Rodofo V. Palmones Jr
Summary
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Experienced Middle School PreAlgebra, Geometry and Algebra 1 Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 17 years in classroom environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PreAlgebra, Honors Geometry, and Honors Algebra 1
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to solve complex algebraic problems independently.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues for a supportive learning environment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in Algebra 1, and Geometry education, applying new strategies for continuous improvement.
- Tracked student progress through ongoing assessment and data analysis, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal growth.
Pre-Algebra
Adams Middle School
01.2023 - Current
- Utilized data-driven assessments to evaluate student understanding, adapting instruction as needed for maximum success.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication about student progress, behavior, and areas for improvement.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and in-class discussions.
- Designed formative assessments to monitor student growth, allowing for timely adjustments in instructional approaches when necessary.
- Supported struggling learners with targeted interventions, leading to improved academic outcomes.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Math Teacher, Grade 10
Colegio Interamericano
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Designed assessments to gauge student comprehension and inform teaching strategies.
- Guided students through algebraic concepts to promote understanding and application.
- Encouraged a collaborative learning environment, boosting student participation.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons to make math relatable.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for effective math instruction.
ESL, Mixed Grades
United Languages
01.2016 - 01.2017
Math/Physics Teacher, Grades 7-11
Instituto Terranova
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assessed student progress regularly to inform instructional decisions and improve outcomes.
- Incorporated cross-curricular connections into physics lessons, fostering interdisciplinary understanding among students while reinforcing key concepts from multiple subjects areas.
Math/ESL Teacher, Grade 8-12
Villa de Los Niños Guadajara
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Developed curriculum to enhance language proficiency.
- Taught grammar and vocabulary, aiding in language acquisition.
- Enhanced classroom experience with diverse instructional strategies.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
Math Teacher, Grade 8-11
The Sisters of Mary School
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Increased student confidence in math, providing individualized support.
- Created assessments to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Organized math clubs and competitions to encourage extracurricular engagement.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress to inform future instruction.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Fostered a growth mindset, inspiring students to persist through challenges.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Mentored and supported struggling students through targeted one-on-one tutoring sessions, leading to increased confidence and success in mathematics.
Education
M.A - Educational Management
National University
01.2023
B.S. - Secondary Education
Ligao Communty College
01.2006
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Teaching strategies
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Student motivation
- Feedback implementation
- Data-driven decision making
- Progress monitoring
- IEP support
- Mathematical modeling
- Creative lesson planning
Certification
- Philippine Regulations Commission, 2006, Board Rating: 80.20%
- AP Calculus AB, 2022, Rice University, Texas, USA
- Level 2 Professional 6-12 Secondary, 2023, New Mexico
Accomplishments
- Experience teaching integrated math, pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry.
- Assessed students' abilities and selected appropriate teaching strategies for their individual developmental levels; provided one-on-one, large, and small group instruction.
- Analyzed student data with the purpose of providing appropriate instruction using various instructional strategies to meet student needs.
- Ensured that students' progress is directed towards objectives and expectations.
- Consistently maintained excellent relations with students, parents, faculty, and administrators.
- Incorporated use of technology into classroom instruction to differentiate instruction.
- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellence.
- Provided weekly tutoring support to students needing extra help.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops.
Personal Information
Title: Mathematics Teacher
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
PreAlgebra, Honors Geometry, and Honors Algebra 1
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2024 - 05.2025
Pre-Algebra
Adams Middle School
01.2023 - Current
Math Teacher, Grade 10
Colegio Interamericano
01.2018 - 01.2023
ESL, Mixed Grades
United Languages
01.2016 - 01.2017
Math/Physics Teacher, Grades 7-11
Instituto Terranova
01.2015 - 01.2016
Math/ESL Teacher, Grade 8-12
Villa de Los Niños Guadajara
01.2009 - 01.2015
Math Teacher, Grade 8-11
The Sisters of Mary School
01.2006 - 01.2009
B.S. - Secondary Education
Ligao Communty College
M.A - Educational Management
National University
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