Steven Shaw
Lewiston,ME
Summary
Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 39 years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
8th Grade Mathematics Teacher
MSAD#17 Oxford Hills School District
08.1991 - 07.2024
- Enhanced curriculum effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to share best practices and develop new teaching methods.
- Increased parental involvement in students'' education through regular communication, conferences, and events.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners, resulting in increased student engagement and academic growth.
- As Math Department Head, I assisted administration in developing school-wide initiatives focused on improving mathematics proficiency across grades 7 & 8.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing insights from personal experience, offering guidance on lesson planning, classroom management techniques, and strategies for engaging students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, fostering respect, and cultivating a sense of community within the classroom.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular activities such as Math Team, Soccer Coach and Baseball..
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA12.1984
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Teaching
- Algebraic Reasoning
- Number Sense
- Probability and statistics
- Professionalism
Certification
Maine State Certified Teacher ( expires 7/2025 )
Timeline
8th Grade Mathematics Teacher
MSAD#17 Oxford Hills School District
08.1991 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Eastern Nazarene College
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