High School Mathematics Teacher
Tabitha Killion
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy
Germantown,MD
15
Years of experience
1
Certification
1
Language
Dedicated high school educator with experience as AICE Program Coordinator and Exams Officer, having developed an AICE Program from inception. Skilled in implementing research-based instructional methods to improve academic performance in grades 6-12 Mathematics. Focused on fostering student success through collaboration, technology integration, and strategic planning.
Work History
AICE Coordinator/Exams Officer & Mathematics Educator
8 Years- Program Coordinator & Exams Officer
- Developed and implemented AICE program at school, enhancing curriculum offerings since August 2018
- Executed responsibilities as described
- Taught AICE Thinking Skills, focusing on critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving
- Critical thinking, reasoning, evidence & arguments
- Analyzed challenges and developed solutions
Mathematics Educator
14 Years- Facilitated AICE Thinking Skills curriculum, enhancing students' critical thinking and reasoning abilities.
- Developed lessons focused on critical thinking, reasoning, and constructing evidence-based arguments.
- Developed solutions to complex issues
- Probability & Statistics
- Algebra 2
- Geometry
- Algebra 1
- Liberal Arts Math
- Educator – AICE Thinking Skills
- Critical thinking, reasoning, evidence & arguments
- Utilized data-driven assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum effectiveness and foster a supportive learning environment.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching practices and technology integration.
- Mentored new educators in classroom management techniques and effective teaching methodologies.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas for improvement and drive academic success initiatives.
- Advocated for inclusive education practices, ensuring equitable access to mathematical resources for all learners.
- Established clear expectations for student behavior, fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating.
TSA – AICE Program Coordinator/Exams Officer & Math Coach
1 Year- Program Coordinator
- Facilitated student recruitment initiatives to attract potential candidates
- Team leader for AICE teachers
- Monitored student progression towards AICE diploma, providing guidance to ensure timely completion
- Program development – addition of AICE courses & student progression pathways
- Distribution of data – students’ results, data analysis, teachers’ pass rates, etc.
- Register students for yearly final exams and retake exams
- Apply for AICE diplomas, IEP/504 accommodations
- Oversaw duties as exams officer, ensuring compliance with testing regulations
- Secure, sort and ship exams to Cambridge
- Oversee test administration
- Train test proctors (invigilators)
- Collaborate with other test coordinators to schedule exams
- Student recruitment
- Family communication liaison
- Math Coach
- Acted as math coach, guiding teachers in effective instructional strategies
- Collaborated with Algebra 1 teachers to develop and implement lesson plans, enhancing student engagement and understanding
- Collection & creation of resources for teachers to streamline the teaching/learning process
Education
Educator Preparation Institute - Teaching
Educator Preparation Institute
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Skills
Algebraic concepts
Geometry
Precalculus
High school math
Mathematical reasoning
One-on-one tutoring
Lesson development
SAT preparation
Student record management
Time management
Learning style adaptation
Motivation techniques
Affiliations
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- Association for Women in Mathematics
- Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators
Certification
Professional Certificate: Mathematics Grades 6 – 12 #932180 Expires: June 30, 2027
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
TSA – AICE Program Coordinator/Exams Officer & Math Coach
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
AICE Coordinator/Exams Officer & Mathematics Educator
Fort Pierce Westwood Academy
01.2015 - 01.2023Read More
Mathematics Educator
St. Lucie County Public Schools
01.2009 - 01.2023Read More
Indian River State College
Educator Preparation Institute
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Indian River State College
Educator Preparation Institute from Teaching
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University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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Indian River State College
Associate of Arts from General Studies
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Additional Professional Duties/Positions
- National Honor Society Adviser 2014 – current
- Clinical Education Mentor 2011 - current
- First Year Teacher Mentor 2011 - current
- MSAP Grant: Recruitment Team Member 2018 - 2020
- Mathematics Department Chair 2016 – 2018
- CFAC Grant – Test Item Writer & Specs Auditor 2014
- CPALMS Teacher Affiliate 2010 – 2014
- Unpack common core mathematics standards
- Grades/standards alignment & progression
- Resource creation
- Resource specs auditor