Taha Ozgun
Math Teacher
Drexel Hill,PA
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven math educator with 18 years of experience teaching students across elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in delivering differentiated instruction, fostering critical thinking, and using innovative techniques to meet diverse learning needs. Proven track record of helping students achieve measurable growth, with a focus on both in-class performance and national competition success. Experienced in creating engaging math curricula, leading small-group instruction , and mentoring new teachers. Adept at leveraging technology such as i-Ready , Google Classroom , and Khan Academy to enhance learning and assess student progress. Passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment while supporting academic achievement through collaboration with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Math Recovery Teacher
Vision Academy Charter School
East Lansdowne, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered math instruction to approximately 5 0 students in grades 3–5 through both push-in and pull-out support, including small intervention groups (3–5 students) meeting twice weekly for 40 minutes.
- Helped students achieve an average 13% increase in i-Ready Math scores from Beginning-of-Year (BOY) to Middle-of-Year (MOY).
- Supported 70% of small-group students in meeting or exceeding their individual i-Ready growth targets by MOY.
- Implemented lessons using Reveal Math , emphasizing hands-on learning with manipulatives and visual models, especially in topics like fractions and line plots.
- Led the Math Lab class daily to provide structured, skill-based practice using i-Ready, IXL, Prodigy, and Khan Academy , supporting students' independent mastery of key math standards.
- Led the Math Kangaroo Club with 15 participating students and coordinated the school's involvement in the national competition.
- Assisted in the after-school math tutoring program, where over half the students showed growth on classroom assessments.
- Maintained ongoing communication with families of focus students through biweekly updates via Google Classroom, and conferences.
Mathematics Teacher
Stirling Schools
Erbil, Iraq
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Taught math to approximately 12 0 students in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade, including students receiving special education and ELL support.
- Achieved an average 10–12% improvement in unit test scores across the school year through use of targeted mini-lessons and formative checks.
- Created weekly exit tickets and biweekly quizzes to assess learning and adjust instruction as needed.
- Organized monthly family check-ins, with a 90% parent participation rate at report card conferences and academic updates.
- Led a math enrichment group of 6 students , 4 of whom moved from approaching to proficient on their end-of-year assessments.
- Integrated technology (IXL, Smart Board, Google Slides, Active Inspire) into daily instruction to promote engagement and skill-building.
- Participated in data team meetings and contributed to lesson planning aligned with state standards and pacing guides.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
Math Instructor
Kavacik Anafen
Istanbul, Turkey
08.2007 - 05.2015
- Delivered small-group and individualized math instruction to middle school students (grades 5–8) preparing for both school assessments and national high school entrance exams .
- Supported over 40 students per year , using diagnostic assessments and performance data to tailor instruction and monitor progress.
- One of the students under direct instruction ranked 1st in the regional high school entrance exam , earning top honors and media recognition.
- Maintained an average 15–20% improvement in student scores on monthly mock exams, with over 60% of students gaining admission to their top-choice public high schools.
- Designed and administered weekly practice tests to build test-taking strategies, time management skills, and academic confidence.
- Collaborated with families through regular updates and progress reviews, ensuring a strong support system for student achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science Teaching (major), Math Teaching (minor)
Istanbul University
Istanbul, Turkey 09.2002 - 06.2007
Skills
Instructional Differentiation
Certification
PA Test Administrator Training
Timeline
PA Test Administrator Training
01-2025
CPR, First Aid / National CPR Foundation
08-2024
Math Recovery Teacher
Vision Academy Charter School
08.2023 - Current
Certificate of Supervisor / Young Inventors Project Olympiad
05-2022
Blended Learning, Collaborative Learning/ UK Teachers Academy
03-2022
Education and Teaching at K-12 Schools (ICET) / Cambridge University
05-2021
Certificate o Gratitude / IMEC
05-2021
Teaching with Google Classroom, Online Pedagogy, Preparing for Online Course Delivery / North American University
04-2020
Oracy / Cambridge University
03-2020
Leadership / Fatih University
01-2016
Mathematics Teacher
Stirling Schools
08.2015 - 05.2023
Student Coaching and Education Consultancy / Suleyman Demirel University
01-2015
Math Instructor
Kavacik Anafen
08.2007 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Science Teaching (major), Math Teaching (minor)
Istanbul University
09.2002 - 06.2007
Languages
English
Full Professional
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leavePaid time offWork Availability
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morning
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Software
Excel
Word
Canva
Interests
DIY
Chess
Math Puzzles
Watching movies, TV series
Soccer
Music
Quote
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
Thomas Edison
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