TESS Kofroth
Ogden,UT
Summary
"What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child." George Bernard Shaw
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Math Specialist
Ogden School District, Bonneville Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Support teachers, staff assistants, and students through planning and facilitating professional development, developing and revising curriculum, collecting and analyzing data, addressing questions and concerns, and effectively communicating expectations
- Strengthened student understanding of complex concepts through the use of manipulatives, visual aids, and technology resources.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and achievement, providing informative feedback to teachers and students.
6th Grade Math Teacher
Ogden School District
08.2015 - 05.2023
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences - including new ideas and unfamiliar concepts
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Develop schemes of work and lesson plans
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Prepare classroom for class activities
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
- Use relevant technology to support instruction
- Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
- Provide appropriate feedback on work
- Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations
- Prepare required reports on students and activities
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
- Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
- Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
- Clearly communicate necessary information to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
- Keep updated with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
Education
Teacher Licensing - Elementary School Teaching
ABCTE
Washington District Of Columbia, United States06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business
St. Louis University
Baguio City, Philippines03.1988
Skills
- Plan and facilitate professional development
- Write, review, and edit curriculum
- 9 years experience teaching mathematics
- Effectively communicate with stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills
- Solid knowledge of elementary mathematics and Utah Core Standards
- Data analysis, intervention planning, and standard correlation
- Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Professional Development Planning and Facilitating
* Math Discourse
* Backwards Planning and Design
* Data Analysis
- RISE Test Creation, Vetting
* Item writing
* Item review
- Launched and implemented math fluency program
- Supervised team of 2-4 staff members.
- Increased student placement in IReady by 56% by developing and implementing Tier 2 interventions
- Achieved an increase of 17% in Math test scores through effectively helping with tier 1 math instruction and increasing engagement
- Achieving Higher Awardee, 2020
- Collaborated with team of three in the development of 6th grade CIAs
- Successfully organized and hosted STEM fairs and community STEM nights
Certification
Utah Educator License, 2016-present
English as a Second Language Endorsement
Elementary STEM Endorsement
Elementary Mathematics Endorsement (Pending approval)
Google Level 1 Certified
Math Specialist Endorsement (August 2024, pending approval)
EdTech Endorsement (ongoing to May 2025)
Early Elementary Math Coach Institute (ongoing to May 2025)
Affiliations
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- Utah Science Teachers Association
Timeline
Elementary Math Specialist
Ogden School District, Bonneville Elementary
08.2023 - Current
6th Grade Math Teacher
Ogden School District
08.2015 - 05.2023
Teacher Licensing - Elementary School Teaching
ABCTE
Bachelor of Science - Business
St. Louis University
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