Thomas A. Stidham
Summary
An educational writer who strives to create content that is clear, interesting, aesthetically pleasing, and appropriately challenging and maintains these standards when reviewing content as well.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assessment Content Specialist - Mathematics
Imagine Learning
2010.10 - 2022.12
- Designed, evaluated, and managed mathematics assessment content for grades K-12.
- Created illustrations for assessment and instructional content to enhance clarity and interest.
- Aligned assessment libraries to changing and newly emerging academic standards.
- Constructed and assisted in construction of exams delivered statewide and nationwide.
- Developed tests to gauge ACT readiness based on released material.
- Reviewed Spanish translations of assessment items to ensure preservation of meaning and that translations did not introduce new problems.
- Communicated indirectly with clients regarding questions on assessment material.
- Developed storyline for marketing video emphasizing company's focus on assessing understanding as well as computational proficiency.
Mathematics Instructor
Central Arizona College
2009.09 - 2010.05
- Planned and facilitated math learning experiences for students enrolled in course on environment-friendly construction methods as part of college's IBEST program (Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training).
- Designed lessons and materials to enhance fundamental math skills within construction industry contexts.
- Assisted students in college's GED program.
- Wrote college's second IBEST grant, describing program's implementation and documenting students' progress toward vocational goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Whittier College
Whittier, CA05.1996
Skills
- Writing/Editing
- Evaluating AI Math Solutions
- Illustrating (primarily with Adobe Fireworks)
- Managing Content Libraries (within various online interfaces)
- Experience with Learnosity Authoring Platform
- 12+ Years of Classroom Experience
- Increasing Proficiency in Spanish
- Content/Course Alignment
- Proofreading Educational Math Material
- Managing Teachers Pay Teachers Content
Accomplishments
- Wrote nearly 7,000 math assessment items, including some animated content.
- Wrote published tasks for Illustrative Mathematics to provide guidance on Common Core standards for students and educators nationwide.
Timeline
Assessment Content Specialist - Mathematics
Imagine Learning
2010.10 - 2022.12
Mathematics Instructor
Central Arizona College
2009.09 - 2010.05
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Whittier College
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