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Tiffany Surles
Richlands,NC
Summary
Dynamic Mathematics Instructor with a 22-year proven track record with multiple North Carolina Public Schools and Community Colleges, skilled in curriculum design and student progress assessment. Expert in classroom technology integration, fostering critical thinking and collaboration among diverse learners, committed to enhancing student success through effective communication and tailored instructional strategies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Instructor
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
08.2003 - Current
- Develop, update, and post mathematics course syllabi and learning sequence in accordance with program and division policies.
- Establish and communicate meaningful student learning outcomes for mathematics courses and programs.
- Facilitate engaging and challenging mathematics lessons tailored to diverse learning styles, designed to promote academic excellence, foster student success and maximize documented student learning.
- Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate mathematics to students, modifying instructional methods to meet diverse student learning needs.
- Employ available instructional technology to ensure student mathematical competency in classroom, hybrid and virtual learning environments.
- Incorporate core curriculum competencies consistently.
- Encourage development and strengthening of student communication and higher-order/critical thinking skills via appropriate assignments.
- Provide ADA-compliant learning material and other accommodations to students with proper documentation of academic and/or behavioral modifications to maximize learning, demonstrating sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
- Develop, explain, and consistently implement fair student progress monitoring measures to ensure successful learning outcomes.
- Evaluate student performance consistently and fairly using varied formative and summative assessment strategies, returning student work promptly and providing timely student feedback to promote maximum learning.
- Maintain accurate student progress records and submit final grades according to established deadlines, protecting student information confidentiality.
- Respond professionally and in a timely manner to all college, division, program administrator, and student information requests.
- Conference with students as scheduled and when available to address individual questions/concerns.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge and understanding of adult learning theory and college educational philosophy, applying principles to collect and analyze student data for the purposes of teaching and encouraging learning-centered values, ensuring student success.
- Design learning opportunities that not only teach mathematics, but also promote life skills development and acknowledges, draws upon and are enriched by student diversity.
- Exemplify commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, establishing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders.
- Create and maintain a positive learning environment in which all stakeholders desire to engage.
- Pursue and actively participate and excel in continuous professional development.
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor
Robeson Community College
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Develop and implement engaging classroom, hybrid and virtual mathematics lessons to enhance student understanding.
- Facilitate interactive classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Assess student performance through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster improvement.
- Utilize educational technology tools to create a dynamic learning environment that supports diverse learning styles.
- Mentor students in academic challenges, resulting in improved confidence and performance in mathematics.
- Collaborate with faculty members to align curriculum with departmental standards and educational goals.
- Analyze student data to identify trends, driving targeted interventions for underperforming individuals or groups.
- Organize, prepare, and revise mathematics course material and apply technological options for online and course-related software.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching skills.
- Promote collaboration within the classroom by implementing group projects that require teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Communicate regularly with full-time faculty members regarding student concerns or issues related to course content and delivery, creating and maintaining interpersonal relationships vital to student success.
- Evaluate student progress in attaining educational goals and objectives through varied, formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback.
- Advise students on appropriate courses based on their academic backgrounds and future goals, guiding them towards successful degree completion paths.
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor
James Sprunt Community College
01.2002 - 07.2003
- Develop and implement engaging lessons to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Facilitate interactive classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Assess student performance through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster improvement.
- Utilize educational technology tools to create a dynamic learning environment that supports diverse learning styles.
- Collaborate with faculty members to align curriculum with departmental standards and educational goals.
- Engage students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Collaborate with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor
Coastal Carolina Community College
08.2001 - 01.2002
- Develop and implement engaging classroom and hybrid lesson plans to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Facilitate interactive classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Assess student performance through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback to foster improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education
Concordia University
PortlandMBA - Business Administration
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCMiddle Grades Mathematics Teaching License - Teaching Mathematics
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NCHigh School Diploma -
East Duplin High School
Beulaville, NCMaster of Arts - Mathematics
Aurora University
Aurora, IL06-2017
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum/Instructional Design and Development
- Classroom Technology Integration
- Student Progress Assessment
- Pedagogical Expertise and Strong Analytical Skills
- Learning Management System (Blackboard & Moodle)
- Collaborative Learning
- Classroom, hybrid and virtual instruction expert
- Performance Evaluation including formative/summative assessment
- Data Analysis
- Student Mentoring
- Effective Communication and Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Teacher Effectiveness Rating of "Meets and Exceeds Expectations" each year for 22+ years
- Collegiate Instructor Rating of 4.5 out of 5.0 stars
- Serve as Grade 7 Department Chair
- Serve as Response to Intervention (RTI) team chair
- 95% student end-of-grade (EOG) pass rate for 18 years
Certification
- Middle Grades (6-9) Mathematics License - Since 2005
Timeline
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor
Robeson Community College
08.2017 - 06.2021
Math Instructor
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
08.2003 - Current
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor
James Sprunt Community College
01.2002 - 07.2003
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor
Coastal Carolina Community College
08.2001 - 01.2002
Master of Arts - Mathematics Education
Concordia University
MBA - Business Administration
East Carolina University
Middle Grades Mathematics Teaching License - Teaching Mathematics
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
High School Diploma -
East Duplin High School
Master of Arts - Mathematics
Aurora University
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Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Flexible
Desired Job Title
Math TeacherMath InstructorFull-Time Math TeacherFull-Time Math InstructorWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridOpen to relocation: No
Salary Range
$59270/yr - $200000/yrImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave4-day work weekStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing401k matchAffiliations
- North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI)
- Duplin County Schools (DCS)
- Clinton City Schools (CCS)
- Franklin County Schools (FCS)
- Public Schools of Robeson County (PSRC)
- Onslow County Schools (OCS)
- James Sprunt Community College (JSCC)
- Coastal Carolina Community College (CCCC)
- Robeson Community College (RCC)
Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Software
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
Mathematics
Education
Adult Learning Theory
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Classroom Management
Technology Integration
Online Education
Outdoor Activities
Reading
Art
Vocal Performance
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