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Todd Zechman

Nantucket,MA

Summary

Dedicated Teacher offering 28 years of experience in education including over 20 AP courses scored. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating challenging yet comfortable learning environments for students.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Physics and Math Teacher

Nantucket Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
    • Developed, wrote and implemented multiple levels of physics curriculum for students in grade 9 - 12 in a school that was not offering physics.
    • Taught an "extra" course from the mathematics department each year I have been employed.
    • Coach for boys basketball.
    • Served as a mentor teacher for new educators, providing guidance and support to help them navigate their first year in the profession successfully.
    • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.

Math Teacher

Wyomissing Area School District
08.1999 - 06.2022
  • Taught AP statistics, AP calculus AB, AP calculus BC, business calculus, honors calculus, a variety of algebra levels, geometry and pre-calculus
  • Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
  • Led professional development workshops for fellow math teachers on integrating technology into the classroom, enhancing overall department effectiveness.
  • Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
  • Contributed to the school community by serving on various committees related to curriculum development, school improvement initiatives, and fundraising efforts.
  • Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
  • Coached football, boys basketball, girls basketball, and softball
  • Led a variety of academic and athletic clubs and activities.

Math Teacher

Wilson School District
08.1997 - 06.1999
  • Taught 8th and 9th graders various levels of algebra and geometry.
  • Coached and led a variety of clubs and activities.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.

Math and Science Teacher

York Suburban School District
08.1996 - 06.1997
  • Taught a hand selected of 8th grade at risk students in both math and science.
  • Developed and integrated a classroom environment that allowed students access to both subjects by incorporating cross curricular lessons and activities.

Education

Master of Science - Education

Gratz College
Elkins Park, PA

Master of Science - Mathematics And Physics Education

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA

Skills

    • Calculus
    • Physics
    • Pre-Calculus
    • Statistics
    • Curriculum Development
      • Coaching
      • Effective Communication
      • Motivating and Encouraging
      • Apple Certified Teacher

Timeline

Physics and Math Teacher

Nantucket Public Schools
08.2022 - Current

Math Teacher

Wyomissing Area School District
08.1999 - 06.2022

Math Teacher

Wilson School District
08.1997 - 06.1999

Math and Science Teacher

York Suburban School District
08.1996 - 06.1997

Master of Science - Education

Gratz College

Master of Science - Mathematics And Physics Education

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Todd Zechman