Trenton C.J. Yoder
Jay County HIgh School
Muncie,IN
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Dual Credit Mathematics Instructor with a Professional Educator’s License and experience teaching 4+ math courses per year, including algebra 2, precalculus, trigonometry, and calculus across 4 dual credit sections per year to 40+ students earning college credit and 3-4 regular high school setions for 70+ students. Aligns classroom instruction with college expectations, supports academic readiness, and adapts lessons for mixed readiness levels. Also brings collegiate teaching experience in College Algebra and Calculus I and II.
Work History
Adjunct Professor
2 Years 4 Months- Grade multiple assessments weekly with consistent criteria to support timely feedback in college math courses.
- Track 20 student submissions weekly to monitor progress and keep asynchronous courses on pace.
- Deliver asynchronous instruction for College Algebra, Calculus I, and Calculus II with clear explanations and structured pacing.
- Design lesson plans, assessments, and aligned course materials that reinforce standards and support dual credit expectations.
- Communicate with students and parents to clarify expectations, answer questions, and support engagement throughout the term.
High School Math Teacher
15 Years 2 Months- Review 4-5 assessments weekly to monitor progress and adjust pacing.
- Teach 5 math sections weekly across Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and AP Calculus.
- Deliver Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus instruction across rotating semesters.
- Develop curriculum and lesson plans for dual credit courses.
- Apply differentiated instruction, classroom management, and student engagement strategies to support varied learners.
Student Teacher:
3 Months- Developed supplemental materials to reinforce Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus instruction.
- Adapted instructional approaches to support varied learning needs during advanced math lessons.
- Built stronger teacher-student relationships through consistent support and clear communication in the classroom.
Program Assistant
1 Year 2 Months- Guided freshmen and transfer students through class selection and major options to support confident enrollment decisions.
- Provided clear, professional communication to families to address concerns and improve the orientation experience.
- Helped coordinate day-of orientation activities and kept participants informed throughout the program.
Undergraduate Intern for the Mathematics Department
1 Year 9 Months- Explained Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry concepts in clear, student-friendly language to strengthen comprehension.
- Reinforced probability and algebra fundamentals through guided practice and step-by-step problem solving.
- Applied lesson planning and assessment design to tailor support to individual student needs.
Education
Master of Science - Mathematics Education
- Graduation: April 2022
- Cumulative GPA: 4.0
- GPA: 4.0
Certificate - Graduate Mathematics
Completed: April 2021
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Mathematics Education
- Graduation: May 2011
- Cumulative GPA: 3.870
- GPA: 4.0
Skills
Curriculum development
Lesson planning
Assessment design
Standards alignment
Mathematics instruction
Dual credit instruction
Advanced placement instruction
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Student engagement
Parent communication
Instructional coaching
Affiliations
National Honor Society
Certification
Professional Educator’s License
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
IvyOnline
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
High School Math Teacher
Jay County HIgh School
08.2011 - CurrentRead More
Student Teacher:
Westview Junior-Senior High School
01.2011 - 04.2011Read More
Program Assistant
New Student Orientation
05.2009 - 07.2010Read More
Undergraduate Intern for the Mathematics Department
Math Learning Center, Math Department, Indiana University
08.2008 - 05.2010Read More
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science from Secondary Mathematics Education
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Indiana Wesleyan University
Certificate from Graduate Mathematics
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Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Science from Mathematics Education
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Honors and Awards
- Scholarships, The William and Marcia Fox Scholarship (2009), Selected by the School of Education at Indiana University, The Seth J Boyd Scholarship (2010), Selected by the School of Education at Indiana University
Publications
- Co-Author
- Yoder, T. C. J., A. C. Casserly, N. W. Wells, C. M. Allard, K.T. Esther, S. L. Becht, S. D. Spencer (2008)
- Classroom experiments using a skull and photograph for eliminating possible missing persons.
- Abstracts of the Midwest Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology Association Annual Meeting, pp.11-12, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI