Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over18 years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade Math Teacher
Circle Cross STEM Academy
10.2023 - Current
Increased student understanding by incorporating real-world examples in lessons.
Provided individualized support and targeted instruction for struggling students, resulting in improved performance and increased confidence.
Utilized diverse teaching strategies to accommodate varied learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities for success.
Led SEL Community Building in Homeroom class daily
Community Building in the classroom to improve student relations and teacher-student connections to ensure a safe and motivating environment.
Math Instructional Specialist
Three Hierarchs Academy
06.2021 - 06.2023
Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
Designed and lead PLC
Co-Taught and Provided Push in Support as needed
Assisted Teachers in overcoming classroom behavior challenges and provided opportunities for student engagement
Assisted Teachers in an Individualized approach
Created a program overview for K-8 Math
Middle School Math Teacher
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
01.2013 - 06.2021
Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
Created and Coordinated Math Study
Developed Math Module Curriculum with establishing Student learning goals from the Mathematics Framework and Embedding Mathematics Teaching Standard Practices in the Lesson Design
Collaborated with School Psychologist for Social Emotional Student Development strategies
Created and Lead a Summer Intervention Math Program
Taught online using Canvas
Middle School Math Teacher
Santa Fe Middle School
11.2005 - 06.2009
Modeled core values of school on daily basis in interactions with students, families, administrators and fellow teachers.
Delivered direct instruction math lessons while facilitating student critical and analytical thinking skills
Designed and implemented an individualized math intervention program
Designed and implemented math fluency games and tasks
Teacher Assistanct
La Canada Preparatory School
09.2005 - 11.2005
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Math Teacher
Pasadena Towne And Country School
09.2004 - 06.2005
Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
Summer School Teacher 4th Grade
Foothill Christian School
06.2004 - 08.2004
Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Math Teacher
Brain Power Institute
11.2003 - 08.2004
Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
Worked with students one on one and/or small group instruction
Taught students K-12
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Foothill Christian School
09.2003 - 06.2004
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Math Tutor
Citrus College
09.2002 - 06.2003
Tutored students at college level math
Education
Masters In Education - Specialization in Teaching Mathematics K-8
National University
La Jolla, CA
06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Mathematics
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC Canada
06.2006
Skills
Interactive Learning
Student Motivation
Peer Tutoring
Instructional Strategies
Mathematical reasoning
Real-World Applications
Progress Monitoring
Effective Communication
Timeline
8th Grade Math Teacher
Circle Cross STEM Academy
10.2023 - Current
Math Instructional Specialist
Three Hierarchs Academy
06.2021 - 06.2023
Middle School Math Teacher
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
01.2013 - 06.2021
Middle School Math Teacher
Santa Fe Middle School
11.2005 - 06.2009
Teacher Assistanct
La Canada Preparatory School
09.2005 - 11.2005
Math Teacher
Pasadena Towne And Country School
09.2004 - 06.2005
Summer School Teacher 4th Grade
Foothill Christian School
06.2004 - 08.2004
Math Teacher
Brain Power Institute
11.2003 - 08.2004
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Foothill Christian School
09.2003 - 06.2004
Math Tutor
Citrus College
09.2002 - 06.2003
Masters In Education - Specialization in Teaching Mathematics K-8
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Mathematics
Thompson Rivers University
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