Andrew Schaefer Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Average 145% student standards-based math growth through rigorous data-driven instruction• Implement Delta Math, Polypad, MATLAB, Mathigon and i-ready technology-based platforms to facilitate dynamic explorations of mathematical concepts through technology• Adapt and modify curriculum to accommodate and differentiate lessons for 90+% English language learners from diverse language levels and backgrounds • Facilitate and led preventative and restorative classroom management best practices professional development for school staff

Chicago, Illinois

• Adapt and facilitate personalized, technology-based curriculum to meet diverse needs of all students in an engaging and culturally responsive manner• Deliver differentiated data-based instruction informed by weekly vertical data teams meetings based on ANet, NWEA and curriculum data• Co-lead weekly BARR meetings aimed at implementing an asset-based approach to better serve high-needs students with trauma-informed practices• Foster positive classroom culture by executing classroom management routines and procedures• Serve on Chicago Collegiate Hiring Team aimed at recruiting top talent• Writer, recorder and producer of network-wide NWEA and PSAT test prep videos andcontent-based songs

Boston, Massachusetts

* Co-facilitated week-long onboarding process for new hires*Designed and led review sessions for new hire onboarding assessments*Created job aids for departmental trainings*Developed curriculum for managerial soft skills training

Denver, Colorado

*Collaborated with grade-level and vertical teams to provide differentiated and data-driven instruction tailored to individual student needs*Achieved 86% objective-based student growth in math through individually designed and facilitated progress monitoring and goal-setting meetings *Recorded 81% of students growing one grade level or more on DRA2 Reading Benchmark Assessment over a three year period as a licensed teacher*Facilitated conflict resolution meetings leading to 94% resolution rate*Analyzed student performance data to accommodate for changes to learning plan; lead individualized approach to developmental needs*Co-founded and coached Swansea Stallions basketball team*Founding member of the Swansea Health Committee aimed at improving health and wellness throughout the Swansea community

Denver, Co

-Participated in a year-long residency in a Denver Public Schools classroom -Recorded 95% student improvement of at least one level in reading, writing and math on district benchmark tests-Designed curriculum and facilitated special-interest workshop courses-Collaborated with a lead teacher to provide differentiated and data driven instruction, progress monitored students’ achievement towards SMART goals, and designed Student Growth Objectives-Founded, designed and ran Montclair Sprints after-school track club

-Taught, mentored and supervised first and second grade students with mild learning disabilities in after school academic clubs

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Curriculum And Instruction

Activities and Societies: Morgridge College of Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History, Geography