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Lambertville, New Jersey, United States

Newark Vocational High School, 301 W Kinney St, Newark, NJ 07103

• Coordinated high-impact tutoring program leveraging development of distributed, template-based data reporting tool with automated, research-quality statistical analysis used to predict and track student growth while.

Newark Vocational High School, 301 W Kinney St, Newark, NJ 07103

• Voted Teacher of the Year 2021-2022.
• NWEA Algebra 1 MAP Growth RIT Scores in Algebra 1 and Pre-AP Algebra 1 increased significantly between Fall 2022 (M = 219.28, SD = 16.37) and Spring 2023 (M = 229.51, SD = 14.69), t(70) = 9.41, p <.001***, d = 1.117.
• Maintained a positive, disciplined environment encouraging student responsibility, accountability and parental involvement through multi-modal communication, social-emotional learning initiatives, and restorative.
• Researched, propose, and implement data-driven department and academy goals for improving student achievement.
• Facilitated multi-curricular Project Based Learning (PBL) opportunities that relate mathematical topics to key concepts in Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, and Career & Technical Education.
• Led professional development for teachers and administrators on data analysis and hypothesis testing in the classroom for improved student outcomes.

Central High School, Newark, NJ 07108

• Instructed and developed curriculum in AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Geometry, and Honors Algebra 1 for grades 9-12.
• Coached AP Calculus Math Olympics team and Moody’s Mega Math Challenge team.
• Received scholarships for APSI training to instruct AP Calculus and AP Computer Science Principles.
• Collaborated with NASA Langley Research Center to organize site visits for Pre-Engineering Academy students.

ESC School At West Amwell, Lambertville, NJ 08530

• Taught Accelerated Algebra 1 Program, so that students could exceed state curricular standards.
• Differentiated the learning environment by correlating hands-on lessons with individual student strengths.

Hunterdon Central Regional High School, Flemington, NJ 08822

• Taught Algebra I, Algebra II, Discrete Math, and SAT Math to grades 9-12.
• Built Understanding by Design (UbD) format curriculum guides and unit plans according to the CCSS for Mathematics with a focus on integrating calculator, Internet, and tablet technology in the classroom.
• Collaborated to design the high school’s first math course available entirely online.
• Established and served as Faculty Advisor for the Hunterdon Central Gamers League video game club.
• Provided home instruction to students with special needs.