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Salisbury, North Carolina

Taught 8th grade mathematics and science. Provided accurate assessments of student learning abilities, designed and implemented standards-based and developmentally appropriate instruction to meet individual student needs. Planned cooperatively with colleagues in order to administer common assessments and utilize data to drive instruction. Incorporated both heterogeneous and homogeneous groupings based on abilities to allow for differentiated instruction and communication in cooperative group work which encouraged tolerance of different viewpoints and acceptance of other’s ideas. Integrated technology into instruction in order to ‘level the playing field’ to generate participation from students with low background knowledge or who hadn’t been successful in the past. Focused students’ attentions on content through clear directions and ensured that students were actively engaged with classroom activities by monitoring both individual and group work.

High Point, North Carolina

Taught students 8th grade mathematics, Algebra I, Geometry and/or Science. Utilized positive interactions with students and their guardians to develop a rapport by gaining their respect and trust to ensure a positive learning environment. Coordinated, composed and implemented lesson plans that used diverse teaching strategies to address individual students’ abilities and learning styles. Taught students how to assimilate prior knowledge and basic skills to solve multi-step application problems. Encouraged lower level students to explore abstract mathematical concepts by using the TI-84 graphing calculator as a tool and not a crutch. Trained colleagues on the benefits of calculator uses beyond basic operations and how they allow for easy transitions between algebraic, tabular and graphical representations of data.

Master'S Degree, Master Of Education

Bachelor'S Degree, Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education And Teaching