John Becker Email & Phone Number

Belle Haven, VA, US

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

-Founded 6th Grade Math at the AMC Campus-Network leading scores on ANet Interim assessments-Network leading growth on ANet Interim assessments-Nominated for DC Teacher of the Year - 2024 and 2025-Nominated for PAEMST Award - 2024-Nominated for Washington Post Agnes Meyer Teacher Award - 2024

Mclean, Virginia, United States

• Created a successful Inquiry Math program based on the Math in Focus curriculum
• Designed and taught a Morning Meeting curriculum for student SEL needs.

Washington, DC

• Created and taught a virtual curriculum during the pandemic 2020-2021 schoolyear where students outperformed their in-person scores from previous years on standardized tests.
• Motivated students to demonstrate math mastery - From 2016 – 2020, 83% of students scored a 4 or 5 on the PARCC Assessment and 100% earned a 3, 4, or 5 - the highest percentages for 6th graders in Washington, DC.
• Engaged students in the “Love of Reading” reading program to improve student reading growth.
• Created and presented social skills lessons in a character education program.

Washington, DC

• Led the 6th grade team to successfully instill positive classroom culture and maximize classroom learning through targeted initiatives based on data.

Washington, DC

• Inspired students to demonstrate math growth - From 2009 - 2015, DC-CAS Assessment scores steadily rose from 81% to 94% Proficient, among the highest in the city.
• Crafted a data-driven Advisory curriculum that allowed incoming 4th graders to improve attendance, decrease disciplinary infractions, and increase time-on-task in class
• Awards: Fishman Prize National Semifinalist -2015 and 2013; Fishman Prize National Honor Roll - 2012, Selected by DC Prep to be featured on the air with President Obama during his speech on No Child Left Behind and was.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Created and implemented an inquiry-based science program.
• Created and taught a gifted and talented program that addressed 4th grade math advanced student needs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

· Categorized and recommended children's books for www.zoobean.com so parents can find high-quality books that meet very specific search criteria.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

· Created standards-based lesson plans, activities and assessments for www.moneyisland.com, which impact the financial literacy of thousands of middle school students nationwide.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

· Created video lessons for www.learnzillion.com, which influence the quality of Common Core math instruction and classroom results of thousands of students across the US.

Greater St. Louis Area

· Created 4th- 6th grade math curriculum highlighting Singapore Math and Montessori Math that allowed students to go from the 2nd Stanine to the 8th Stanine on average on the CTB-4 ERB test.Awards: 6th grade Parent and Student Award for excellence in education; Mentioned in the majority of 6th grade graduation speeches as a role model.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

· Motivated math students to make huge DC-CAS test gains using a teacher created curriculum. In 2007, 7th Grade students rose from 40% Proficient to 91% Proficient. - Founded and coached a debate team as part of the first DC middle school debate league. Our team won the City Championship in 2006 and 2007 and competed at the National Middle School.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

· Inspired science students to master standards using an inquiry-based curriculum. In 2006, 6th and 7th grade students showed 92% mastery on a teacher-generated assessment.· Founded and coached a debate team as part of the first DC middle school debate league. Our team won the City Championship in 2006 and 2007 and competed at the National Middle School.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

· Achieved one grade level or more of assessed growth in reading and math with 2003-4 and 2004-5 classes · Accelerated teaching expertise through participation in highly-selective Teach for America corps· Lead 4th grade team to exceed Title I AYP goals set by NCLB for 2003-4 and 2004-5 school years· Conceptualized and administered TechFest early-morning.

Agua Prieta, Mexico

Woodland Park, CO

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Freeport, IL

Master Of Arts (Ma), Teaching

4.00 GPA -Gained proficiency in all areas of Elementary Education -Completed an extensive project in Critical Literacy between graduate.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering

3.76 GPA, Dean's List every semester, 5 Scholarships earned to finance education -Created a wheelchair modification for a student.