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Plan and implement rigorous and engaging lessons for Geometry, Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus classes while utilizing the district mandated curriculum, which is aligned to the Common Core State Standards; Modify process, product and/or content to meet the diverse needs of learners including Special Education students, English Language Learners, and Advanced students; Participate in "Project Teach" to implement a standards-based grading system in classes to promote student mastery of the content necessary to be successful in future math courses; Implement a blended classroom model to meet the unique needs of students of varying levels in a Survey of Algebra 1 class by utilizing online tools such as Khan Academy, eduCanon, and GradeCam; Collaborate with a team of 5 other Geometry teachers to create lesson plans, develop course materials, and share best practices; Participate in content area data team meetings to analyze student data on end of topic assessments, NWEA MAP tests, and interim assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses, develop strategies to address gaps in understanding, and modify future instruction

Baltimore, Md

Plan and implement rigorous and engaging lessons for Geometry classes while utilizing the district mandated Agile Mind curriculum, which is aligned to the Common Core State Standards; Modify process, product and/or content to meet the diverse needs of learners including Special Education students, English Language Learners, and Advanced students; Participate in "Project Teach" to implement a standards-based grading system in classes to promote student mastery of the content necessary to be successful in future math courses; Implement a blended classroom model to meet the unique needs of students of varying levels in a Survey of Algebra 1 class by utilizing online tools such as Khan Academy, eduCanon, and GradeCam; Collaborate with a team of 5 other Geometry teachers to create lesson plans, develop course materials, and share best practices; Participate in content area data team meetings to analyze student data on end of topic assessments, NWEA MAP tests, and interim assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses, develop strategies to address gaps in understanding, and modify future instruction

Hartford, Ct

Manage winter and spring sports operations including practice schedules, game schedules, buses, equipment orders and worker payments; Work in partnership with coaches and principal to create sports programs that build character, athletic skills, and sportsmanship qualities in student athletes; Establish guidelines for participation in sports at Weaver High School; Collaborate with other athletic directors to execute sporting events and promote sportsmanship to our teams

Hartford, Ct

Plan and implement engaging and effective daily lessons for 9th-12th grade Algebra and Geometry classes at an urban school attended primarily by low-income students; Utilize differentiation and integrate technology daily to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners including Advanced students, Special Education students, and English Language Learners; Participate in weekly grade level and content area data team meetings to promote student achievement; Developed Connecticut Academic Proficiency Test (CAPT) preparation course to familiarize students with standardized tests, decrease math and test anxiety, and allow students to enhance foundational math topics; Collaborated with tenth grade team to develop and execute an interdisciplinary project related to food borne illness; Administer standardized assessments including the PSAT, CAPT, and NWEA MAP computer adaptive testsSummer Bridge Teacher: Developed and executed a four week summer math curriculum for incoming ninth graders to enhance their basic math skills and prepare them for success in Algebra I; Worked with teachers from the English and Culinary departments to create interdisciplinary learning experiences that excited students about their upcoming high school experience; Crafted a basic advisory curriculum for the program in which students developed leadership, goal-setting, and time-management skills to set them up for success in a high school setting

Selected from approximately 45,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of outstanding leaders who commit two years to teach in public schools. Participated in intensive training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. Taught in a summer school program run by Teach For America for students in New York City under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers. Engaged in a full schedule of professional development activities including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and ‘learning teams’ specific to my teaching license area.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Curriculum And Instruction

Concentration: Teaching English Language Learners & Social Justice

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Mathematics, 3.936

Activities and Societies: Women's Varsity Track and Field Phi Beta Kappa Phi Kappa Phi Elon Ambassadors Graduated summa cum laude.