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Los Altos, California, United States

Santa Clara, California

Developed a differentiated curriculum based on Common Core Standards for students taking Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra 2 Honors. Organized lunch-time meetings to further assist both under performing and students seeking greater challenges.

San Mateo, California

Collaborated with math team to design project-based curriculum to develop students' problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills. Advised and monitored students' progress on independent research projects. As an adviser I guided students to become socially aware through social-emotional curriculum.

San Jose, California

Collaborated with network-wide math team to design curriculum and benchmarks aligned to the Common Core Standards, analyzed assessment data to inform instructional planning, and designed supports for struggling students. Mentored advisory students to support their academic achievement, development of college-readiness skills, and success through the college application process. Organized daily lunchtime game sessions as well as hosted a mid-year gaming tournament to build school community.

Atherton, Use

Designed and taught Algebra Readiness, Algebra II, and Statistics. Collaborated with Algebra II team to develop a standards based curriculum implemented campus wide.

Taught mathematics in a WASC accredited private boarding school targeting native born Taiwanese students. Taught Geometry, Algebra II, Precalculus, and SAT preparedness. Taught chess fundamentals and strategy as well as organizing school tournaments. Coordinated students and faculty in various sports and activities during boarding house competitions.