MATH EDUCATOR, ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST, AND TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION CONSULTANT
…dedicated to using best practices to guide students to success
Innovative Mathematics Educator, Instructional Leader, and National Board Certified Teacher (AYA/Math) with a Master’s Degree coupled with 20 years of experience that includes 12 years teaching AP Calculus AB, increasing program effectiveness, supporting educators, supporting technology integration, and developing state-level assessments.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Enthusiastic, creative, and passionate educator, committed to improving instruction and increasing success for all students in both face-to-face and virtual environments
- Specializations include National Board Certification in AYA/Math, a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, and application of Common Core State Standards
- Research-based Instructional Practices that provide a balanced blend of motivational and targeted instruction methodologies including UBD and Marzano’s work to support student learning and increase student achievement
- Assessment practices which integrate regular formative and summative assessment practices to inform instruction and support student learning
- Instructional Leadership and Collaboration which has improved classroom instruction and student learning within schools, districts, WA State, and the education profession at large
- Experienced presenter and trainer who utilizes educational technology to increase student achievement and support teacher success
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- K-12 Math Curriculum Specialist, Northshore School District, Bothell, WA. August 2016 – present
- Secondary Math Instructional Specialist, Northshore School District, Bothell, WA. August 2013 – August 2016
- Mathematics Instructor, Maryknoll High School, Honolulu, HI. August 2012 – June 2013
- Mathematics Assessment Specialist, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Olympia, WA. July 2010 – June 2012
- High School Mathematics Instructor, Woodland High School, Woodland, WA . September 1998 – June 2010
- Mathematics Instructor. Kelso School District, Kelso, WA. September 1994 – June 1998
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- M.Ed., Educational Technology, City University, Vancouver, WA
- B.S., Secondary Education, University of Portland, Portland, OR
- National Board Certification, AYA/Math
- Washington State Continuing Teacher Certification 5-12, with endorsements in Advanced Mathematics and Instructional Technology
SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Professional Development | Technology Integration | Desmos | Instructional Design | Curriculum Development | Assessment Development | Blended and Virtual Learning | Coaching & Mentoring Adult Learners | Collecting & Using Data for School Improvement | Google Apps for Education | Web design
MORE INFORMATION
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References are available upon request.
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