Experience

Mackintosh Academy

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mathematics Teacher, 7th grade Homeroom

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  • Develop a cohesive problem-based Middle School Math program for 6th–8th graders building on the Illustrative Mathematics Middle and High School curricula with differentiation for learners who are gifted and/or have documented learning differences • Integrate IB standards for problem solving, proof, communication, and modeling and interdisciplinary projects into curriculum • Develop a standards-based grading system that incorporates math content, IB standards, approaches to learning, and self-reflection • Design schedules, plan class trips, and communicate with families Show less



The Nueva School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mathematics Teacher, 10th grade Dean, Founding Upper School Faculty

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2021

  • Developed and taught integrated math courses for 7th –11th graders that foster mathematical modeling, collaboration, investigations, technology use, and student-driven projects • Developed cross-disciplinary projects and investigations that emphasize design thinking and connections between courses, including social and emotional learning and an emphasis on equity and bias • Spearheaded initiative to shift from tracking to a flexible grouping model to address issues of equity and access • Redesigned Math courses for all 7th and 8th graders for a year of remote instruction and supported colleagues in their use of instructional technology to make this shift successful • Collaborated in a school-wide initiative to implement standards based grading to foster deeper learning and feedback • Designed and implemented a software system to manage and communicate personalized feedback, progress, and resources to students and parents • Serve as 10th grade dean (2015-2016) to foster school-parent partnerships and help coordinate the advisory program and student-led initiatives as well as grade-level curricula and trips Show less



Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor

  • Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Developed and taught a 3-week course on Solving Big Problems and proof-writing to 8th graders from low-income communities • Worked with other teachers to develop students’ perseverance and mathematical identity and prepare students for success in advanced math courses • Developed and taught a 3-week course on Solving Big Problems and proof-writing to 8th graders from low-income communities • Worked with other teachers to develop students’ perseverance and mathematical identity and prepare students for success in advanced math courses



Stanford University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Developed and taught multiple week-long courses for Math teachers through the Center to Support Excellence in Teaching; topics included Mathematical Modeling and Developing Student Reasoning • Collaborated with teacher educators to create support materials and resources to improve lesson design, coherence in curriculum, and best practices in math teaching • Developed and taught multiple week-long courses for Math teachers through the Center to Support Excellence in Teaching; topics included Mathematical Modeling and Developing Student Reasoning • Collaborated with teacher educators to create support materials and resources to improve lesson design, coherence in curriculum, and best practices in math teaching



The University of Chicago

• Chicago, IL

• Math teacher

  • Sep 2005 - Jun 2014

  • Taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry to middle and high school students, supplementing traditional curricula with labs, open investigations, and problems of the week • Served as grade level chair, coordinating grade-wide activities and school-wide initiatives, including service projects and assemblies (2006-2007, 2012-2014) • Served as chair of Middle School Technology Committee, helping the school move to a one-to-one computing program (2013-2014) as well as member of All-Schools Staff and Parent Tech Advisory Committee to help inform technology decisions and implementation (2013-2014) • Mentor teacher, working to help transition and support teachers new to the school and coordinate the program initiating new teachers (2012-2014) • Founding member of the Diversity Committee, helping to plan and implement a Middle School-wide Diversity Day (2009-2014) • Math Team coach for 7th grade, coordinating practice and national and state-level contests (2005-2014); recipient of the Edyth May Sliffe coaching award from the Mathematical Association of America (2009) • Developed and implemented an advisory curriculum focusing on executive function skills, prevention of bullying, and healthy adolescent development • Member of a professional development group focusing on connecting young adult literature to Middle School curriculum • Established and coached a nationally ranked high school debate team (2005-2008) Show less



Riverside Brookfield High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Math teacher

  • Sep 2004 - Jun 2005

  • Taught Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2/Trigonometry in a college preparatory environment, incorporating open tasks and discovery-based teaching into traditional curricula • Engaged in school-wide effort to increase AP level participation and state test scores • Collaborated with Math Department in writing joint finals and test preparation curriculum • Taught Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2/Trigonometry in a college preparatory environment, incorporating open tasks and discovery-based teaching into traditional curricula • Engaged in school-wide effort to increase AP level participation and state test scores • Collaborated with Math Department in writing joint finals and test preparation curriculum