Experience

Eanes-Westlake Innovative School District

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

• Mathematics Teacher

  • Mar 2012 - Present

  Currently, I teach mathematics at Hill Country Middle School in Eanes ISD. I've taught Algebra 1, Math 8 Honors, Math 8, and Math 7 in a 1:1 iPad classroom. Currently, I teach mathematics at Hill Country Middle School in Eanes ISD. I've taught Algebra 1, Math 8 Honors, Math 8, and Math 7 in a 1:1 iPad classroom.



Kahoot!

• Norway
• E-Learning Providers
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Kahoot! Studio Content Creator

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Creating standards-aligned content for Kahoot! Studio's Math_by_Kahoot and Texas_by_Kahoot to continue to "make learning AWESOME!", I'm a Kahoot Academy Verified Educator. Visit my profile below to access my collection of standards-aligned math Kahoots! Creating standards-aligned content for Kahoot! Studio's Math_by_Kahoot and Texas_by_Kahoot to continue to "make learning AWESOME!", I'm a Kahoot Academy Verified Educator. Visit my profile below to access my collection of standards-aligned math Kahoots!



“Hands-On Equations®” Borenson and Associates, Inc.

• Curriculum Developer and Editor for “Hands-On Equations®”

  • Jun 2001 - Jan 2017

  Created supplemental resources for the “Hands-On Equations®” system, published by Dr. Henry Borenson, inventor of the "Hands-On Equations®" system. Continued editing of resources on an as-needed basis, including supplemental workbooks and digital 'SMART' applications. Created supplemental resources for the “Hands-On Equations®” system, published by Dr. Henry Borenson, inventor of the "Hands-On Equations®" system. Continued editing of resources on an as-needed basis, including supplemental workbooks and digital 'SMART' applications.



Nearpod

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Nearpod Author Content Writer; Professional Development

  • May 2013 - Feb 2016

  Created a series of 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade mathematics interactive lessons, which were published in the Nearpod Store. I was Nearpod's very first Math Author. Provided professional development to educators through an online webinar series. Created a series of 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade mathematics interactive lessons, which were published in the Nearpod Store. I was Nearpod's very first Math Author. Provided professional development to educators through an online webinar series.



Querium Corporation

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mathematics Software Tutorial Video Series

  • Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

  In conjunction with Querium's video production team, scripted and recorded Algebra tutorial videos embedded in student test-preparation software/application. In conjunction with Querium's video production team, scripted and recorded Algebra tutorial videos embedded in student test-preparation software/application.



BASD Bethlehem Area School District

• Mathematics Teacher

  • Aug 2011 - Mar 2012

  Served as a mathematics teacher for grades 7 and 8 students taking grade-level mathematics courses, Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. Our family relocated to Austin, Texas in March, 2012.

• Middle School Mathematics Coach/Specialist

  • Sep 2008 - Aug 2011

  • Served as a teacher-leader to teachers and students in three of Bethlehem's four middle schools• Instructed students in whole-class, small group and one-on-one settings• Instructed students in accelerated, on-level, inclusion, and emotional support classroom settings• Assisted teachers in planning and implementing lessons through strong co-teaching relationships• Provided guidance and modeling of effective instructional strategies during daily lessons• Provided and created resources to meet the needs of students, related to enrichment and rigor, as well as remediation• Provided guidance and assistance with technology integration• Collaborated with teachers in math content meetings and after school meetings• Modeled lessons using the Success for All Foundation’s PowerTeaching® framework • Participated in Math Advisory Council and Coaching Connections meetings at Colonial I.U. 20, Easton PA• Received extensive training in PowerTeaching®, Geometer’s Sketchpad®, and brain-based instructional strategies at Colonial I.U. 20• Administered and scored student placement assessments (Orleans-Hanna) • Maintained assessment data through record-keeping in Excel spreadsheets• Helped facilitate informational meetings for parents regarding math placement processes in BASD• Helped facilitate professional development through in-service and B-Flex workshops regarding effective instructional strategies in the mathematics classroom, content workshops, and technology integration strategies to improve student motivation and engagement. Specific topics included “Teaching Using Foldables®”, “Standards Aligned System”, "Easy Innovation - Technology in the Math Classroom", and “PowerTeaching® Strategies”. Show less



Penn State Lehigh Valley

• United States
• Higher Education

• Mathematics Instructor for Penn State Career Link P.I.C. Program

  • Jun 2002 - Aug 2010

  • Instructed and tutored potential first-generation college students still in high school from the Allentown Area, Bethlehem Area, and Salisbury School Districts • Utilized direct instruction, co-teaching, cross-curricular group projects, and technology resources to guide instruction during Saturday and summer components• Provided enrichment, extension and remediation opportunities for diverse learners• Chaperoned various day trips and college visitations during summer components

• SAT Mathematics Instructor

  • Jun 2006 - Jun 2007

  • Instructed students from local high schools to prepare for the mathematics component of the SAT• Reviewed cumulative content as well as test-taking strategies



Easton Area School District

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mathematics Teacher

  • Aug 1999 - Nov 2005

  • Instructed college-prep and on-level seventh grade students • Member of Math Adoption Committee for textbook selection process • Received satisfactory evaluations, and tenure as of the end of 2001-2002 school year. • Instructed college-prep and on-level seventh grade students • Member of Math Adoption Committee for textbook selection process • Received satisfactory evaluations, and tenure as of the end of 2001-2002 school year.