Experience

Aurora Public Schools

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Math Intervention Specialist

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  At Lansing Elementary School I work with students who have scored at the high Unsatisfactory level of CSAP to support their mathematics development.At Sable Elementary School I work with K-3 teachers to help them plan their math block. This includes prescribing reading, working through assessments and doing child based activities to increase the teachers' understandings of the math they are teaching.

• Math Intervention Specialist

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  working with small groups of students, grade 3-5collecting and analyzing assessment data to plan for instruction

• Math Teacher

  • Jan 2004 - Present

  Managed a classroom of 20-30 students. Specific responsibilities included:* establishing lesson plans* administering student assessments and tracking data on individual students to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction*providing parents with feedback on student progress.Managed school's discipline policy whenever principal was out of the buildingTrained Elementary classroom teachers to plan and implement effective lesson plans in math

• Teacher, Teacher Leader

  • Sep 1977 - May 2008

  I worked as a classroom teacher for 31 years. 1977-1985 Hearing Handicapped educator working with children ages 5-11. 1985-2002 Title 1 Math Support teacher working with grades 2-5.2002-2008 Math Teacher Leader and classroom teacher leading a classroom of 4th and 2nd grade students part time while also coaching teachers in their math instruction.

• Teaching Experience Educator/Teacher Leader

  • Sep 1977 - May 2008



Lansing Elementary

• Math Intervention Specialist

  • Sep 2009 - Present

  Intervened in helping CSAP "partial proficient" and "unsatisfactory" students to reach grade level for grades 3 to 5. Collected and analyzed assessment data, planning effective instruction. Classroom Teacher grades 1, 2 and 4 at Sable Elementary, 2004 to present Manage a classroom of 20-30 students, establishing lesson plans, administering student assessments, and tracking data on individual students to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction. Met with parents to gain their involvement in students' progress and goal attainment. Manage school's discipline policy during principle's absence. Show less



Sable Elementary

• Math Coach/ Teacher Leader

  • Jan 2001 - Present

  Observing and coaching teachers in their classrooms in the area of math instructionParticipated in numerous work shops dealing with how to coach teachersWorked along side of the teacher to supportCoordinated and implemented professional developmentAttended numerous class on the subject of math instruction and the development of math skills in childrenClassroom Teacher grades 1, 2 and 4 at Sable Elementary

• Math Coach/ Teacher Leader

  • Jan 2001 - Present

  Observe, coach, and train over 15 elementary teachers in their classrooms in effective math instruction using best practices.Conduct in-service workshops coaching teachers in teaching effectiveness and new curriculum.Built expertise in math instruction and the development of math skills in children. Taught classroom teachers learned content to improve instruction.



Sable Elementary and Montview Elementary

• Title 1 Math Teacher

  • Jan 1986 - Jan 2007

  Worked with small groups of at-risk children to reinforce classroom lessonsAttended various workshops/conferences focused on math instruction and how children develop mathematic understandingCollaborated with renowned Math educators to incorporate new teaching methods into curriculum

• 1 Math Teacher

  • Jan 1986 - Jan 2007

  Collaborated with six math educators to create assessments that effectively identified students in need of support services. Taught small groups of at-risk children, reinforcing classroom lessons.



Laredo Elementary

• Hearing Impaired Teacher

  • Jan 1977 - Jan 1986

  Taught a class of Profoundly Hearing Impaired children ranging in ages from 5-11.

• Hearing Impaired Teacher

  • Jan 1977 - Jan 1986

  Taught a class of profoundly hearing Impaired children ranging in ages from 5-11, designing lessons to meet the children's specific educational needs.