Gigi Torres
Mathematics Teacher at Lick-Wilmerding High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Single Subject Teaching Credential
San Francisco State UniversityAug, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Lick-Wilmerding High School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mathematics Teacher
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Jun 2015 - Present
Mathematics teacher teaching 4 sections - Deductive Geometry and Algebra 2. Club Moderator for: Girls In Tech, KABA Fil-Am Club, and Math Club. Mathematics teacher teaching 4 sections - Deductive Geometry and Algebra 2. Club Moderator for: Girls In Tech, KABA Fil-Am Club, and Math Club.
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Immaculate Conception Academy
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Immaculate Conception Academy Cristo Rey
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HS Mathematics Teacher
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Aug 2002 - Jun 2015
Mathematics Teacher and Department Chair Taught five sections of mathematics from Algebra I to AP Calculus. Managed and coordinated several extra-curricular programs such as Engineers Alliance for the Arts http://ftp.eaabayarea.org/, Technovation http://www.technovationchallenge.org/home/, and Design Thinking. Extra duties included: Tech Committee Member, Freshmen Moderator, Omega Pi Math Club Moderator, and Math Department Chairperson Mathematics Teacher and Department Chair Taught five sections of mathematics from Algebra I to AP Calculus. Managed and coordinated several extra-curricular programs such as Engineers Alliance for the Arts http://ftp.eaabayarea.org/, Technovation http://www.technovationchallenge.org/home/, and Design Thinking. Extra duties included: Tech Committee Member, Freshmen Moderator, Omega Pi Math Club Moderator, and Math Department Chairperson
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AACE Upward Bound
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Summer Instructor
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Jun 2003 - Jul 2003
Provided instruction using various teaching techniques, in Algebra and Advanced Algebra to program participants during five week summer on San Francisco State University campus. Worked with tutors and teaching assistants providing additional input/observations of students to help tutors assist students during evening tutorial/study hall. Provided instruction using various teaching techniques, in Algebra and Advanced Algebra to program participants during five week summer on San Francisco State University campus. Worked with tutors and teaching assistants providing additional input/observations of students to help tutors assist students during evening tutorial/study hall.
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Brooklyn Friends School
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Brooklyn, New York
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Teacher and Department Head
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Jul 2001 - Jun 2002
Taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry, Problem Solving, and Calculus. Because of its unique school culture, I had to be creative and use dynamic teaching methodologies and create a structured environment for my student to learn in. In addition to teaching, was Junior Advisor and moderated Hula Auana Club. As Department Head of the Middle and Upper School, duties included overseeing curricular review, assessment, and enhancement, convening departmental meetings, participating on the Academic Affairs Committee, and supervising a team of eight faculty. Show less
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Aiea Intermediate
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Aiea, HI
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Mathematics Teacher
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Aug 2000 - Jan 2001
Full-time teacher teaching Algebra (Gifted Program), Pre-Algebra, and Liberal Speaking and Debate in academically heterogeneous and culturally diverse eighth grade classes. Moderator of Polynesian Club. Ho’olana Educational Support Services tutor, a non-profit organization dedicated to servicing at risk students in the State of Hawai’i. Full-time teacher teaching Algebra (Gifted Program), Pre-Algebra, and Liberal Speaking and Debate in academically heterogeneous and culturally diverse eighth grade classes. Moderator of Polynesian Club. Ho’olana Educational Support Services tutor, a non-profit organization dedicated to servicing at risk students in the State of Hawai’i.
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Mercy High School
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Mathematics Teacher
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Aug 1996 - Jul 2000
Taught various classes in four-year tenure at Mercy, including Trigonometry; Problem Solving; Algebra II-3, 4; Algebra II; Integrated Math III; Geometry; Algebra IB; Integrated Math II (Basic Skills); Integrated Math I (Honors); and Integrated Math I. Helped students develop their abilities to explore and solve mathematical problems, to think critically rather than mechanically, to work cooperatively with others, and to communicate ideas clearly. Integrated innovative teaching strategies to motivate students and to create a comfortable environment conducive to learning. Organized after-school study groups. Moderated multicultural club for two years and moderated freshman class, which included organizing freshman class officer elections and several activities throughout the year. Also was a member of the Mercy Community Council working to promote open communication and problem resolution, as well as to facilitate dialogue among faculty, staff, and administration. Show less
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SUN Services
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Mercy High Schoo
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PSAT and SAT Instructor
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Jun 1999 - Jun 1999
Trained students to use helpful testing strategies for the PSAT and SAT. Trained students to use helpful testing strategies for the PSAT and SAT.
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Immaculate Conception Academy
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Mathematics
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Sep 1994 - May 1996
As a first year full-time teacher, managed four preps and taught Pre-Calculus (Honors), Personal Financial Management, Algebra II, Geometry, and Algebra I. Created a non-threatening learning environment. Implemented exciting instructional methodologies and activities to motivate students. Also moderated school’s Spirit Squad. As a first year full-time teacher, managed four preps and taught Pre-Calculus (Honors), Personal Financial Management, Algebra II, Geometry, and Algebra I. Created a non-threatening learning environment. Implemented exciting instructional methodologies and activities to motivate students. Also moderated school’s Spirit Squad.
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Archbishop Riordan Summer School
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Mathematics Teacher
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Jun 1993 - Jun 1995
Instructed two sections of Introduction to Freshman Mathematics, which prepared students for high school level algebra. Evaluated students’ performance collaboratively with summer school colleagues. Also taught two sections of multi-grade level Mathematics and Arithmetic, as well as two sections of Basic Skills Algebra. Utilized various classroom management skills and teaching strategies for academically diverse classes. Dedicated time after school for tutorial sessions. Instructed two sections of Introduction to Freshman Mathematics, which prepared students for high school level algebra. Evaluated students’ performance collaboratively with summer school colleagues. Also taught two sections of multi-grade level Mathematics and Arithmetic, as well as two sections of Basic Skills Algebra. Utilized various classroom management skills and teaching strategies for academically diverse classes. Dedicated time after school for tutorial sessions.
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Archbishop Riordan High School
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Mathematics Teacher
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Jan 1993 - Jul 1994
Prepared for and instructed one section of Real World Mathematics and one section of Algebra I for faculty member on temporary leave. Prepared for and instructed one section of Real World Mathematics and one section of Algebra I for faculty member on temporary leave.
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Education
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1995 - 1996
San Francisco State University
Single Subject Teaching Credential, Mathematics Teacher Education -
1986 - 1990
University of California, Davis
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics
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