Heather Rafia M.Ed. MPH
Mathematics Instructor at Belmont Senior High School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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State of Massachusetts Teacher of Advanced Mathematics
Massachusetts Department of EducationJul, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Qualified Teacher Status- UK
Department for EducationJan, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
State of Hawaii Teaching License- Advanced Mathematics
Hawaii Teacher Standards BoardOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
State of Oregon Teacher of Mathematics
TEACHER STANDARDS & PRACTICES COMMISSION, OREGONApr, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Belmont Senior High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mathematics Instructor
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Aug 2022 - Present
Honors Pre-Calculus, Algebra, and Geometry instructor. Identified pandemic-caused knowledge gaps and deficiencies in grade level and honors math classes resulting in the creation of constructive student work plans. Formulated differentiated metrics using Common Core State Standards and learning objectives to collect and analyze student performance data. Sponsored BIPOC club as a way to engage multi-cultural students and give them a voice in a traditionally underrepresented environment. Show less
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Lake Oswego School District
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Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States
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Mathematics Instructor
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Aug 2019 - Jun 2021
Designed and implemented data informed strategic math assessments for grades 6-12 which led to the development of learning plans and strategic pathways for student success. Improved and maintained assessment performance in honors level coursework by 8-12%. Collaborated with team to benchmark and calibrate universally designed curriculum and assessments across multiple grade levels. Developed engaging, interactive, and collaborative thought and work spaces in in-person, hybrid, and remote settings. Proactively collaborated to identify struggling students in academic and social emotional health through partnering with assistant principal and advocacy teams to bring about support services and student centered-initiatives. Designed a pioneering new public health curriculum complete with learning objectives, assessment metrics, and lesson applications for district wide secondary school distribution and implementation. Show less
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Lake Oswego School District
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Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States
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Youth Academic & Behavioral Health Specialist
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
Counseled youth on how to access academic success while navigating social emotional health and life outside of school. Implemented Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) to assess student performance and growth and used data to create differentiated instruction recommendations for areas of academic and skills deficit. Created Response to Intervention (RTI) programs focused on whole-person development using Universal Design for Learning strategies. Improved student marks by 2 letter grades and realized a 4% increase in graduation rates over 2 years among approximately 100 students. Show less
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PARTNERSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL ACCESS-NORTHWEST
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Director of Programs and Grantmaking
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2019
Oversaw organization financial operations, budget forecasting, and grant management as well as quarterly reporting to the board of directors. Developed organization-wide tools, metrics, and analysis through program evaluation to increase funding and grant visibility and proactively drive improvement of KPIs. Tailored strategic alignments across multiple departments, involving various stakeholders, including volunteer teams, onboarding team, grants team, and operations to design, launch, and scale future international initiatives. Led the strategic development and implementation of all program functions for existing and new areas of grantmaking and international project impact Show less
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Gallatin Public Affairs
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Healthcare Policy Analyst
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May 2010 - Aug 2012
Conducted external fiscal impact analysis on Oregon Senate Bill 99 which created the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange where residents could shop for and compare government-subsidized health insurance policies. Functional lead for communication with Portland Mayor Vera Katz and Senator Gordon Smith concerning strategic initiatives. Developed and implemented a comprehensive communication strategy to educate volunteer leaders and strategic members on public policy related issues, activities and resources. Coordinated process-mapping and development of workflows for population health management. Presented authored publication at American Public Health Association and National Institutes of Health (NIH) on nursing shortage. Show less
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Education
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2017 - 2018
Grand Canyon University
Master of Education - M.Ed., Education & Curriculum Development -
2006 - 2008
Portland State University
Master of Public Health - MPH, Healthcare Management & Policy -
2001 - 2006
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Social Sciences
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