K-8 Math Curriculum Specialist

• Jul 2021 - Present

Creating a student-centered, culturally responsive, mathematically cohesive, standards-based K-8 Math curriculum that will develop student confidence and competence in math Meet weekly with teachers to co-plan and reflect on using effective mathematics teaching practices. Create, develop, and present professional development for 5-8 teachers Write common mathematics assessments for K-8 Coach and mentor teachers in mathematics Creating a student-centered, culturally responsive, mathematically cohesive, standards-based K-8 Math curriculum that will develop student confidence and competence in math Meet weekly with teachers to co-plan and reflect on using effective mathematics teaching practices. Create, develop, and present professional development for 5-8 teachers Write common mathematics assessments for K-8 Coach and mentor teachers in mathematics

Author - Heinemann Publishing Company

• Sep 2019 - Present

Math by the Book - co-author -OCTOBER 2021 Teaching Numeracy - lead author - Corwin Math by the Book - co-author -OCTOBER 2021 Teaching Numeracy - lead author - Corwin

Math Curriculum Specialist

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

Develop math curriculum that is culturally responsive, 100% standards-based, comprehensive, accessible, and collaborative for grades 2-5 Create, develop, and present professional development for K-8 teachers Hold grade level meetings weekly Write common mathematics assessments for K-8 Coach and mentor teachers in mathematics Develop math curriculum that is culturally responsive, 100% standards-based, comprehensive, accessible, and collaborative for grades 2-5 Create, develop, and present professional development for K-8 teachers Hold grade level meetings weekly Write common mathematics assessments for K-8 Coach and mentor teachers in mathematics

Certification Specialist and Instructor in Department of Education (Math Methods I and II)

• Jun 2014 - Oct 2019

Math Curriculum Specialist

• Aug 2015 - Jul 2018

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Creating a student-centered, culturally responsive, mathematically cohesive, standards-based Math curriculum that will develop student confidence and competence in math Meet weekly with teachers to co-plan and reflect on using effective mathematics teaching practices. Create, develop, and present professional development for 5-8 teachers Write common mathematics assessments for grades 2-5 Coach and mentor teachers in mathematics Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Creating a student-centered, culturally responsive, mathematically cohesive, standards-based Math curriculum that will develop student confidence and competence in math Meet weekly with teachers to co-plan and reflect on using effective mathematics teaching practices. Create, develop, and present professional development for 5-8 teachers Write common mathematics assessments for grades 2-5 Coach and mentor teachers in mathematics

Middle School Teacher

• Aug 1995 - Jun 2012

Instructed students in grades 6 - 8 in the areas of Mathematics, Science, Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies • Created and developed innovative math and science curriculum based on Pennsylvania State Standards including various alternative assessments and differentiated instruction and literacy strategies • Created and developed original social studies curriculum based on Pennsylvania State Standards including multi-genre activities, alternative assessments, differentiated instruction, and literacy strategies • Developed fifth grade Colonial Day • Created, piloted, and presently maintain sixth grade honors pre-algebra program. • Selected to write curriculum for new Chicago Mathematics Project 2004 & 2008 • Chosen as team leader for sixth grade • Organized school/community wide fund drive for Hurricane Katrina victims • Initiated and presently maintain a community service, faith-based after-school club which has over 70 school-wide members • Conduct and organize responsive classroom morning meetings • Provided training in the responsive classroom methodology and techniques • Developed and provided a staff development summer workshop on implementing successful cooperative structures in the classroom • Representative for the AFG team for Middle States accreditation. Instrumental in the implementation of goals and evaluation of goals met • Worked in cooperation with West Chester University, Cabrini College and Neumann College in mentoring student teachers through classroom observation and student teaching