Experience

Florida SouthWestern State College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor of Education

  • Jan 2019 - Present



Educational Consultant

• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educational Consultant

  • 2017 - Present

• Professor of Mathematics Education

  • Aug 2010 - Aug 2017

  Taught various college-level courses focused on middle and secondary mathematics education. Led the Secondary/Middle School Mathematics Education Programs ensuring alignment with state regulations and internal objectives. Provided students seeking careers as high school teachers with concepts, skills, assessment, lesson planning, critical thinking, as well as the historical, sociological, and philosophical foundations of education to deliver quality education to grades 9-12. Utilized various resources to model teaching of Common Core Standards. Simulated teaching activities to provide a hands-on experience and real-world account of teaching processes focused on cooperative learning, differentiated instruction, and project-based learning. Liaised with field mentors within public schools to coordinate student requirement hours of experience. Proctored and mentored interns in their final 16 weeks as they performed in the classroom. Facilitated seminars on instructional strategies, classroom management strategies, resume writing, and instruction for course assignments. Evaluated performance and various projects. Instructed students on compliant development of curriculum plans. Led mock scenarios to provide experience in parent and administrative conferences. Served as the School of Education Faculty Senate Representative.

• Adjunct Mathematics Professor

  • Aug 2002 - Aug 2011

  Delivered quality instruction in various mathematics/Algebra topics to adult learners encompassing Rectangular coordinates, functions and analysis of linear functions, Analysis of graphs of functions, Analysis of quadratic functions, Rational, root, and inverse functions, Exponential and logarithmic functions, Systems of equations and inequalities, signed numbers, algebraic expressions, algebraic equations and inequalities, exponents and polynomials, factoring polynomials, graphing linear equations and inequalities, rational expressions, radicals, and linear and quadratic applications. Evaluated student understanding and provided comprehensive feedback. Applied various teaching concept to ensure the creation of a positive and effective learning environment.



School District of Lee County

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Secondary Mathematics Teacher

  • Aug 1986 - Aug 2010

  Educated students in a diverse math and algebraic course portfolio to secondary and middle school students. Served as a subject matter expert in all Algebra and Calculus courses. Provided instruction on ACT/SAT math preparation. Coordinated the mathematics curriculum and assessments. Chaired the math department and served as the class sponsor for multiple years. Operated in various capacities throughout tenure including Validation Committee for the Mathematics 6-12 Subject Area Florida Teacher Certification Examination, Mu Alpha Theta Sponsor and Academic Coach, various State Assessment Committees, and as an adult educator providing night classes on Microsoft Office. • Served as Mathematics Curriculum Coordinator for the Lee County School District for two years where in-service workshops and assessments were created and presented. • Taught at the Florida Virtual High School for one year as a Teacher-on-Assignment. • National Board Certified Teacher, Mathematics, Adolescence and Young Adulthood • Lee County Mathematics Teacher of the Year, 2010• Golden Apple Finalist, 2009• Toyota International Teaching Program, Galapagos Islands, 2007: Represented Florida to the Galapagos Islands to present lessons for teaching environmental issues via mathematics and science