Experience

Great Minds

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

• Senior Manager, Mathematics

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Sponsor product development including design of curriculum maps, defining project goals and quality standards, and making recommendations for staff, team member structure, and workflow. Manage middle school curriculum developer team, provide feedback and professional growth opportunities, and conduct annual performance reviews.

• Senior Curriculum Developer

  • Feb 2014 - Nov 2021

  Revise existing Eureka Math materials, develop and/or oversee development of supplemental materials, design and deliver professional development.

• Lead Writer Grade 8, Writer Grade 10

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  Lead curriculum writer of grade 8 mathematics and writer for grade 10 Geometry for Eureka Math and materials posted on engageny.org.-Responsible for writing curriculum, organization of a team of four, and delivery of material.-Provide professional development to New York teachers related to structure, content and implementation of curriculum.



Mathematical Sciences Research Institute

• Mathematics Professional Development Institute: Group Leader

  • Jan 2007 - May 2014

  -Facilitate small group sessions following lecture on math content relevant to grades K-Geometry.-Assists with duties related to the running and organization of the Institute. -Facilitate small group sessions following lecture on math content relevant to grades K-Geometry.-Assists with duties related to the running and organization of the Institute.



Little Lake City School District

• Math Teacher and Coach

  • Sep 2000 - Dec 2012

  Math Teacher grades 6-8-Taught Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra I using College Preparatory Mathematics, Prentice Hall, and CGP materials.-Implemented school wide “Math Essay” in alignment with district writing focus.-Participated in intervention programs both during and after school.Coach and Staff Development Specialist-Provided professional development opportunities to teachers within the district to improve mathematical understanding.-Provided support to new and veteran teachers in the classroom to increase student achievement.-Facilitated meetings with teachers to develop pacing plans, benchmark exams, and textbook selections. Also facilitated articulation meetings between grade levels.-Attended meetings with grant partners. Plan and implement district wide activities and oversee the fiscal aspect of our grant.



AVID Center

• Presenter

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Curriculum Strand; -Presented AVID philosophy to educators across the country.-Trained teachers how to implement AVID strategies into math classes.-Consulted new and experienced teachers on a regular basis.; AVID teacher grades 7 and 8-Taught students strategies for success in college.-Counseled students on steps necessary for college admission.-Organized and participated in activities to enrich cultural and college experiences for underrepresented students. Curriculum Strand; -Presented AVID philosophy to educators across the country.-Trained teachers how to implement AVID strategies into math classes.-Consulted new and experienced teachers on a regular basis.; AVID teacher grades 7 and 8-Taught students strategies for success in college.-Counseled students on steps necessary for college admission.-Organized and participated in activities to enrich cultural and college experiences for underrepresented students.