Introduction: I am an award-winning instructor, seeking an opportunity to showcase my exceptional skills to support, improve and promote the growth and maximize the potentiality of those students struggling in math.
I am a secondary math teacher with 17 years' experience. DPS, CO and TX.
I teach 5th-10th grade algebra and geometry, 12th grade financial algebra, 7th grade science and life skills. I am also a 9th-12th grade educator for at-risk students/drop-outs.
I graduated in University of Texas, Arlington, TX., with Bachelor's Degree in Education Certification Program specializing in Mathematics.
I have a professional license in TX and CO in general education K-6. I am highly qualified/certified in 6-12 math, literacy, social sciences. I was endorsed in math, ELA, and HGT.
The following are my achievements:
- achieved 53-86% high academic growth for 10 consecutive years in dps
- two-time mile high teacher
- published in the book, "instructional strategies that work" by pat quinn
- selected by bill and melinda gates foundation to participate in the measures of effective teaching study for exemplary teaching record
- recognized by nw area math specialists, asst. Superintendent, and principals in region as exemplary teacher
- winner of district and state-wide math competitions for 7 consecutive years
- inquiry-based learning, test prep, test-taking strategies, enhance strengths, address academic concerns, and build confidence in math skills
- elevated the growth of one middle school raising overall 6th grade CSAP math scores by 26%
- assisted with increasing the population of 700 to 950 students at hill with the creation and implementation of an honors program, which serviced high-achieving and highly motivated students and achieved 100% stakeholder participation