Experience

• The Park School of Buffalo

  Mathematics Teacher

  • Teach Algebra and Functions, a mathematics course for 8th graders and AP Calculus, in preparation for the AP Calculus AB exam
  
  • Develop and implement a curriculum to teach elementary statistics, probability, and computer science to K – 4 students
  
  • Conduct lessons using the R programming language in Statistics.
  
  • Use Desmos.com throughout AP Calculus to help students visualize concepts such as The Mean Value Theorem and the relationship between graphs and their derivatives
  
  • Design materials for eighth grade students to encourage skill-building through games and other engaging activities
  
  • Incorporate project-based assessments on topics such as Vectors, Linear Relationships in Car Leases, and the College Selection Process as a Composition of Functions
  
  • Worked with students during Sophomore Seminar to prepare them for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT
  
  • Pilot a standards-based grading approach with emphasis on student progress toward mastery and overall growth
  
  • Collaborate with department colleagues in redesigning the mathematics program from Kindergarten to Twelfth Grade
  
  

• Niagara County Community College

  Mathematics Lecturer

  • Taught MAT 106 Contemporary Mathematics, a general education requirement for liberal arts majors; MAT 003 Introductory Algebra II and MAT 002 Introductory Algebra I
  
  • Provided drop-in assistance to students enrolled in mathematics and mathematics education courses as part of NCCC Mathematics Center staff
  
  • Assisted students completing projects and assignments using MyMathLab, Derive, and Excel

• Buffalo State College

  Mathematics Lecturer

  • Taught MAT 124 Functions and Modeling II, a pre-calculus course; MAT 114 Functions and Modeling, a course exploring real-world functions; and MAT 103 Introduction to Mathematics, a general education requirement for liberal arts majors
  
  • Integrated technology into lessons using TI-83/84 graphing calculators, online graphing applications such as Desmos, and a laptop computer and writing tablet for delivering classroom instruction
  
  • Utilized Blackboard to maintain communication with students, record grades, and post classroom materials and related videos and links
  
  • Created online homework assignments using MyMathLab, WebAssign, and WileyPlus to supplement traditional written assignments
  

• Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District

  Math Teacher

  • Developed standards-based lesson plans in Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra & Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus for students in grades 9 – 12 at all levels, including Honors
  
  • Integrated technology into daily lessons using TI-83+ graphing calculators, Powerpoint presentations, and Mobi Mobile Interactive Whiteboard
  
  • Designed content-rich lessons in conjunction with a Special Education co-teacher for 15:1 self-contained students
  
  • Participated in new course development via district curriculum committees charged with textbook selection, curriculum writing, and development of common assessments
  
  • Served as the mathematics department representative on Faculty Senate for 10 years