If you need a math KNOWLEDGEABLE AND RELATEABLE MATH TUTOR OR SCHOOL COACH feel free to look at my information below. You will see that I have a very colorful and diverse background working/tutoring/coaching students.
I am a current math teacher with fours years of SECONDARY MATH TEACHING experience as well as my COACHING LICENSE.
My teaching responsibilities include teaching various subjects and levels of math, ranging from Algebra 1 to Honors Calculus and tutoring for the HSPA so that I can give one-to-one help with the students that are struggling.
In addition to teaching I absolutely love soccer. I continue to play all the time and coach just as often. I played for Rutgers University Club Team, played varsity High School Soccer since freshman year, won the county tournament my sophomore year, and was the captain of the Edison High School soccer team my senior year. I have been coaching since 2002 and continue to coach for/with teams that take international trips to play in other countries.
Other Information:
Education:
Rutgers University, Rutgers College, New Brunswick, NJ
M.A. in Educational Administration & SupervisionExpected Date: May 2014
B.A. in Mathematics, Minor in Art History Grad: October 2007
Certificates:
Standard Secondary Mathematics Teacher2008
NFHS First Aid Certification, Fundamentals of Coaching Certification2011
F Coaching License2007
Skills:
Computer: Java, C++, Smart Notebook, Genesis, Mimio Studio, Cognitive Tutor, & ScratchLanguage: Fluent in Spanish
Teaching Experience and Employment:
Secondary Mathematics TeacherSep 2011- June 2012
Keansburg High School, Keansburg Public Schools, Keansburg, NJ
•Helped improve the schools HSPA proficiency rate by 40%, getting all my HSPA students to pass the math portion
•Developed creative district-wide geometry curriculum and lesson plans centered on the statewide common core standards and interactive learning
•Incorporated Elmo document camera technology into daily lessons to promote learning
•Mentored three junior students who showed much academic and social growth
•Accommodated several special-needs and at-risk students in each class, without a classroom support teacher, through various behavioral management strategies and techniques
•Created an after-school soccer club on a volunteer basis open to the entire school
•Acted as a bilingual math teacher to two Spanish speaking students through creative lesson planning
Secondary Mathematics TeacherSep 2009- June 2011
JFK High School, Woodbridge Public Schools, Woodbridge, NJ
•Successfully prepared students for the HSPA test, receiving the highest score in school history
•Daily integration of technology including an interactive whiteboard, MimioPad, and computer labs
•Generated Student Interest Inventories to guide differentiated instruction, projects, and assessments
•Integrated formative assessments at the beginning of every section to raise student achievement
•Trained the math department in use of the Smartboard and TI-Calculator computer software
•Advised the afterschool student tutoring program run by the national honors society
•Team taught an Algebra 2 class with a special education teacher that saw all students pass
Secondary Mathematics TeacherMar 2009- June 2009
Christopher Columbus Middle School, Elizabeth Public Schools, Elizabeth, NJ
•Replaced a non-certified math teacher midyear in two 8th grade classes and one 7th grade class
•Returned structure to the classes through strong classroom management and brought the students to a place of learning
•Compiled district assessment data to raise student achievement
•Adapted curriculum to student interests to keep students engaged
Secondary Mathematics Teacher-Temporary ReplacementDec 2008- Mar 2009
Essex County Vocational and Technical Schools, Newark, NJ
•Took over for two Pre-Calculus and two Algebra I classes that did not have a teacher for two months
•Quickly built a strong professional rapport with my classes to initiate learning
•Co-piloted Cognitive Tutor, a student interactive computer based teaching program, to present and reinforce material
•Prepared and executed detailed common core curriculum lesson plans supported by technology
Secondary Mathematics Tutor
Wyzant Tutoring Services, www.wyzant.com, Internet Based ServiceJuly 2009 – Present
•Served as a tutor offering private lessons in various subjects of math including: AB Calculus, Geometry, and Alegbra
•Inspired students to enjoy math by helping them make the overarching big connections
•Tutor ESL students in English and Spanish
Teaching ObservationSept 2005- Dec 2005
JFK High School, Woodbridge Public Schools, Woodbridge, NJ
•Assisted and observed teaching in an Algebra 2 and Calculus class
Coaching Experience and Employment:
Athletic Advance Chaplain, Assistant Director, and Assistant Coach2003-Present
Interdenominational, International Non-For Profit Ministry, Edison, NJ
•Orchestrate and present devotionals and skits at weekly soccer practices, averaging 12-15 people
•Direct and participate in low level skits
•Organize fundraisers to support trips and activities
•Coordinate and run practices, training sessions, and soccer games
•Help arrange logistical aspects of good will trips
Soccer Trainer2002-2010
Rovers International Soccer Camps, Metuchen, NJ
•Coached various groups of children from fourth through tenth grade, both male and female
•Stressed structure and mechanics while training them in the basics of soccer
Soccer/Basketball Coach2005-2006
Somerset Christian Academy, Somerset, NJ
•Directed practices for the boys’ middle school teams three times, with at least one game, a week
•Focused on building professional relationships with several players that continue to play
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