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Department & Budget Leadership ~ Curriculum Development ~ Parent Relations

Assessments ~ Behavior / Classroom Management ~ STEM Activities ~ Differentiation

         Resourcefully draw upon multiple instructional approaches to accommodate and align with students broad-based needs, learning styles, ad difficulties.

         Able to nurture an encouraging and supportive learning environment to foster students academic growth, confidence, and knowledge base.

         Adept at program development, creating lesson plans and assignments, evaluating student performance, IEP development, and orchestrating extracurricular activities.

         Proactively integrate technology into curricular initiatives where applicable to enhance delivery, engagement, and student comprehension.

         Excel at steering educational improvement efforts through data-driven decision-making, critical thinking skills, collaboration, and problem solving expertise.

         Exhibit patience and empathy in assisting struggling students to grasp difficult concepts.

         Championed countless STEM and math initiatives such as Golden Ratio, Career Project, Construction Project, Waterville, Cable Project, and Line of Best Fit.

Central Catholic High School, Wheeling, WV, 2016 to Present

Math Teacher

         Teach Algebra 2, Honors Algebra 2, Business Math, Math Applications, and SAT/ACT Prep within Google-based classroom environment.

Sewickley Academy, Sewickley, PA, 1999 to 2016

Math Department Director & Teacher

         Administered mathematical program for middle school students in grades 5 through 9.

         Placed students in appropriate level courses based on assessments, past performance, teacher recommendations, interviews, and testing data.

         Prepared students for advancement to higher learning by teaching Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Trigonometry, and SAT Prep.

         Provided extensive counseling and tutoring, instructed summer school classes, and conducted more than 1,000 special help sessions each year.

         Communicated with parents via telephone and in writing to discuss student progress and issues.

         Cost-effectively controlled $10K department budget to meet needs of school and students.

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         Successfully motivated high-achieving math students by initiating Honors Geometry Class.

         Assembled team of students to participate in MATHCOUNTS program which promotes mathematics achievement through fun contests and competition.

         Led team to win numerous awards at local, state, and national level for MATHCOUNTS, Math FAX, and Pennsylvania Math League.

         Served as integral member of Evaluation, Compensation and Admissions Committees, Chairman of Annual Fund Committee, Math Contest Coordinator, and NCTM member.

         Orchestrated regular trips to Washington, D.C. with full accountability for itinerary, logistics, collecting payments, chaperones, lodging, and meals.

         Winner of 2004 Ham Clark Award (Teacher of the Year in Independent Schools).

West Junior High School, Woodland Hills School District, Pittsburgh, PA, 1997 to 1999

Math Teacher

         Developed and delivered lesson plans for Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Geometry classes.

         Closely and consistently monitored student progress, graded homework, tests and exams, and provided extra assistance when required.

         Proficiently employed positive classroom management strategies to facilitate learning.

         Tutored students in Pre-Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Trigonometry.

         Diligently and consistently enforced student code of conduct, attendance, and discipline.

         Pioneered participation in MATHCOUNTS program and resourcefully introduced Professor Puzzle through Pitt University to remediate students.

         Taught secondary math in Alternative Education Program to aid students in understanding difficult mathematical concepts.

Prior background includes role as Mathematics Teacher (Gr.5-8) & Department Chairman,

Saint Simon and Jude School and Saint Canice School Diocese of Pittsburg, Pittsburgh, PA.

Winner of 1994 Golden Apple Award (Teacher of the Year in Catholic Schools).

Master of Education, Duquesne University, Graduate School of Education, Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science in Education, Duquesne University, Graduate School of Education, Pittsburgh, PA

Certification in Secondary Mathematics

Professional Development:

Developmental Design Training, Interdisciplinary Specialist

Google Classroom, Sheets, and Slides; Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; Educreations; Smartboard; Emulator, Graphic Calculator; SAP, TI-Nspire CAS