High School Math Specialist
Chicago Pubic Schools
Aug 2019 - Apr 2021
Supported the district-wide implementation of the Skyline Curriculum
Contributed to the district-wid... e vision for high school mathematics teaching and learning
Supported teacher practice via professional learning, curriculum supports, programmatic supports, and partnerships with the goal of improving student outcomes
Designed and facilitate professional learning for high school teachers, instructional leaders, and administrators
Created tools and resources that demonstrated instructional best practices in HS mathematics
Researched, evaluated, and prepared recommendations on effective pedagogy, technology use, and other relevant policy guidance for all HS mathematics students
Provided differentiated instructional support in a portfolio of schools through working:
directly with teachers to model and support the use of effective, research-based instructional practices that is guided by data/evidence
collaboratively with teams (Departments, ILTs, etc.) to drive data-informed instructional planning and be accountable for targeted outcomes
with school-based leadership teams to meet school, network, and district goals
Actively participated in the equity initiatives at the district level with the Office of Equity and other content specialistsread more
Math Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
Aug 2015 - Jun 2019
Developed and facilitated a standards-based CCCS-M aligned double-block algebra 1 curriculum designe... d to provide students the opportunity to deeply explore and master the conceptual foundations and procedural skills of algebra while simultaneously allowing students to revisit skills that they lack proficiency around
Co-facilitated Freshman Team meetings to address student academic and social needs and formulate solutions to meet these needs
Planned and facilitated biweekly math department meetings that focused on coaching new teachers, integrating and implementing SEL practices within all math curriculum and instruction, and collaborating around standards based assessment and grading
School Site Council teacher representative, School Leadership Team representativeread more