EDUCATION
Masters of Science for Teachers of Mathematics
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH (Summers 2002, 2003, 2004)
Washington State Teaching Certificate
Washington State Univ., Pullman, WA (Fall semesters, 1991, 1992, 1993)
B.A. in Mathematics
University of Washington, Seattle, WA (1987-1991)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Mathematics Instructor
Dhahran Middle School, Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (2014-present)
Courses Taught
- Algebra 1 - 8th Grade
- Adviser, National Junior Honor Society, 2014-present. (Our NJHS groups meet weekly on Tuesdays, all year long.)
- American Mathematics Competitions AMC-8 2017. (I introduced this to Dhahran School)
- Gauss 8th Grade Math Contests from University of Waterloo, Ontario. I have helped build this contest culture.
- Chaperoned school dances, events and NJHS-sponsored functions widely.
- TI-84 Teaching Calculator
- Promethean Smart Board
- Googleclass
- Power Learning and Power School programs
- NWEA MAP Math Assessments - Fall and Spring each year
- Supplemental Resources: Khan Academy, Quizizz, Kahoots, Quizlet, Geogebra, Desmos, Explore Learning
- Atlas Rubicon
Mathematics Instructor
Yangon International School, Yangon, Myanmar (2012-2014)
Courses Taught
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- Precalculus
- AP Calculus AB (Top Possible Score of 5. 2013-2014 AP Cohort was 17 Students - Fourteen "5's", Two "4's", One "3". Class Average 4.76.)
- Statistics (Introduced this class to YIS in '13/14 with goal of offering AP Statistics the following year)
- Grade 9 Adviser
- Coordinated the first YIS Grade 9 Week Without Walls trip to PREM/Three Generations in Chiang Mai, Thailand Feb, '13. Chaperoned the trip with Grade 9's and three other chaperones.
- Table Tennis and Badminton coach
- Member of Math Curriculum Alignment K-12 Committee, Technology Committee, and WASC Steering Committee
- Plans to pilot The Math League math competitions and an SAT Math Practice club
- MimioTeach Interactive Whiteboard and Notebook Software (I introduced this to YIS)
- Geogebra (I introduced this to YIS)
- TI-84 Teaching Calculator (I introduced this to YIS)
- Engrade Online Gradebooks (I helped pilot this program for YIS)
- Wiki as a teacher website
- Gradequick, Atlas Rubicon, AP Central website
Mathematics Instructor
International School Nido de Aguilas, Santiago, Chile (2008-2011)
Courses Taught
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- IB Mathematical Studies SL
- IB Mathematics SL
- Introduced math contests/competitions from American Mathematics Competions and The Math League
- Presented at 2010 AASSA Conference on starting math leagues. Attempted to get an AASSA-wide math league off the ground (See AASSA Newsletter September, 2010, pgs 20-21)
- Co-offered SAT/ACT prep club afterschool every Monday
- Grade 11 advisor (including prom planning), 2009-2011
- Week Without Walls chaperone 2008-2011
- High school scheduling committee 2008-2009
- Chaperoned dances and sporting events, volunteered at school-wide functions, helped to plan and carry-out spirit-week activities.
- Smartboards & Notebook Software; LCD projectors
- Geogebra, Geometer's Sketchpad, TI-84 Graphing Calculator
- Wiki as a teacher website (I helped pilot these for the Nido HS in 2009)
- Student Response Devices/Clickers (I helped pilot these for the Nido HS in 2010)
- Powerschool, Atlas Rubicon, IB Website
Rabat American School, Rabat, Morocco (2001-2005, 2006-2008)
- curriculum/standards development
- textbook adoptions work
- mathematics competitions coordination
- Secondary Steering Committee member
Rabat American School, Rabat, Morocco (2001-2005, 2006-2008)
Courses Taught
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- Algebra 2
- International Baccalaureate SL Math Studies
- International Baccalaureate SL Math (Methods)
- Helped lead the RAS 9th grade Retreat, November 2006 and September 2007. Responsible for the safety and well-being of 30 9th graders and 4-6 additional chaperones.
- Advisor - National Honor Society Maghreb Chapter.
- Led the RAS 9th grade Mt. Toubkal Expedition, Septembers 2002, 2003, and 2004. Responsible for the safety and well-being of 20-35 9th graders and 4-6 additional chaperones. Successfully summitted all 3 years with the majority of 9th graders in a safe and organized manner.
- Coordinated the 2004 ISMTF Senior Mathematics Competition held at RAS. Planned and successfully executed a competition involving 90 visiting international students and coaches. International School Mathematics Teachers' Foundation
- Chaperoned dances and sporting events, attended school-wide functions, and regularly assisted with volleyball, basketball, track, & swimming contests.
- Supervised and accompanied student trips to math competitions in Europe.
- Advisor for grades 9, 10, and 12
Sandpoint High School, Sandpoint, Idaho, USA (September 2005-June 2006)
- Taught 9th, 10th, 11th grade math: Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 1B.
American Community School, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (1994-2000)courses taught:
- Math 7
- Math 8
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- Algebra 2
- Pre-Calculus
- Advanced Placement Calculus AB
- ACS Coordinator-NESA Math League.
- Served on Faculty Board-National Honor Society.
- Participated in Strategic Plan as a member of the Building Committee.
- Assisted in establishing a school-wide mission statement.
- Coached JV Academic Games Teams.
- Co-coached Varsity Debate and Forensics.
- Chaperoned dances and sporting events, attended school-wide functions, and assisted with volleyball, basketball, softball & swimming contests regularly.
- Supervised and accompanied numerous international student trips.
- Advisor for grades 9, 10, and 12
- Taught PSAT or SAT prep courses for math sections of those tests.
