Teaching

Michigan State University

Department of Teacher Education

Professional Roles and Mathematics Teaching Practice (TE801): Fall 2016 – Present

Core pedagogical areas: Measurement, Data, Geometry; Unit Cohesion
Taught the second of two elementary mathematics methods courses to first year graduate elementary PSTs
Designed three course projects that supported elementary interns with understanding their students’ multiple mathematical knowledge bases, constructing groupworthy mathematical tasks, and unit planning
Explicit focus of connecting to children’s social, academic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds
Discussed teacher discourse moves for facilitating whole group, small group, and individual student interactions
Integrated numerous elementary curricula with the Van de Walle and colleagues text on elementary mathematics

Teaching of Mathematics to Diverse Learners: Elementary (TE406): Spring 2017 – Present

Core pedagogical areas: Number and Operations, Fractions; Evaluating Tasks
Taught the first of two elementary mathematics methods courses to senior undergraduate elementary PSTs
Designed three course projects that supported PSTs in case studying the mathematical problem solving of one focal child, in the planning and implementation of whole class number talks, and the planning and teaching of a single mathematics lesson
Integrated the Bridges curriculum with the Van de Walle and colleagues text on elementary mathematics

Michigan State University

Department of Mathematics

Elementary Mathematics for Teachers: Algebra (MTH201): Fall 2012

Elementary Mathematics for Teachers: Geometry (MTH202): Springs 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019; Fall 2019

Topics taught included the number system (counting, positive and negative integers, rational numbers with an emphasis on fractions); arithmetic algorithms; proportions; percentages; dimensional analysis; angles; shapes; measurement (length, area, volume); and algebraic expressions, equations, and word problems
Coordinated standardized exams with the instructors of the other sections of the same course
Leveraged several computer-based algebra and geometry suites

Survey of Calculus I (MTH124): Fall 2018

Sample Syllabus

Mentored two first-time graduate teaching assistants via classroom observations and meetings
Instructor of record for one 36 student section with a focus on the business applications of calculus
Led a final examination review session for approximately 200 students

College Algebra (MTH103): Fall 2011

Instructor of record for two sections of general education college algebra which included equations; graphing; functional notations; linear, polynomial, and rational inequalities; absolute values; linear, polynomial, and rational functions; polynomial division and roots; exponents and logarithms; and applications of algebra
Provided accommodations for students with IEPs such as extended time or printed notes

Elementary Mathematics Methods

Mathematics Cotent