Resume

Private Math Tutor
Online – Novato, CA
June 2020 – Present

• Deliver personalized online math instruction to individual students and small groups, spanning elementary through high school levels.
  
  

• Design and implement customized lesson plans tailored to each student's unique learning style and family objectives.
  
  

• Provide academic support aligned with school curricula, reinforcing classroom learning and addressing specific challenges.
  
  

• Specialize in preparing students for standardized tests, including the High School Placement Test (HSPT) and the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), focusing on test-taking strategies and confidence-building.
  
  

• Foster a supportive and engaging virtual learning environment that encourages student participation and enthusiasm for mathematics.

Advanced Math Teacher
Holy Name School – San Francisco, CA
August 2016 – June 2020

• Led the advanced mathematics curriculum for grades 5 through 8, significantly expanding the program beyond the traditional 8th-grade focus to include earlier grades.
  
  

• Developed and implemented a rigorous, differentiated curriculum that prepared students for high school-level mathematics, including Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus.
  
  

• Achieved a 100% placement rate of students into advanced high school math tracks, with several students qualifying for Pre-Calculus as freshmen.
  
  

• Contributed to the school's reputation for academic excellence, particularly in mathematics, as evidenced by consistent student success in high school placements .

Math Teacher
Kittredge School – San Francisco, CA
August 2014 – June 2020

• Instructed 7th-grade advanced mathematics and 8th-grade standard mathematics, tailoring lessons to meet diverse student needs.
  
  

• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with Kittredge School's curriculum, emphasizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  
  

• Prepared students for high school mathematics, contributing to a strong foundation that supports their academic progression.

Founder & CEO
Ms. R. Tutors – San Francisco Bay Area, CA
October 2006 – January 2019

• Established and led Ms. R. Tutors, a reputable educational service provider specializing in personalized home tutoring across the San Francisco Bay Area.
  
  

• Recruited, trained, and managed a team of up to 30 independent contractors, ensuring high-quality academic support for students of all ages and levels.
  
  

• Coordinated tutor-student placements, aligning educational needs with tutor expertise to optimize learning outcomes.
  
  

• Maintained active engagement in education by serving as a substitute teacher in San Francisco schools, staying attuned to classroom dynamics and curriculum standards
  
  

Middle School Math Teacher
Takoma Park Middle School – Silver Spring, MD
September 2003 – June 2006

• Taught mathematics to students in grades 6 through 8, delivering comprehensive instruction aligned with the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum.
  
  

• Developed and implemented lesson plans that emphasized both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency, fostering students' ability to think and reason mathematically.
  
  

5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Maryvale Elementary School – Rockville, MD
September 2000 – June 2003

• Instructed all core subjects for 5th-grade students, delivering comprehensive lessons aligned with the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) curriculum.
  
  

• Collaborated with the school principal to create instructional math videos aimed at assisting parents in supporting their children's learning at home.
  
  

• Appointed as the school's math specialist, providing mentorship and support to fellow teachers to enhance mathematics instruction and student achievement.
  
  

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Minor in Mathematics

University of Maryland, College Park

August 1996 – June 2000