High School Assistant

Vittoria Macadino

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EDUCATION

Boston College, Lynch School of Education Chestnut Hill, MA

Master’s of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (Fifth Year Program), May 2011

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and Mathematics, May 2010

GPA: 3.99/4.00, Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List First Honors, Lynch School Honors Program, Golden Key International Honors Society, Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Honor Society, Recipient of Albert A. Bennett Award for outstanding academic achievement in mathematics, Recipient of the Lynch School Award for outstanding work as an Undergraduate Researcher, Recipient of USAA National Collegiate Education Award, Member of Pi Mu Epsilon- National Mathematics Honor Society

LICENSURE

Massachusetts Certification, Secondary Mathematics Grades 8 – 12, pending

Communication and Literacy Test: Passed March 3, 2010

09 Mathematics Test: Passed July 10, 2010

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Milton High School, Milton, MA

Mathematics Student Teacher, Suburban Public School Setting Fall 2009Taught two on-level Pre-calculus classes for 14-week-term (20+ 11th and 12th grade students per class)Ran classroom, planned daily activities and lessons using SmartBoard technology and TI Interactive Software Programs, assigned quarter grades, and maintained contact with parents via email, telephone, and parent/teacher conferencesProvided instruction in variety of topics including Polynomial Functions, Rational Functions, and Exponential and Logarithmic Functions through cooperative and individual learning formats Planned and taught a two-week unit plan on Writing Linear Equations in below level Algebra I Part II class of twenty 9th and 10th grade students and co-taught this class with cooperating teacherDeveloped lesson plans, assessments, and varied instructional techniques to meet the needs of diverse learners of all ability levels, including accommodations and modifications for special needs students and students with IEPsAttended open house, professional development seminars on diversity, and department meetingsDesigned and implemented action research project to inquire into the effects of study skills interventions on students’ attitudes towards and performance on mathematics assessments

Milton High School, Milton, MA

Mathematics Pre-Practicum III, Suburban Public School Setting Spring 2009Collaborated with cooperating teacher in two 11th grade Pre-calculus classes, two sophomore Honors Algebra II classes (about 25 students each), and one freshman Algebra I class (about 20 students)Planned and taught lesson in Honors Algebra II class on Statistics and Statistical Graphs using SmartBoard technology, which incorporated MCAS practice test problemsPlanned and taught lessons in Algebra I class on Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities and Exponential Functions

Waltham High School, Waltham, MA

Mathematics Pre-Practicum II, Suburban Public School Setting Fall 2008Worked with cooperating teacher in two 11th Algebra II classes and one freshman honors geometry classAssisted ELL student one-on-one in Academic Language Intervention ProjectPlanned and taught three lessons, one in Algebra II on horizontal and vertical translations, and two in Honors Geometry on proofsIncorporated graphing calculators, PowerPoint technology, and collaborative problem-solving as well as lecture strategies, and provided accommodations for diverse learnersCreated worksheets using GeoGebra and Geometry Sketchpad Software Programs

Brighton High School, Brighton, MA

Mathematics Pre-Practicum I, Urban School Setting Fall 2007Collaborated with classroom teacher in two 9th grade Algebra classes: College prep. and HonorsObserved many different teaching methods including lecture, collaborative group work, and student-directed instruction, and assisted with class work and group work activitiesPlanned and co-taught two lessons: Statistics/Statistical Analysis and Ratios & Proportions, which incorporated lecture, collaborative group activities, & worksheets on real-world application problemsWorked with classroom teacher in a 12th grade Special Education MCAS Preparatory classReviewed and taught MCAS practice test problems in whole-class as well as one-on-one instruction

WORK EXPERIENCE

Boston College Lynch School of Education Chestnut Hill, MA

Graduate Teaching Assistant September 2010 – Present Teaching assistant for ED108: Teaching Mathematics & Technology, ED 304: Middle School and Secondary Mathematics Methods, and ED674: Teaching Mathematical Problem Solving in Grades 4 - 12Teach technology lessons and grade technology assignments involving SmartBoard, Geometer’s Sketchpad, DreamWeaver, Weebly, and Destination MathematicsAid in class organization and preparation of manipulatives including Algebra Tiles, Cuisenaire Rods, Pattern Blocks, Unifix Cubes, etc…

Boston College Lynch School of Education Chestnut Hill, MA

Graduate Research Assistant, Department Chair June 2010 – PresentCollaborate with BC faculty to compile and organize data on students, faculty, academic programs, courses, etc. to complete Internal Review Project for the Department of Teacher Education, Special Education, and Curriculum & Instruction (TESECI)Conduct research on Top 10 Education Schools (i.e. programs of study, faculty & students, mission, etc.)Compile agendas for department meetings and assist Department Chair in other administrative duties

Learning Resource Center for Student Athletes (LRSA) Chestnut Hill, MA

Calculus Tutor September 2010 – December 2010Provided weekly drop-in tutoring for Boston College student-athletes enrolled in Calculus I & II

Options Through Education (OTE) Summer Transitional Program Chestnut Hill, MA

Math Tutor June 2010 – August 2010Tutored a select group of 39 diverse students with potential for success despite educational or financial challenges to help prepare them for entry into Boston College Provided one-on-one and group tutoring in Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Pre-Finite/Statistics 5 nights per week (assisted with homework and studying for exams)

Boston College Lynch School of Education Chestnut Hill, MA

Undergraduate Research Fellow June 2007 – May 2010Assist Dr. Lillie Albert, Associate Professor in the Lynch School of Education (LSOE), with survey data organization and analysis for book on adult learners decisions to pursue professional education programConduct research for literature review on professional education programs favored by adult learners Assist in organization of survey data into charts and spreadsheets Conduct research, create outlines, and assist in writing sections of book on mathematics education Edit and review articles written for publication in academic journalsPresented research and experience as Undergraduate Research Fellow at LSOE Dean’s Open House

St. Columbkille Summer Program Chestnut Hill, MA

Lead Aide June 2009 – August 2009Planned and implemented afternoon activities, projects, and educational lessons according to the theme of the camp for group of 10 – 20 fifth-gradersSupervised, delegated jobs/responsibilities, and worked collaboratively with camp Aides Organized and assisted in weekly field trips and special eventsDeveloped supportive relationships with students and maintained positive contact with parents

Boston College Mathematics Department Chestnut Hill, MA

Math Grader January 2008 - May 2008Graded students’ homework for Professor Howard Troughton’s MT101 Calculus class

VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Boston College Campus School Chestnut Hill, MA

Creative Kids Volunteer and Coordinator September 2006 – May 2010 Supervise and participate in interactions between BC volunteer ‘buddies’ and a group of 12-16 Campus School children with moderate to severe disabilities, using instruments and song as music therapyFacilitate discussion among ‘buddies’ after each session Co-lead team of five to select 30- 35 BC volunteers each semesterOrganized bake sale fund-raiser to benefit the Campus School, raising over $350

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Dance Organization of Boston College: Jazz Teacher and Dancer: 2007 - 2010

Boston College Big Sister: Fall 2008 – Spring 2009

SKILLS PC and Macintosh: Microsoft Word, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, GeoGebra, Geometry Sketchpad

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