Experienced Mathematics Teacher and Department Head

Mr. Matthew Gaitane

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East Wareham, MA 02538

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C: 774-***-****

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OBJECTIVE: To obtain the advertised mathematics position at Blackstone Valley Prep High School for the 2026-27 school year.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1)Barnstable High School (Hyannis, MA), 2024-2026. Full time math teacher. Taught Geometry and Intermediate Algebra. Served as the school’s assistant baseball coach.

2)Rising Tide Charter High School (Plymouth, MA), 2022-2024. Full time math teacher. Taught Advanced Placement Calculus, Pre-Calculus, and Geometry. Served as the school’s boys middle school basketball coach.

3)Westport High School (Westport, MA), 2021-22. Full time math teacher. Taught Advanced Placement Calculus, Algebra I, and Geometry.

4)New Bedford High School (New Bedford, MA), 2016-2021. Full time math teacher. Taught Advanced Placement Calculus and Honors Pre-Calculus.

5)Middleboro High School (Middleboro, MA), 2010-2015, Full time math teacher and business teacher. Taught high school Algebra, Geometry, Business (Marketing and Accounting), and Pre-Calculus.

6)Galvin Middle School (Canton, MA), 2009-2010, Interim Math Department Head and Grade 6 Teacher. Work with all Level II students. High percentage of students are on Individual Educational Plans. Two of the four classes are co-taught with Special Education teacher.

7)BMC Durfee High School (Fall River, MA), 2004-2009. Full-time math teacher (2004- 2007). Math Department Head (2007-2009). Taught various levels of mathematics, from Introductory Algebra through Pre-Calculus. As a department chairperson, I was responsible for coordinating the department. In particular, major responsibilities included evaluating teachers, preparing yearly budgets, coordinating the master schedule, implementing quarterly exams in all math courses, and maintaining inventory.

8)Bishop Connolly High School (Fall River, MA), 2000-2004. Full time math instructor. Taught all levels of mathematics, from Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus. Also, served as the school’s interim Athletic Director during the 2002-2003 school year.

EDUCATION:

1) Boston University (Boston, MA), Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, September 2009.

2) Assumption College (Worcester, MA), Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 1997.

3) Converse College (Spartanburg, SC), have completed seven graduate courses in mathematics.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

1) Mathematics 8-12: Professional License

2) Mathematics 6-8: Professional License

3) Business (5-12): Professional License

4) Supervisor/Director Mathematics (K-12)

5) Eligible to obtain Initial Licensure as a secondary school Principal.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Proficient in Google Classroom, Schoolbrains, Aspen

• Proficient with use of Graphing Calculator

• Proficient in lesson planning and writing rubrics for formative and summative assessments • Proficient in modifying assignments for students on Individualized Educational Plans • Knowledgeable and experienced with working with a variety and diverse group of learners. • Excellent communication skills with families, students, and colleagues.

• Strong understanding of Massachusetts Frameworks

• Strong understanding of NCTM Standards

• Experienced in teacher evaluation rubric

• Certified and trained in Sheltered Immersion Endorsements (SEI)

• Average score of 3.5 on the 2023 Advanced Placement Calculus Exam AB

REFERENCES:

1) Bryan Mardit – provided in application

2) Sean McNiff – provided in application

3) Shukla Sengupta – provided in application

• Others can be furnished upon request

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