Math+Coach

==Math Coach **South Western School District**== 2004 — 2007**

My goal as the math coach for the South Western School District was to create a change in the way children learn mathematics by shifting instruction away from rote memorization of computational procedures toward investigation, problem-solving and a deeper understanding of underlying mathematical concepts. I believe that coaches should work toward building a culture of coaching in the district, where teachers collaborate and coach one another, and espouse a philosophy of continuous improvement to grow from good to great. **


 * Responsibilities: **
 * ======Designed and maintained web site as resource for teachers, parents and students: @http://www.swsd.k12.pa.us/baresvle/MathMaterials/index.htm ======
 * ======Assisted teachers with implementation of Everyday Mathematics in 4 elementary buildings ======
 * ======Conducted classroom observations and provided feedback ======
 * ======Conducted model lessons ======
 * ======Facilitated math curriculum revision and design of common assessments ======
 * ======Designed progress monitoring probes for math ======
 * ======Analyzed 4 Sight and PSSA data. Lead teachers in data analysis ======
 * ======Conducted Parent Math Nights ======
 * ======Conducted professional development for teachers and paraprofessionals ======
 * ======Provide intervention for struggling students in grades 1 - 5 ======
 * ======Managed the budgeting, ordering, and distribution of math materials ======

Please visit the links below to browse through resources I created as a Math Coach.

[|Role of a Math Coach.doc]: To introduce teachers to the role of a Math coach [|Are You Interested.doc] : This form, along with interviews and conversation can be used to enroll teachers in a coaching relationship. [|Observation Form.doc]: This form can be used during an observation and as a conversation guide during the post-observation conversation [|Strategies Observed.doc] - Alternative observation form to focus on specific instructional strategies [|November Newsletter.doc] .Samples of Newsletters I sent to teachers throughout the course of a school year [|February Newsletter.doc] [|partial quotients division.doc]: A sample of instruction sheets teachers could use and send home to parents [|Confidentiality Notice.doc]: This note is sent to teachers to help develop a trusting, reciprocal relationship. [|What do I tell parents at Back.doc]: This was given to teachers to help them explain Everyday Math to parents at Back to School Night Parent Resources: The parent page on my Everyday Math website Alternative Algorithms for Parents: Presentations to help explain alternative algorithms to parents [|EM Algorithms for Parents.ppt]: These were Powerpoints I created for Family and Parent Math Nights [|parent night.ppt] [|Parent Resource Handbook.doc] : A Resources Handbook for parents that explains some common Everyday Math procedures [|How Parents Can Help.doc] : Some suggestions for how parents can help at home ** Student Resources ** Student Resources: The student page on my Everyday Math Website [|Summer Packet.doc]: Just a sample of the summer packets I created for students. [|Student Placemats.doc]: These were laminated and used with students who needed practice with Some Everyday Math routines
 * Communicating With Teachers: **
 * Communicating With Parents: **

Photo Obtained from Microsoft Word