EDUCATION
Masters of Science in Secondary Math Education, 2007-2009
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics/Economics, 2000-2004
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
CERTIFICATIONS
Secondary Math (7-12) PRAXIS II, awarded a Certificate of
Excellence from ETS.
Physics (7-12) PRAXIS
II
TEACHING
EXPERIENCE
Teacher, Leechburg Area School District, Leechburg, PA 15656, Fall 2016 - Present
§ Subjects include Math 7, Pre-Algebra. Integrated Math A
§ Students range from 6th through 12th grade
§ Incorporated many technologies such as Promethean Boards, Desmos, Remind101, and Chromebooks into mathematics lessons to increase student engagement and learning outcomes.
§ Utilized a wide range of instructional methods, from inquiry-based group work to direct instruction to investigative pair work, with a goal to reach all types of learners. Particular focus on hands-on discovery, to engage students in higher level of thinking and engagement.
§ Adapted lessons to meet needs of all students, including differentiated instructional methods such as supplementary instructional materials, one-on-one and small-group tutoring, use of stations to capture different intelligences, and differentiated homework and assignments.
§ Adhered to students’ individual needs, as outlined in IEPs. Adapted assessments and assignments to allow students to achieve the objective while respecting student’s individual abilities.
§ Made use of LMS PowerSchool for assessment management and increased parental communication.
Teacher, Woodland Hills School District, Pittsburgh, PA 15218, Fall 2009 - Present
§ Subjects include Pre-Algebra, Algebra I,
Geometry, Math Workshop, Alternative
Education Mathematics, Honors Physics and Astronomy
§ Students range from 8th through 12th
grade
§ Incorporated many technologies such as Promethean
Boards, Desmos, Remind101, and iPads into mathematics lessons to increase student
engagement and learning outcomes.
§ Utilized a wide range of instructional
methods, from inquiry-based group work to direct instruction to investigative
pair work, with a goal to reach all types of learners. Particular focus on hands-on discovery, to
engage students in higher level of thinking and engagement.
§ Adapted lessons to meet needs of all students,
including differentiated instructional methods such as supplementary
instructional materials, one-on-one and small-group tutoring, use of stations
to capture different intelligences, and differentiated homework and
assignments.
§ Adhered to students’ individual needs, as
outlined in IEPs. Adapted assessments
and assignments to allow students to achieve the objective while respecting
student’s individual abilities.
§ Made use of LMS Edline for
assessment management and increased parental communication.
§ Made use of LMS Schoology for assessment management and increased parental communication.
§ Made use of LMS Schoology for assessment management and increased parental communication.
Student Teacher, Penn Hills School District, Penn Hills, PA
Spring 2009
§ Subjects included Algebra I, Algebra II,
Geometry.
§ Extensive use of technology, including
Smartboard, TeacherTube, and document cameras.
Teacher, Ramapo-Indian Hills School District, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417, Fall 2004 – Spring
2006
§ Subjects include Geometry, Algebra II and
Fundamentals of Algebra II
§ Students range from 9th through 11th
grade
§ Utilized a wide range of instructional
methods, from inquiry-based group work to direct instruction to investigative
pair work, with a goal to reach all types of learners. Particular focus on hands-on discovery, to
engage students in higher level of thinking and engagement.
§ Adapted lessons to meet needs of all students,
including differentiated instructional methods such as supplementary instructional
materials, one-on-one and small-group tutoring, use of stations to capture
different intelligences, and differentiated homework and assignments.
§ Adhered to students’ individual needs, as
outlined in IEPs. Adapted assessments
and assignments to allow students to achieve the objective while respecting
student’s individual abilities.
PUBLIC
INVOLVEMENT
§
Presenter at 2013 EdCamp Pittsburgh Conference. Topic:
“The Importance of Being Silly.” October
2013
§
Presenter at 2014 EdCamp Pittsburgh Conference. Topic:
“Getting The Most From Your Reflective Blog.” April 2014
§
Presenter
at Twitter Math Camp 2014. Topic: “180 Blogging: How Your Practice Can Benefit
The Most From Daily Reflection.” July 2014
§
Presenter
at Twitter Math Camp 2014. Topic: “Number Sense Bootcamp: Middle School
Mathematics Games-for-Learning and Games-for-Practice.” July 2014
§ Presenter at Global Math Department. Topic: “A Single Problem: An
Unlikely Love Story.” January 2015
§ Presenter at National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Conference, Atlantic City. Topic: “I’m Blogging With The
Man In The Mirror.” October, 2015.
§
Co-organizer
for EdCamp Pittsburgh Conference, April 2014, October 2014, April 2015, October
2015, May 2016
§
Co-organizer
for Twitter Math Camp, July 2014.
§
Co-organizer
for EdCamp-style district-wide inservice for faculty and staff of Woodland
Hills School District, February 2016
§ Participant at EdCamp Foundation Organizers Summit, April 2016.
§ Participant at EdCamp Department of Education, July 2016.
§ Participant at EdCamp Foundation Organizers Summit, April 2016.
§ Participant at EdCamp Department of Education, July 2016.
§
Moderator
of #MSMathChat, a weekly discussion of topics that concern middle school math
teachers and improving their practice.
§
Media
Appearances:
o “The Values of Genre Fiction with Teacher JustinAion” 90.5 WESA, November 18, 2013
o “Episode 9: Justin Aion (180 Blogging)” Mathed Out
Podcast, April 28, 2015
o “Why Do We Send Kids to School?” Huffington Post, October 8, 2015
o “EdCamps As Professional Development”
TeacherJam.org, February 22, 2016
o “EdCamps As Professional Development” TeacherJam.org, February 28, 2016
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