Catherine Husband
Lake Forest,CA
Summary
Dynamic Mathematics Teacher with a proven track record at Mission Viejo High School, skilled in curriculum development and effective classroom management. Fostered critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enhancing student performance through personalized tutoring and collaborative strategies. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments that promote academic success and independent learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
Mission Viejo High School
08.2016 - Current
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Maintained lesson flexibility to adapt to student progress and information retention.
- Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
- Supplemented textbook material with approved third-party examples and resources for clarity on difficult topics.
- Member of the AVID site team.
- An International Baccalaureate trained mathematics teacher.
- CollegeBoard Advanced Placement Summer Institute trained - AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Statistics
Mathematics Teacher
McKinney High School
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Mathematics Teacher
Redlands East Valley High School
08.2006 - 06.2014
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
Mathematics Teacher
Yucaipa High School Ninth Grade Campus
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Helped students make good decisions about course choices for educational and vocational goals.
- Held regular office hours to assist students struggling with materials.
- Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
Mathematics Teacher
AB Miller High School
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Tutored in the AVID classroom.
Education
Master of Education - Education
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2003
High School Diploma -
Redlands High School
Redlands, CA06-1999
Skills
- Performance analysis
- Analysis of mathematical concepts
- Academic tutoring support
- Effective classroom management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Measurable goal planning
- Curriculum development
- Professional development
Certification
- California Single Subject Teacher Credential - Mathematics, University of California, Riverside - June 2004 to present
- Texas Educator Certificate, State Board for Educator Certification, Mathematics Grades (7-12), English as a Second Language Supplemental - March 2015 - June 2020
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher
Mission Viejo High School
08.2016 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
McKinney High School
08.2014 - 06.2016
Mathematics Teacher
Redlands East Valley High School
08.2006 - 06.2014
Mathematics Teacher
Yucaipa High School Ninth Grade Campus
08.2005 - 06.2006
Mathematics Teacher
AB Miller High School
08.2004 - 06.2005
Master of Education - Education
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
University of California, Riverside
High School Diploma -
Redlands High School