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Meghan Bentley

Montreal,QC

Summary

Diligent Math Teacher with a resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated with over ten years of secondary classroom experience. Dedicated to creating inclusive and safe learning environments that create persistent and capable mathematicians.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Secondary Mathematics Teacher

VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD, Gladstone Secondary School
09.2015 - 06.2023

• Developed and implemented classroom instruction plans for a range of mathematics courses, including Math 9, Workplace and Apprenticeship Mathematics 10 & 11, Pre-Calculus Foundations 10, and Pre-Calculus 11 & 12.
• Collaborated effectively with colleagues to design unit outlines that emphasized both content mastery and the development of curricular competencies.
• Created comprehensive video lessons for Pre-Calculus 11 and Math 9 courses.
• Utilized a diverse array of assessment techniques, such as skill quizzes, mastery tests, investigations, student reflections, and projects, to gauge and promote students' understanding.
• Demonstrated the ability to differentiate assessments to cater to unique needs of students, including those facing challenges with online learning and English Language Learners.
• Provided valuable academic and organizational support to students in the Resource Room.
• Leveraged technology including Desmos Classroom, One Note, Camtasia, and tablet computers, to enhance students' comprehension and engagement.
• Demonstrated a strong commitment to professional development by actively participating in various training sessions and applying current research findings to enhance teaching practices.
• Enriched the school's community by acting as the teacher sponsor to the Math Contest Club and the 2019 Graduation Committee.

Substitute Teacher

VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD
01.2015 - 02.2017
  • Delivered uninterrupted and high-quality instruction to diverse classrooms spanning from Kindergarten to grade 12.
  • Contributed to the Vancouver Learning Network by assisting with material development and assessment for high school math courses during a three-week period.

Secondary Mathematics Teacher

MAPLE LEAF EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS
09.2011 - 06.2014
  • Taught a range of math courses, including Calculus 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Pre-Calculus 11, Pre-Calculus 10 and Planning 10.
  • Created instructional units that integrated the BC Ministry's Prescribed Learning Outcomes with the specific needs of EAL learners and students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Played a pivotal role in the implementation of new technology, The PowerSchool Grade Book, through testing, supporting teachers and delivering professional development.
  • Actively contributed as a member of the Assessment and Evaluation Committee, assuming leadership responsibilities for a school-wide professional development session on grading and championing the use of structured formative assessment techniques in the classroom.


NSERC Summer Student

University Of Calgary
07.2007 - 08.2007
  • Collaborated with fellow students to author a research paper in LaTeX focused on Homogeneous Metric Spaces, actively contributing to mathematical proofs and research endeavours.

Education

Master of Mathematics for Teachers -

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
Waterloo, ON
09.2018

Bachelor of Education - Mathematics

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver, BC
08.2011

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA`
Victoria, BC
08.2008

How To Learn Math: For Teachers -

STANFORD
Online
08.2014

Skills

    Secondary Mathematics

    Instructional Strategies

    Class Instruction

    Lesson Planning

    Individualized Support

    Assessment

    Standards-Based Reporting

    Content Creation

    Video Creation and Editing

    Collaboration

    Professional Development

    Microsoft Office

Certification

Québec Brevet d'enseignement 2023

Accomplishments

    NSERC - Undergraduate Research Scholarship 2007

    Sultan Vicwood K.T Chong - Entrance Scholarship 2004

    Alexander Rutherford – Scholarship 2004

Timeline

Secondary Mathematics Teacher

VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD, Gladstone Secondary School
09.2015 - 06.2023

Substitute Teacher

VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD
01.2015 - 02.2017

Secondary Mathematics Teacher

MAPLE LEAF EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS
09.2011 - 06.2014

NSERC Summer Student

University Of Calgary
07.2007 - 08.2007

Master of Mathematics for Teachers -

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

Bachelor of Education - Mathematics

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA`

How To Learn Math: For Teachers -

STANFORD

Québec Brevet d'enseignement 2023

Meghan Bentley