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Rodica Nefian

Scotts Valley

Summary

Dedicated math teacher with over 19 years of experience in fostering student growth and mastery of curriculum. Skilled in creating interactive lesson plans and employing assessment techniques to support diverse learners. Committed to creating a collaborative classroom environment that promotes learning, engagement and confidence. I am a strong believer in teamwork, in our shared expertise; a collaborative math department is a "dream come true.".

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Math Teacher (Grades 7-8)

CT English Middle School
Los Gatos
06.2007 - Current
  • Crafted interactive lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards to enhance student engagement and understanding.
  • Delivered personalized support to students facing challenges with complex topics, fostering their academic growth and confidence.
  • Utilized educational technology to facilitate interactive learning experiences.
  • Assessed student performance through regular quizzes and standardized tests.
  • Contributed to the creation of math pathways at our Middle School by teaching the first accelerated high school math classes in 2007.
  • Organized after-school intervention programs and math clubs to promote student engagement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects enhancing student learning.
  • Participated in faculty meetings and professional development workshops focused on mathematics teaching strategies.
  • Engaged with SVMI since 2007 to develop activities and strategies that enhance in-depth math comprehension.

Education

Teaching Credential Program - Single Subject Teaching Credential Math

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
06-2025

Master of Science - Geology

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
12-1999

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Bucharest University
Romania
06-1995

Skills

  • Math curriculum design to foster students' engagement and participation
  • Student centered learning
  • Student Assessment (I-ready, MDTP, MARS tasks- formative and summative)
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Active learning strategies (SVMI activities, you cubed practices, growth mindset lessons, technology integration)
  • Interactive learning
  • Classroom management
  • Problem solving workshops and real world math projects

Timeline

Math Teacher (Grades 7-8)

CT English Middle School
06.2007 - Current

Teaching Credential Program - Single Subject Teaching Credential Math

Santa Clara University

Master of Science - Geology

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Science - Geology

Bucharest University

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