I am new to the Upwork platform, but I am not new to providing excellent mathematics instruction. Since transitioning from the classroom in 2013 to start my own tutoring company in Atlanta, I have focused on providing personalized mathematics tutoring to students in middle school, high school, and college who felt unsuccessful under prior teaching modalities or with prior tutors. Sessions are tailored to the individual student's unique learning style by efficiently identifying gaps in knowledge, employing differing methods of instruction, tailoring instruction to the needs or accommodations outlined in a 504 or IEP plan (if applicable), and helping overcome emotional barriers such as anxiety, shame, and frustration that often prevent students from flourishing in the subject.
Although I remain an active Atlanta-area tutor, I joined Upwork with a goal of finding additional opportunities to teach and consult in mathematics during the weekday hours my students are typically in school. Thus I am particularly interested in teaching opportunities that could occur during my weekday daytimes (8am-3pm EST).
HIGHLIGHTS
● More than fifteen years teaching experience in a variety of high school mathematics courses, including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry & Precalculus, Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics, International Baccalaureate (IB) Mathematics Standard Level (SL), and IB Mathematics Higher Level (HL).
● Fulton County Schools Teacher of the Year 2012 Finalist
●Teaching certification in mathematics, including Advanced Placement training, International Baccalaureate training, and a gifted endorsement
● Knowles Science Teaching 5-Year Fellow, Knowles Teacher Initiative
● Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Emory University
● Dan C. Moore Award for excellence in math, Oxford College of Emory University
EDUCATION
2007 Education Specialist with Gifted Endorsement, University of Georgia
2007 Masters of Education, University of Georgia
2005 Bachelor of Science in Biology with second major in Mathematics, Emory University
2001 International Baccalaureate Diploma, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate
EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENCE
2013-present Private Mathematics Tutor, Arielle Pool Math Tutoring
2008-2013 Mathematics Teacher, Riverwood International Charter School, Sandy Springs, GA
2007-2008 Mathematics Teacher, Winder-Barrow High School, Winder, G
2005-2007 Mathematics Education Graduate Assistant, University of Georgia
2004-2005 Projects and Research to Integrate Science and Math Fellowship, Emory University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2010 International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Math SL 3-day training, Atlanta Georgia
2009 Advanced Placement Calculus AB, 1-week training, Atlanta, Georgia
2008 International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, 3-day training, Atlanta, Georgia
2007 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
2005 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Denver, Colorado
2006 Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Rock Eagle, Georgia
2005-2009 Knowles Teaching Initiative Annual 3-day Conference
Teaching Mathematics
