Charles Roth

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4606 6 Avenue, Apt. 4F Brooklyn, NY 11220

LandmarkCharlie@gmail.com
(646) 703-4120

Education

Current
Certifications
Teaching
Experience

Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY

2004 2006

Master of Arts, Mathematics Education, awarded October 2006.

Peace Corps Fellow
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, awarded January 2001.
Graduated cum laude.

1997 2001

State of New York Professional Teaching License, Grades 7 12 Mathematics

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor/CPR and First Aid Instructor/Lifeguard
Mathematics Teacher, Landmark High School New York, NY
2004 Present
Designed and implemented new Statistics curriculum, including creating engaging lessons and
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activities and performance based formative and summative assessments aimed at preparing 12
graders for the data analysis of self-designed science investigations required for graduation.
Designed and implemented new Discreet Math curriculum, including units on Social Choice, Game
Theory and Code Breaking.
Collaboratively Planned with colleagues and Taught engaging lessons for students taking Algebra,
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Geometry, Trigonometry, Probability and Statistics to students in 9 12 grade.
Taught with another teacher in a Special Education inclusion Collaborative Team Teaching
classroom, using different CTT techniques, including Dual Teaching, Parallel Teaching, and One
Teach/One Observe.
Organized and initiated collaborative planning during common prep periods with math teachers who
teach the same curriculum.
As Math Department Leader (2012 - present), facilitated meetings on Inquiry Work, including data
analysis of student outcomes.
Taught integrated Mathematics and Government class after school using COMAPs For All
Practical Purposes units on Social Choice (Voting) and Apportionment.
Advisor for 17 to 25 advisees. Duties include academic conferences, behavior conferences, regular
parent contact, advisee advocacy, planning and leading weekly field trips for NY Experience
curriculum, helping students complete graduation portfolios, planning, teaching daily lessons to
increase student academic and social success and facilitating student-led community service projects.
Planned and taught several elective classes, including P.E., Swahili Language, Game Strategies,
Teen Health, Homework Help, Math Help, and American Red Cross First Aid/CPR.
As Grade Team Leader and Co-Leader (2005-2010, 2011-2013) for various grade levels, planned
and facilitated meetings of teachers to plan Advisory units and activities, share best practices, and
share student concerns. Attended weekly and semi-weekly Leadership Team meetings with other
Team Leaders and Administration to discuss broad, school-wide issues and overall school identity.
Member of Scheduling Committee to reorganize schedule to fit changing needs.
Member of Hiring Committee to find, interview and choose potential teachers.
Mentored Student Teachers as Cooperating Teacher, consistently planning, observing and
conferencing with the Student Teacher.
As Department of Education New Teacher Mentor, collaboratively planned with and observed lessons
by a new teacher and officially logged interactions into new Mentor Tracking System.
Designed, implemented and directed Landmark High School Conservation Exchange Program, a
multi-curricular experiential learning program focused on Panamanian ecology and culture.
Girls Basketball Coach (2006 2009)
Player on student/teacher co-ed Intramural Softball Team (2005 2014).

Teaching
Experience

Teacher/Peace Corps Volunteer, Lindi Secondary School Lindi, Tanzania

2001 2003
Planned and Taught Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Probability and Statistics lessons to Form I, II,
III and IV (similar to Grades 9 12) with average class size of 51 students.
Planned and Taught Physics lessons to a small Form III class of around 20 students.
Collaborated with other Peace Corps Volunteers and a Tanzanian counterpart to organize and
facilitate a three day Girls Empowerment Conference.
Taught Life Skills lessons to community leaders as part of an HIV/AIDS prevention and education
campaign.
Participated in seven week training to learn Swahili, Tanzanian culture, healthy living, and teacher
training.
Taught lesson planning and First-Aid to fellow trainees as part of official training.
As a volunteer, created a lesson planning lesson for new incoming trainees.
Substitute Teacher, South Bend Comm. School Corporation South Bend, IN
Spring 2001
Taught lessons provided by classroom teacher for elementary, middle and high school classes.
Planned and taught lessons for former classes from student teaching assignment, when former
cooperating teacher was out.
Student Teacher, John Adams High School South Bend, IN
Fall 2000
Planned and taught lessons for five classes daily for an entire semester for Advanced Algebra, Regular
Algebra, Regular Pre-Calculus and Advanced Pre-Calculus.
Created and graded assignments and tests.
Discussed student progress with parents during parent-teacher conferences.

Fellowships

Fund For Teachers Fellow

Summer 2009 and 2013
Travel to Panama to design a multi-disciplinary Marine Science curriculum, focusing on the question:
What are some challenges facing the marine ecosystem of Panama, and what are some culturally
appropriate strategies to overcome those challenges?
Travelled to Indonesia to visit schools, attend a mathematics conference and learn about Indonesian
culture.
Math for America Master Teacher
2009 2013, 2013 Present
Participated in monthly professional development.
Co-facilitated Project Based Algebra Professional Learning Team (PLT), planning, facilitating and
organizing monthly meetings for MfA Master Teachers and Fellows.
Participated in Algebra 2/Trig and AP Statistics PLTs, working with team members to share best
practices.
Participated in Statistics in the Science Classroom PLT, teaching science teachers statistics and
learning science activities used to learn and apply statistics.
Participated in MfA Poker Night Fund Raising Event.
Peace Corps Fellow
2004 2006
As a returned Peace Corps Volunteer, attended classes in a Masters Degree Program at Columbias
Teachers College
Participated in both pre-service and in-service Professional Development, including observations of
New York City classroom teachers and schools.

Other
Leadership
Experience

Day Camp Counselor, For Kids Only Day Camp Des Plaines, IL
Faculty Hiring Committee, St. Marys College Notre Dame, IN
Condominium Board Member/President Brooklyn, NY.

Summers 1992 1996

Spring 2000
April 2008 - Present

Achievements Open Water Swimming

2010 2013
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Brooklyn Bridge 1k (1 place, Men 30-34), Statue of Liberty 2k (1 place, Men 30-34), Governors
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Island 2 mi. (1 place, Men 30-34), Manhattan Island Marathon Relays 28 mi. (1 place, Co-ed)
All-Conference Swimmer
1995 1997
National Merit Finalist
1997