Kelsey E.

Onder

Professional Goals:
I intend to teach mathematics at the secondary level. My goal is to inspire mathematical curiosity in my
students by involving them in inquiry based activities and rich discussions.

Education:
2017 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum
Concentration in Science & Mathematics Education
Cumulative GPA: 4.0

2012 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

College of Natural Science, College of Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics, Minor in Physics
Cumulative GPA: 3.66

Certification:
Michigan Provisional Teaching Certification
Secondary Mathematics 6 12

Teaching Experience:
2015 Present Mathematics Department Head & Math Coach
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health Science Charter School
Mentored twenty math teachers and interventionists through weekly
observations and coaching meetings focused on delivery of instruction and
classroom management techniques
Selected and adapted curriculum and instructional resources to meet the
needs of the students with varying backgrounds and learning styles
Designed a quarterly assessment program for the math department and
assisted teachers in using the data gathered to drive their instruction
Reviewed all math lesson plans weekly and met with teachers to improve the
quality of their plans
2014 Present Middle School Math Teacher
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health Science Charter School
Provided clear, high quality mathematics instruction that provided access for
all students while maintaining the level of rigor required by the CCSS
Maintained effective and efficient data gathering procedures which enabled
me to use the data to adapt my instruction to meet the needs of all students
Collaborated with co teachers and communicated effectively with students,
parents, and colleagues.
2013 2014 7th Grade Math Teacher at Bronx Lighthouse Charter School
Taught 7th grade mathematics using an inquiry based curriculum
2012 2013 Student Teacher at East Middle School
Planned, implemented, and reflected upon inquiry based lessons taught in a
7th grade math class
 2012 Urban Immersion Fellow
Taught Algebra 2, in an urban community of Southwest Detroit, to students
who had previously been unsuccessful in math
2011 Study Abroad Program in Ghana
Worked at B.A.S.I.C.S International, a program focused on increasing
academic achievement by maintaining student motivation, interest, and
attendance

Other Professional Experience:

2015 Present Dr. Richard Izquierdo Budget, Hiring, & Scheduling Committees
Participated as a member of the budget committee formed to develop the
schools yearly budget for the 2015 2016 and 2016 2017 school years
Conducted phone interviews, evaluated demo lessons, and led in person
interviews as a member of the hiring committee
Worked on a three person committee to create all of the student and teacher
schedules for the 2015 2016 and 2016 2017 school years
2016 Mentor Teacher for Bloomfield College Student Teacher
Mentored a student teacher in the planning and delivery of student-centered
mathematics lessons
2016 Shared Space Teaching Summer Institute Co-Facilitator
Co-planned and co-lead the STEM teacher sessions of SST Summer Institute
focused on instructional practices to increase student engagement while
delivering rigorous instruction
2012 2013 Math Counts Assistant Director, East Middle School
Assisted Math Counts Club and accompanied students to county competition
2012 2013 Mathematics Tutor
Tutored student in High School Algebra
2012 MET-X Research Assistant at The University of Michigan
Tagged videos of lessons demonstrating instruction on Common Core
standards and other instructional practices
2011 2012 English Language Tutor
Tutored Ph. D student enrolled in a teaching assistant course at Michigan
State University. Focused on pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary

Honors and Memberships: Professional Development Conferences:

Member of The National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics
Member of The Association of Mathematics Teachers of
New York State
Nominated for the Big Apple Teacher Award
Nominated for Michigan State Universitys Outstanding
Senior Award
Shared Space Teaching Summer Institute
How to Learn Math at Stanford University
Math Leaders Learning Walk at VISTA Academy
Achievement Networks New York Meetings
Long Island Mathematics Conference
Connected Mathematics Project Users Conference

Kappa Delta Pi, College of Education National Honors Michigan Mathematics Technology Conference
Society member Certification Training in Crisis Prevention Institutes
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention