CAROLINA BETANCES

36 Oxford Ave. Saddle Brook NJ 07663

(201) 538-5996
C.BETANCES81@HACKENSACKSCHOOLS.ORG

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
Major: Mathematics Education
Masters of Educational Leadership (July 2016); GPA 3.96/4.0
Principal Certification; Supervisor Certification

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Education (May 2004); GPA 3.45/4.0

Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Mathematics 9-12

WORK EXPERIENCE
Hackensack High School- Hackensack Public School District, Hackensack, NJ
Math Teacher, Algebra I and II, Precalculus (September 2004-Present)
Conduct lesson plans in all mathematic areas
Create materials and utilize manipulatives to make abstract concepts more concrete for diverse learners
Assist with summative assessments
Help organize and manage guided math groups
Lead classroom routines, afternoon meetings, and movement time
Adapt instruction and assessments to meet the needs of the various types of learners in the classroom
Organize and create tutorial videos , which encourages students to study and complete homework more at home
Create and develop activities to encourage the use of technology in the classroom
Curriculum Writing for Algebra I and II

Hackensack High School- Hackensack Public School District, Hackensack, NJ

Principal and Superintendent Internship (May 2016-July 2016)
Successfully designed and facilitated professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies by using
technology into the classroom
Evaluated curriculum for alignment with current research and pedagogical development
Served on a principal interview committee
Prescribed individual student discipline in alignment with school discipline policies

Hackensack High School- Hackensack Public School District, Hackensack, NJ

Assistant to the Vice Principals (September 2016-May 2017)
Working with Vice Principals to ensure accurate communication with parents for excessive absences, tardiness,
misconduct, and other necessary items they need
Working with Dr. Cutler with Excessive absences, organized forms and binders for quicker follow through including
sending out Possible Loss of Credit letter and Loss of Credit letter
Worked with Vice Principals and the nursing department to obtain a higher volume of emergency forms
Communicated with parents and students who will be serving Saturday school detention called and informed of where
to go to serve detention and what to bring

Hackensack High School- Hackensack Public School District, Hackensack, NJ

Saturday School Detention Teacher (September 2014-Present)
Maintain an organized in-school suspension program that facilitate instruction and counseling
Keep accurate record
Make phone class to students that do not attend

Bergen Community College, Paramus, NJ

Summer School Math Teacher (Summer 2013 Summer 2014)
Provide feedback to the students and parents on their performance
Create lesson plans for daily classes, manage and allocate time, monitor the behavior of the students
Respond to Parent inquiries via email and telephones
 Teach a full curriculum for the 5 week program

Hackensack High School- Hackensack Public School District, Hackensack, NJ

M.A.C. Program Math Teacher (October 2004-2007)
Collaborated with colleagues to reframe the curriculum for the M.A.C. Program Alternative High School at
Hackensack High School
Mentored Hispanic students in making the transition into the American educational system and cultural adjustments
Planned and implemented curriculum for M.A.C. program

HONORS
Graduated Undergrad Cum Laude, Graduate Summa Cum Laude

SKILLS AND VOLUNTEER WORK

Computer: Proficient in various skills, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and SMARTboard
Computer: Proficient in Goggle Suite
Language: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
Community: Work well independently or in a group/team settings
After School Tutoring Gradpoint. Program
Latino Club Advisor
Curriculum Writing
Digital Learning Team