Allison

A. Lutz
3894 Green Heights Trail SW Prior Lake, MN • 612-670-8275• alutz823@gmail.com

CERTIFICATION:

Minnesota Elementary Education Grades K-6

Minnesota Mathematics Grades 5-8
New Jersey Elementary School Teacher K-5
New Jersey Elementary School Teacher with Mathematics Specialization 5-8

EDUCATION:

Masters of Science in Educational Technology Spring 2011

Ramapo University, Ramapo, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Education Honors Spring 2008
University of Delaware, Newark, DE

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Middle School Math Interventionist/Teacher

Wayzata West Middle School
August 2016 – present
• Teach Math 180 Course 1 and Math 180 Course 2 to at-risk students grades 6-8
• Teach Math 6 to heterogeneous group of special and general education students grade 6
• Use data to identify students in need of math intervention
• Provide individualized math intervention support to students during MTSS
• Coordinate the district-wide math intervention PLC
• Collaborate with the 6th grade math PLC to align CPM curriculum to MN standards
• Participate in the district’s data retreat to collect and analyze testing data
• Differentiate instruction based on students’ learning styles, needs, and interests
• Collaborate with special education teachers to support diverse learners in Tier 1, Tier 2,
and Tier 3 settings
• Maintain strong parent communication through class website, email, and by phone

Middle School Math Teacher
Cresskill Middle School
September 2008 – June 2016
• Taught Math 7, Math 8, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Dollars and Sense to heterogeneous
groups of special and general education students grades 6-9
• Aligned curriculum in Math 7, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2 with the Common Core
Standards
• Created an online textbook for use in the Math 7 program
• Implemented problem-based learning units to provide students with rich, authentic
learning tasks and increase student engagement
• Provided regular extra help to students before and after school
• Developed and implemented curriculum for Dollars and Sense, a course that focused on
real-world application of mathematics, finance, and economics
• Developed and taught Mathletics, a competition-based math after-school enrichment
program for 6th – 8th grade students
 • Developed and ran The Breakfast Club, a before-school extra-help program for at-risk 7th
grade students in danger of failing the state standardized exam
• Coordinated the Mathathon program to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital
• Mentored two novice teachers


TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Problem Solving Team
Wayzata West Middle School
2016 – present
• Attend weekly meetings with the Problem Solving Team to identify students not making
adequate progress in Tier I classroom interventions, in Tier II standard treatment
interventions, or Tier III intensive interventions
• Plan for, manage, and evaluate specific, targeted interventions for identified students

Building Leadership Committee
Wayzata West Middle School
2016 – present
• Attend meetings with the Building Leadership Team to discuss school-wide concerns
and issues
• Report and discuss BLC meeting notes with the Special Education department

Day One Committee
Wayzata West Middle School
2017 – present
• Plan activities and tours for the first day of school that focus on setting the climate of the
new school year
• Meet with students over the summer to teach them how to facilitate Day One

Volleyball Coach
Wayzata West Middle School
2017 - present
• Head coach of the 8th grade volleyball team
• Plan and lead practices for 7th and 8th grade teams

Cresskill Middle/High School
September 2009 – June 2016
• Head coached at the middle school, freshmen, and junior varsity levels
• Assistant coached at the varsity level
• Coordinated “Dig Pink” breast cancer awareness volleyball game





 Assistant Play Director
Wayzata West Middle School
2017 - present
• Help to plan and run rehearsals and performances
• Communicate play information with students and family
• Select and manage the student crew

West Wing Coordinator
Wayzata West Middle School
2016 – 2017
• Coordinated and ran an after school, homework help program for 6th - 8th graders
• Provided math instruction and study skills for struggling students
• Collaborated with the high school to organize National Honor Society tutors

Teacher Coach
Cresskill Middle/High School
September 2010 – June 2016
• Facilitated summer workshops for new teachers
• Led staff professional development
• Observed co-workers and provide feedback for improvement
• Attended workshops to enhance use of technology and implement student-centered
units

Cresskill Teacher Leadership Program
Cresskill Middle/High School
May 2015 – June 2016
• Invited to participate on Leadership Team
• Attended meetings with Leadership Team to create a better learning community in
Cresskill
• Participated in a Professional Development Book Club

Girls on the Run Coach
Merritt Memorial Elementary School
February 2015 – June 2016
• Co-coached the Girls on the Run team for girls grades 3-5
• Implemented mindfulness-based curriculum

Middle School Yearbook Co-Advisor
Cresskill Middle School
September 2009 – June 2015
• Co-led the middle school yearbook club for grades 6-8
• Used technology to create, edit, and publish the middle school yearbook

HONORS:
• Selected Cresskill Middle School Teacher of the Year (2014)