molly urquhart

math department head and dean of student academic services

About

I am the Math Department Head at Aim High School. The mission of Aim High School is to provide an excellent education to students who have Asperger’s Syndrome, anxiety disorders, attention deficits, and similar types of learning differences. Aim High School is not a special education school but rather offers an alternative educational model for students with unique learning needs. We strive to help every student meet his or her academic and social potential in a low-distraction, non-competivive environment. Our parents and teachers have witnessed significant academic and social achievements by our students this year. At Aim High School, we believe in every student and work to prepare each for a successful and independent future.

Country

united states

City

farmington

Industry

education management

Skill

teaching, curriculum development, tutoring, classroom management, curriculum design, teacher training, educational technology, instructional technology, educational research, higher education, mathematics education, academic advising, classroom, lesson planning, differentiated instruction, pre algebra, ap calculus, pre calculus, mathtype, geometry, trigonometry, act prep, editing, special education, educational leadership, instructional design, algebra, staff development, secondary education, k 12, student affairs, common core state standards, psychology, integrating technology in the classroom

Experience

math department head and dean of student academic services

aim high school

2011-8 - Present · 15 yrs 2 mos

* Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculous, and Art * Designed individualized lesson plans to meet the unique learning needs of individual students * Created outdoor lessons that required students to get out of the classroom and use math in real life scenarios * Networked with Wish Upon a Teen, Beyond Basics, Google, and other organizations to create more field trip and volunteer opportunities for students * Integrated a MathType, Geogebra, IXL, and OneNote into the curriculum to aid students who suffer from dysgraphia or prefer to work in a digital medium * Focused on improving students organization skills by introducing Dropbox to the student body to create digital folders to store notes and assignments * Regularly stay after school to help students with math homework

math teacher

bishop canevin high school

2010-8 - 2011-6 · 11 mos

high school math teacher

kentwood public schools

2009-1 - 2010-4 · 1 yr 4 mos

in class math tutor

kentwood public schools

2010-4 - 2010-6 · 3 mos

* Crossroads High School * Tutored students in the classroom setting, helping students increase their math skills and encouraging students to complete their work. * Planned and designed several lessons in both Geometry and Algebra classes. * Subbed on several occasions

summer school math teacher

crestwood middle school

2010-4 - 2010-6 · 3 mos

* Developed differentiated lesson plans for 6th through 8th grade students at varying levels in one classroom * Customized group work to support the various student capabilities, including Special Ed and ELL students * Work closely with a parapro to meet individual students needs

Education

eastern michigan university

2015-1 - 2020-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

michigan state university

mathematics

2005-1 - 2010-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

East Lansing, MI Secondary Teaching Certificate in * Mathematics (EX) * Psychology (CE) Undergraduate Award Recipient of the 2009 Elizabeth Boardman Kett Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics Education