Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy is based on my experiences of working with students as I tutor, observing many teachers, and teaching myself as well as what I have learned from my education classes and what has proved to work well statistically. I believe that as a teacher I have three goals:
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To provide students a safe, positive, learning environment for students.
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To create interest and inspire a desire for learning.
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To provide a foundation for students for lifelong learning.
To accomplish these goals I plan to use cognitive constructivism and social constructivism learning theories. This includes using 5E lesson plans, formative assessments as well as promoting students to explore and discover learning both in groups and for themselves.
As a teacher I want to inspire the desire to learn beyond just passing the test.
Kelley Serravalle
Mathematics Teacher
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"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
-William Butler Yeats
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"Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding."
-Robert John Meehan
EXPERIENCE
2017
High School Math Intern
GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
During Spring of 2017 I had the honor of interning at GHS under Mrs. Wargo. I spent 10 weeks working in the Algebra 1 classroom developing lesson plans, assessments, working through classroom management, teaching 2-4 classes every day as well as learning about how technology can be used in teaching.
Summer 2016
Informal Education Internship
CADE MUSEUM
My summer internship focused on helping grammar school students to explore science over the summer. As well as developing a project for the Cade to use in several of their science lessons during the school year.
2013-2014
Education Assistant
CORNERSTONE ACADEMY
I interned under the art teacher at my old high school learning how to teach and get students to develop their creativeness.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
BA in Mathematics
Relevant Course Work:
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Sets and Logic
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Functions Complex Variables
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Linear Algebra
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Abstract Algebra
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Introduction to Probability
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Advance Calculus 1
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Advance Calculus 2
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UFTeach Minor (Secondary Math Education)
Relevant Course Work:​
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Classroom Interactions
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with teaching placement at Buccholz High School- 9th and 10th grade Algebra II Honors​
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Project Based Instruction
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with teaching placement at Gainesville High School- 10th- 12th grade Algebra II​
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Apprentice Teaching and Seminar
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with teaching placement at Gainesville High School- 9th & 10th grade Algebra I
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Informal STEM practice
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with teaching at the Cade Museum​
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Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science
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Content Area Literacy
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Perspectives in Science and Mathematics
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Research Methods
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Functions & Modeling
2015-2017
Bacchelor's Degree
2012-2014
Associate's Degree
SANTA FE COLLEGE
Relevant Course Work:
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Pre-Calculus
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Trigonometry
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Calculus 1
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Calculus 2
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Calculus 3
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Differential Equations
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Introduction to Statistics 1
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Introduction to Education
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with teaching placement at Westwood Middle School- 7th grade Mathematics
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Teaching Diverse Populations
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with teaching placement at Westwood Middle School- 8th grade Mathematics
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CORNERSTONE ACADEMY
2007-2011
High School Diploma
SKILLS
PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
TI-Nspire
Teaching tools- Foldables