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Debra J. Altenau5601 East Sanna Street, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253(480) 664-6004 ? debaltenau@Education:Hunter College, City University of New York, New York, NYProfessional Certificate in Educational Administration and Supervision, December 2000.New York State Certification in School Administration and Supervision, August 2001.New York State Certification for School District Administrator, August 2001.New York University, New York, NY M.A., Early Childhood and Elementary Education, May 1997.New York State Permanent Certification, N-6, May 1997.New York State Permanent Certification, Secondary English, May 1998. New York City License, N-6, May 1998.New York City Secondary English License, 6-12, May 1998.New York University, New York, NYM.A., English and American Literature, July 1995.Princeton University, Princeton, NJA.B. in English, Certificate in American Studies, June 1994.G.P.A.: 3.7 departmental.Princeton University Teacher Preparation Program, 1991-1993.Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1985-1990.Piano performance at Associateship level, including history, harmony and counterpoint coursework.Professional Experience:Mathematics Consultant, Metamorphosis Teaching and Learning Communities, New York (2006-2007).Co-designed and presented a two day workshop at Wharton Business School to over 100 New Leaders for New Schools professionals on topics germane to the supervision and evaluation of upper school mathematics programs and teachers. Workshop objectives included:Exploring basic tenets of traditionalist and reform positions within mathematics education;Developing strategies to address school issues that arise as administrators attempt to effect change;Identifying applications of the NCTM Standards when observing mathematics classrooms;Determining alignment between curriculum materials and NSF-endorsed programs and state standards;Scripting a model lesson and analyzing it for evidence of effective teaching practices.Designed and facilitated lesson study workshops for approximately 30 middle school teachers once a month in Massachusetts. Workshop objectives included developing new collaborative habits of discourse and lesson design for classroom teachers, whole group observation of collaboratively designed lessons and collective debriefing of all aspects of the lesson with revision and re-teaching of lesson if appropriate.Mathematics Consultant, Ethical Culture School/Fieldston School, 33 Central Park West, NY (Sept. 2004- 2009).Collaborated with Math Coordinator and 6th grade teachers to develop an after school program for struggling 6th grade students by individualizing instruction and performing on-going assessments to improve critical thinking, problem solving skills and content knowledge.Assistant Principal, Greenwich Village Middle School, 490 Hudson Street, NY (Sept. 2000-Jan. 2003).Supervised and coached math teachers in classroom management, pacing, diversified instruction, lesson planning, unit planning, accountable talk, active listening and use of resource room teacher.Implemented collaborative lesson study units, interschool math study groups, and classroom intervisitations for teachers. Planned and facilitated workshops for teachers, parents and administrators on specific math content and pedagogy.Assisted the Principal in Middle School recruitment, interviewing all 6th grade applicants, giving tours of the school to prospective families, and attending Middle School Fairs.Assisted in all aspects in the planning of a new computer lab for our school, including meeting with consultants to order equipment and negotiating shared space issues.Math Staff Developer, Greenwich Village Middle School, IS 111, IS 52, NY (Sept. 2000-Nov. 2004).Assessed and coached math teachers by observing lessons, giving effective feedback, aiding in lesson planning, unit planning and curriculum development and reporting to the principal about teachers’ needs and performance.Collaborated with other staff developers to plan and facilitate district level math workshops concerning grade specific content areas, math pedagogy and teacher leadership skills.Arranged intervisitations, after school study groups and lesson study units for teachers.Private Tutor, New York City (Sept. 2000-2009).Tutored New York City private and public school students in 3rd – 12th grade mathematics. Worked with students to improve critical thinking, problem-solving skills, increase content knowledge and test scores. Teacher Leader, Greenwich Village Middle School, 490 Hudson Street, NY (Sept. 1999- June 2000).Planned and facilitated district level math workshops on exponential growth and decay, accountable talk, trigonometry, similarity, Pythagorean Theorem, summer school training, and NYS 8th Grade Mathematics Test grading.Implemented a peer tutoring program. Attended bimonthly meetings at the District Two Math Office for training in planning workshops, grade level and departmental meetings, facilitating study groups, mentoring new teachers, co-teaching and lesson planning. Teacher, Greenwich Village Middle School, 490 Hudson Street, NY (Sept. 1997- June 2000).My classroom lessons were filmed by the University of Pittsburgh, Institute for Learning, to illustrate the use of Content-Focused Coaching for research on refining teaching practice. My classroom lessons were filmed by San Diego State University Foundation and National Science Foundation to illustrate algebraic thinking strands and accountable talk.Hosted District Two’s first Middle School Mathematics Collaboration Site by teaching two demonstration lessons for fifteen visiting teachers and staff developers.Member of the leadership team that opened a NYC option-middle school, participating in committees that interviewed teachers and admitted new students, and serving as the school liaison for the United Federation of Teachers.Taught 6th – 8th grade mathematics using the Connected Mathematics Curriculum as well as 6th and 7th grade reading/writing workshop.Taught before-school and after-school math and literacy programs for at-risk students.Head Teacher, The Episcopal School, 35 E. 69th Street, NY (Sept. 1996-June 1997).Designed and implemented a developmentally appropriate nursery school curriculum using thematic units to incorporate Science, Math, Language Arts and Creative Arts.Developed children’s socialization skills and self-expression through art, music and story-telling.Wrote detailed reports on students and conducted all parent conferences.Teacher, Prep for Prep, Trinity School, 163 W. 91st Street, NY (Summer 1996).Taught Literature and Writing Conference classes to gifted inner city 6th grade students.Managed and supervised Assistant Teacher; wrote all academic alerts, examinations, midterm and final reports; conducted parent-teacher conferences and attended daily faculty meetings concerning student progress.Assistant Teacher, The Episcopal School, 35 E. 69th Street, NY (1995-1996 Academic Year).Assisted Head Teacher in planning, preparing and implementing the curriculum. ................
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