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TEACHING AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

EDUCATION - LOCAL AND STATE

Mathematics Coordinator for Spotsylvania County Public Schools.
2006 - Present

Focus on secondary mathematics.

Mentor, model, and educate teachers.

Apply research to educate teachers to engage students to encourage success.

Oversee high school resource teachers.

Work with curriculum, instruction, and assessment county-wide using data to guide decisions.

Provide professional development and workshops to meet student and county needs.

     This position has allowed me to work with numerous teachers therefore effecting many students. My goal as the secondary mathematics coordinator is to encourage teachers to put their students first, meet student needs so that they understand mathematics, implement and use technology to increase conceptual understanding and problem solving skills and to provide the support that teachers in school systems so desparately need in order to grow. Collaboration among teachers, along with differentiation techniques, questioning skills and making connections have been topics for workshops, department meetings, and professional development. Teacher receptiveness is growing, slowly, but it is growing. Teachers have fears due to SOL scores, benchmark scores, and making or not making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Fear of doing something they have not done, acting as a facilitator of student learning, and meeting all student needs using various types of differentiation adds to teacher stress. Teachers know I do not evaluate but their anxiety levels are still high when I am visiting their classroom or school. This spring I began seeing teacher attitudes change as they began requesting my input and assistance as they work to meet student needs.
     The days of lecture in the mathematics classroom are fading. Students in our classrooms are growing up in an ever-changing environment where they will need to adapt quickly and have the ability to problem solve. Confidence to discover and/or investigate to gain undertanding needs to be encouraged and developed. Our world is changing, students in our classrooms are changing, but our teachers are not changing in relationship to all other aspects. Changes are due to technology, our environment, and our backgrounds. My task is to blend all of the above so teachers, and students, will be successful.

   2010 - 2012 Some teachers have requested to be involved in the process of rewriting curriculum maps to reflect the function approach to teaching and learning mathematics. This has spread from Algebra I to Algebra II and as of May, 2010 both maps have been redone and accepted for implementation during the 2010-2011 school year. An MSP Grant on the function approach, along with a county professional learning on the topic, have been in the plans since fall 2009 and include follow-up, sustained workshops throughout the school year. Many of the teachers signed up for the sessions and follow ups.
   Professional development sessions continue through the 2011-2012 school year. Teachers who were the biggest critics of the philosophy are now the biggest cheerleaders. Have been requested to look at the middle school curriculum maps to make suggestions for change.

Summer 2010 - Spring 2011
     Facilitating professional learning for an MSP grant on the Function Approach to Teaching Algebra. Teachers from Spotsylvania, Gloucester, and Westmoreland school districts participated. The professional learning consisted of four days in the summer and then monthly online follow up sessions. A lesson study component was the culminating project in the spring of 2011.

Fall 2009, Spring 2010
   Instructor for two mathematics courses through an MSP grant for Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis (AFDA), a new course in the state of Virginia. The mathematics courses include concepts needed to teach the course in a high school setting as well as the pedagogy. AFDA is a bridge course prior to Algebra II with a vision for students to see the big picture in mathematics. Lab settings and discovery methodologies are the back bone of the course so that students will become involved in their own learning and see the usefulness of concepts learned. The first course focused on the functions investigated in the curriculum. I have been asked, along with a gentleman from Hanover County, to develop the curriculum for the second course on statistics, including experiments, surveys, and lesson study. The statistics curriculum was completed in December 2009 for implementation in the spring semester of 2010.

JMU Content Academy
Spring 2008
     Presented a session at James Madison University's Content Teaching Academy on making connections for the new AFDA course. The vision of the course was presented along with activities using the CBR (Calculator Based Ranger) and the graphing calculator. All activities were student-centered and based on real-world situations.

University of Mary Washington
Fall 2006, Fall 2008
     Facilitating the course "Teaching Secondary Mathematics and Computer Science" has provided the insight of what new teachers will be bringing to the classroom. My goal is to be a major influence as upcoming teachers develop their approach teaching, student-centered vs. lecture, differentiation methods employed to meet all student needs, and their knowledge and usage of technology in the classroom. Past students ranged from those who have never used graphing technology to those who were comfortable with basic usage, from those who approached teaching in a lecture mode to those who wanted to have activities in the classroom but were still teacher centered. Most importantly throughout the course an emphasis is placed on continual teacher learning and a desire to seek out knowledge. Love of your profession and your subject should radiate from teachers. Enthusiasm is catching!

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

2011
Edited and critiqued several chapters in the Pearson Publishing textbook for Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis course

2009-2010
    Consultant for the National Education Association Foundation AT&T STEM Grant working with Dr. William Miles overseeing three areas: Bogalusa, Louisiana; University of North Carolina, North Carolina; and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Each of the areas are approaching the concern of increasing graduation rates through the implementation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics focus. In the past I have been in communicatin with the local contact person for each of the areas, wrote reports summarizing their proposed projects and gathered demographic information and samples of projects. Dr. Miles past away unexpectedly. Restructuring within NEA resulted and expectations of my duties also changed, making it not feasible for my continuation.

Fall 2010
Edited and critiqued several chapters in the Pearson Publishing textbook for Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis course.

Spring 2008
   Edited a book for Pearson Publishing for the new mathematics course, Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis (AFDA).

Spring 2008
   Organized a state-wide conference for AFDA. Focus for the conference was for new teachers of the course to see the vision and expectations for how the course is to be taught and the appropriate technology. A different course was offered for each of the four major concept areas. Instructors were from Virginia, Maryland, and New York.

2007-2008
     Worked with Debbie Bliss, Coordinator of Mathematics for VA, to develop the framework that correlates with the standards of learning for AFDA and wrote activities for the Enhanced Scope and Sequence for the course.

LEADERSHIP

Rappahannock Regional Association of Teachers of Mathematics
2008-2009; 2010-2012     President
     Organizing events for the association. I attended the NCTM Affiliate Conference during the summer of 2010 to learn more about how to do more for our membership and to gain their support. This led to the creation of a website to share information to members which has been very successful.
2007-2008; 2009-2010     President-Elect
     Organizing a Fall Conference and Spring Banquet for our region that includes Spotsylvania, Stafford, Fredericksburg City, King George, Caroline and Culpeper school systems. Investigating ways to increase membership by providing teachers with some type of support. At this time the support may be in the form of a website, a newsletter, and/or a math field day.
2004-2007     Board Member
    Representative for high schools in Stafford County. Helped plan conferences as well as did presentations at the conferences.

Texas Instruments (TI) Regional Trainer
2004 - Present
     Throughout my teaching career I had worked with my peers as we collaborated on lessons and units of study. While teaching in Westmoreland County I instituted the "working lunch" where we talked about how we would be presenting lessons while we enjoyed our lunch. Many of the teachers taught 6 of the 7 class periods so time was precious. Along with a concern for time was a concern for teacher knowledge. For many years I was the only returning qualified mathematics teacher in the high school so the working lunch became a time to learn material that was to be presented that week. Not the most efficient method but a good start. Our discussions during the working lunches, besides learning the material, included classroom management, working with special needs students as well as gifted students, good questioning to encourage higher order thinking, how to use and implement graphing technology and how to plan. Working with teachers in Westmoreland led to my desire to be a TI trainer. A path that has led to teaching, facilitating, encouraging, and modeling methodologies for investigative/discovery learning using technology to aid in conceptual understanding. I do not consider myself a seller of the product, my goal is how to use the products to increase student understanding and success.

PRESENTATIONS

Bailey, P.H. (2011). AFDA: Curriculum, assessment and instruction. Winchester Public Schools.
Bailey, P.H. (2011). Algebra II: Curriculum, assessment and instruction. Winchester Public Schools.
Bailey, P.H. (2010). Slinkies and tongue twisters: The rule of 5. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
          Regional Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Bailey, P.H. (2010). Understanding and writing equations of lines. Fall Academy Virginia Council of Teachers
          of Mathematics, Sweet Briar College, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2010). Making connections when writing equations of lines. Virginia Council of Teachers of
          Mathematics Annual Conference, Harrisonburg, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2009). Making connections in secondary mathematics using 21st century skills. Virginia
          Educational Technology Conference, Richmond, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2009). Riddles and slinkies in a math class? Rappahannock Regional Association of Teachers of
          Mathematics, Fredericksburg, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2009). Making connections and meeting student needs. Texas Instruments International
          Conference, Seattle, WA.
Bailey, P.H. (2008). Making connections and meeting student needs. Texas Instruments Regional Conference,
          Salem, VA.
Bailey, P.H. & Bliss, D. (2008). Algebra, functions, and data analysis. Texas Instruments Regional Conference,
          Salem, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2008). Gather and deliver using TI-SmartView, TI-Connect, and TI-InterActive!, Texas
          Instruments International Conference, Dallas, TX.
Bailey, P.H. (2008). Student engagement leads to learning. James Madison University Content Teaching
          Academy, Harrisonburg, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2007). Mathematics in the science classroom. Spotsylvania County Schools Division Wide
          Professional Development, Fredericksburg, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2007). CBR for elementary mathematics teachers. University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg,
          VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2007). Build algebraic concepts with activities in Algebra I to Calculus using TI-83/84. Texas
          Instruments International Conference, Chicago, IL.
Bailey, P.H. (2007). Build algebraic concepts with activities in Algebra I to Calculus using TI-83/84. National
          Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Richmond, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2006). Average rate of change using CBR's and additional activities. Rappahannock Regional
          Association of Teachers of Mathematics Fall Conference, Stafford, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2006). Celsius to fahrenheit: Using foldables and the graphing calculator. Rappahannock Regional
          Association of Teachers of Mathematics Fall Conference, Stafford, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2006). Line of Best Fit. Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference,
          Blacksburg, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2006). Optimize class interaction using TI-InterActive! Texas Instruments International
          Conference, Denver, CO.
Bailey, P.H. (2006). Algebra 1 to Calculus, Calculators to Performance Assessments. Texas Instruments
          Regional Conference, Salem, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2005). Transformations and applications. Rappahannock Regional Association of Teachers of
         Mathematics Spring Conference, Stafford, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2005). Optimize class interaction using TI-InterActive! for beginners. Rappahannock Regional
         Association of Teachers of Mathematics Fall Conference, Stafford, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2005). Optimize class interaction using TI-InterActive! for intermediate/advanced. Rappahannock
          Regional Association of Teachers of Mathematics Fall Conference, Stafford, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2004). Parametrics Yes! Yes! Yes! Rappahannock Regional Association of Teachers of Mathematics
          Spring Conference, Stafford, VA.
Bailey, P.H. (2004). Use data to enhance classroom instruction. Rappahannock Regional Association of
          Teachers of Mathematics Fall Conference, Stafford, VA.

DIVISION WIDE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Planned, presented and/or facilitated 20 hour division wide professional learning for Spotsylvania County Public Schools along with follow up activities.

2011-2012 Focus on Mathematics: Constructions (Relating circles to quadrilaterals)
                     Focus on Mathematics: Geometric Transformations (MIRA's and compositions)
                     Focus on Mathematics: Quarterly Content for Algebra I
                     Focus on Mathematics: Quarterly Content for Algebra II
     Focus on Mathematics: Quarterly Content for Geometry
                     Focus on Mathematics: Math Analysis Topics (3 sessions)
                     Focus on Mathematics: Middle School Algebra 1 and Geometry (Meets monthly)
                     Focus on Mathematics: EOC (working with special educators weekly)

2010-2011   Function Approach to Teaching the Algebra's, Grades 7-12
     Part A is eleven hours of introduction to the function approach; planning the first quarter of global topics and
          plan of action.
     Part B is nine hours divided in to 3 sessions, one during each of the first three quarters of the school year.
     Each of these sessions will be looking ahead at the next quarter so teachers might gain an overall
     understanding of where and what they will be doing in their classrooms.
                 Geometer's Sketchpad
                 How to Use the MIRA in Geometry Classes
                 Graphing Calculator Applications for High School
                 Graphing Calculator Applications for Middle School
                 Beginning Graphing Calculator

2009-2010 Focus on Mathematics: Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction, Grades 9-12
                  Focus on Mathematics: Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction, Grades 6-12
     Topics include vertical alignment inputting new mathematics standards, multiple intelligences,
     differentiation, collaboration and planning.
                 Focus on Discrete Mathematics
                 Computer Mathematics: Curriculum and Collaboration
                 Mathematical Analysis: Curriculum, Collaboration, and Increasing Rigor
                 Middle School Algebra 1: Increasing the Rigor for Students
                 Vertical Articulation: Middle School and High School

2008-2009 Making Connections Between Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction: Grade 6-12.
                  Making Connections Between Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction: Grade 9-12.
   Topics include making connections between concepts, subject areas and real life situations, acknowledging
     teacher and student strengths and weaknesses through multiple intelligence and learning styles,
     differentiation to meet student needs, incorporating technology correctly in the mathematics classroom,
     writing units of study and lesson plans.
                 Focus on the Mathematics Curriculum of Algebra Using Technology
                     Focus on the Mathematics Curriculum of Algebra Using Technology (SmartBoard and SmartView)    Focus on the Mathematics Curriculum of Geometry (Geometer's Sketch Pad)
                     Focus on the Mathematics Curriculum of Algebra Using Technology (CBR)
                 Focus on the Mathematics Curriculum of Geometry (MIRA's)
                 Focus on the Mathematics Curriculum of Algebra Using Technology (Graphing Calculators TI-84+)
              Focus on the Mathematics Curriculum of Algebra Using Technology (Data Collection, Technology,
                     and Connections)
              Making Connections in the Middle School Curriculum
                 Rule of 5 – Algebra Strategies
                 Vocabulary Importance in the Mathematics Classroom
     Application activity incorporating Rule of 5, graphing technology, and real-life scenarios. Presented to
     teachers in various middle schools and high schools.

     Algebra Video - Rule of 5. Video on effective instruction in the algebra classroom. Student readiness for the
     course is discussed as well as the introduction of the Rule of 5. Rule of 5 - Symbolic (algebra), Numeric
     (tables), Graphical, Concreteness and Math Talk. Presented to teachers in various high schools.

2007-2008 Focusing on an Active Curriculum for Geometry and Geometry Parts.
                  Focusing on an Active Curriculum for Algebra II and Math Analysis.
                  Focusing on an Active Curriculum for Calculus.
                  Lesson Study for High School Mathematics Change Agents.
     Topics include student-centered learning and performance assessments, using data to guide instruction,
     integrating technology in to the mathematics classroom to meet a diverse population's needs, maximizing
     learning using the graphing calculator, incorporating graphing calculators to aid in performance based
     learning and assessment and using TI-InterActive! software to enhance investigations.
                  Rule of 5 - Strategies for Algebra
     Vocabulary Presentation emphasizing methods to incorporate vocabulary into lessons and it's importance to
     student learning. Presented to teachers in various middle and high schools.

     Algebra Video - Rule of 5. Video on effective instruction in the algebra classroom. Student readiness for the
     course is discussed as well as the introduction of the Rule of 5. Rule of 5 - Symbolic (algebra), Numeric
     (tables), Graphical, Concreteness and Math Talk. Presented to teachers in various high schools.

     Questioning. Levels of questioning and increasing the level of questioning during classroom instruction.
     Presented to teachers in various middle and high schools.

2006-2007 Focusing on the Mathematics Curriculum for Algebra I and Parts
                  Focusing on the Mathematics Curriculum for Geometry and Parts
                  Focusing on the Mathematics Curriculum for Algebra II
              4 hours per workshop per quarter.
     Vocabulary Presentation emphasizing methods to incorporate vocabulary into lessons and it's importance to
     student learning. Presented to teachers in various middle and high schools.

ADDITIONAL PREPARATION NEEDED

I continue to work with some of our middle school teams in an effort to broaden my leadership skills at various levels. Our school district has undergone a change in leadership. This change has led to my request to meet with the assistant superintendent of instruction to discuss my future and growth within our district. This meeting will be a way for me to acknowledge my areas of need and how I can gain experience for addtional positions.

PLANNED FUTURE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Working with the University of Virginia on the Mathematics Capstone course as a facilitator of a group of four teachers, two from Spotsylvania County and two from Stafford County. My objective as the facilitator is to create rich tasks and problem based units of study as well as learn how to train others in their school districts how to implement the vision of the course.

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PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS

2011 Submitted my findings from pilot to the American Secondary Education Journal
         Title: Beliefs and the Implementation of the Function Approach

2009-2010 Created a statistics course for UVA for teachers of Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis.
         Documentation of course

2008 Algebra, Functions and Data Analysis for Virginia
           A new mathematics textbook for Prentice Hall - Reviewed and tested materials for the publisher.

Texas Instruments website (www.education.ti.com) under Activities Exhange, the following have been submitted:
          2004 Law of Sines
                   Parametrics Yes! Yes! Yes!
                   How many Solutions
          2005 Relating Graphs of Functions and Derivatives