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HELLO MATHEMATICIANS, I'M

Ms. Crawford!

6th Grade Math & 7th Grade On-level Math; Murchison Middle School, Austin, TX

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Ms. Crawford
(she/her/hers)

Certification: Mathematics 4-8

BSA Human Development & Family Sciences

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About

About

Hi, I grew up in Arlington, TX and I am currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science and Arts in Human Development & Family Sciences and a UTeach Math Teaching certificate at the University of Texas at Austin. I am Apprentice Teaching 8th grade Algebra I at Murchison Middle School in Austin, TX this Spring. My career objective is to teach mathematics to secondary school students in Central Texas. When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy reading, spending time with my loved ones, and scuba diving!

Teaching Philosophy

Teaching Philosophy

I have always wanted to work with kids in some capacity and I came to the realization that being a teacher would allow me to do this every day. I am excited to form strong bonds with my students while teaching them life lessons that are very important. Additionally, I would like for them to feel like they can talk to me about the hard things in life too as I have important experiences I have learned from, and I want to be sure that they are all safe and healthy. I want to create a diverse and accepting environment for my students where they can feel free to explore their learning without worrying about their grades. Most importantly, I want them to learn from me and be able to apply the material and not just memorize it.

A successful teacher is one that puts their biggest emphasis on constructivism, personal autonomy for learning, and exploring new ideas both individually and in groups. Students learn best by using explorative learning techniques like productive failure. Productive failure allows students to form their own ideas about the material first and then these ideas are solidified by the teacher at the end of the unit. Using Constructivism is another way that allows students to learn best. This theory allows for students to use their previous knowledge and build the new material off it while making connections and building off of other students too. The best method of assessing what students know is to use formative assessment throughout lessons. Formative assessment questions allow for the teacher to see where each students stands individually on the knowledge of the new material and then the teachers can take this information to change their lesson to adapt to the students. Additionally, these assessments allow for the teacher to dig deeper into the material with the students and they help the students think more critically about it.

Another way teachers can assess what students know is to have the students show their work on every problem and not just accept the answer. This would show a student’s thinking process about a subject and would let the teacher see what the students are still struggling on. Overall, I strive to treat students with dignity, expecting them to try their best while I take on the duty of teaching the future generations!

Education & Experience

Education

WHAT I’VE LEARNED

2019--Present

University of Texas at Austin – Austin, TX; Class of 2023

Bachelor of Science and Arts; Human Development & Family Sciences

UTeach Mathematics Grades 4th-8th Certificate

GPA: 3.78

Experience

WHERE I’VE WORKED

September 2021–January 2023

Boys & Girls Clubs, NYOS Charter School, Austin, TX, Youth Development Professional & STEM Educator

January 2021–December 2022

Austin ISD - Brentwood Elementary, O' Henry MS, Crockett HS, Cedars International Next Generation HS

2015--2019

Lamar High School, Arlington, TX; Class of 2019

GPA: 4.0

August 2018–August 2019

Potbelly Sandwich Works, Arlington, TX, Food Service Associate

June 2015--August 2017

Camp Thurman, Pantego, TX, Summer Camp Counselor

Skills & Languages

Skills

WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE

Strong leadership qualities

Productive team member

Effective communicator

Positive and enthusiastic attitude 

Can create meaningful, creative, and collaborative lesson plans for students

Technology: Microsoft, Google Drive

Awards & Interests

Awards

WHERE I SHINE

2022 Texas Kappa Delta Sorority President

Interests

OUT OF OFFICE

Reading

Hanging with friends

Travel

Coffee

Trying new foods

Scuba diving

Teaching Activities

Teaching Activities

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