Monika Sulima
1687 Commonwealth Avenue Apt. 28, Brighton, MA 02135
[email protected] 631-375-8159
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EDUCATION
Boston College, Lynch School of Education
Master of Science in Teaching in Secondary Education: Mathematics
Donovan Urban Teaching Scholar
Math for America Fellow
NSF Boston College Noyce Fellowship Recipient
GPA: 3.91/4.00
Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Minor in Education
Deans List for 6 semesters National Society of Collegiate Scholars
GPA: 3.74/4.00
Chestnut Hill, MA
Expected August 2015
Ithaca, NY
May 2014
ETS Recognition of Excellence Award
LICENSURE
Massachusetts Certification, Mathematics, Grades 8-12, Initial, pending
Communication and Literacy Skills Test Passed August 21, 2014
Subject Test: Mathematics Passed January 9, 2015
TELL (Teaching English Language Learners) Certificate Program, Boston College
Satisfies and exceeds Massachusetts requirement for Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Teacher Endorsement
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluent in Polish
Limited working proficiency in Spanish
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Full Practicum Student Teacher, Brighton High School, Brighton, MA
Fall 2014- Present
Teach SEI Geometry and Honors Pre-Calculus, covering a range of topics from algebra and number sense to
matrices, functions, and trigonometry, assuming full responsibility as the role of the students primary teacher.
Co-teach a Geometry and SEI Geometry class by collaborating with a cooperating teacher.
Plan and teach lessons independently that are explicitly aligned to MA Curriculum Frameworks.
Design unit plans along with homework and assessments that measure specific skills within each unit.
Grade student work and evaluate student progress while providing relevant feedback routinely.
Incorporate appropriate use of technology such as Desmos, graphing calculators, and a document camera.
Integrate cooperative learning group activities into lessons, such as choosing specific domains to create
piecewise functions that satisfy a set of given criteria, utilizing discovery based instructional strategies.
Build on students prior knowledge through the use of pre-assessments and inquiry based activators, such as I
notice/I wonder Do Nows.
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse language and learning style needs of students by using visual aids
such as graphic organizers, grouping students strategically, and assigning practice problems of tiered difficulty.
Personalize instruction and teach in a culturally relevant manner by using real world data in statistics lessons.
Provide supplementary instruction and support for students by staying after school 5 hours/week.
Observe various teachers modeling different instructional methods, critically reflect on my own teaching
practice, and set specific goals for improvement.
After-School Literature Program Teacher, Dewitt Middle School, Ithaca, NY
Fall 2013
Co-taught a 1.5 hour after-school class of 7 students, grades 6-8, on story-writing and filmmaking for 7 weeks.
Created and implemented unit and lesson plans that met the needs of diverse learners by assigning project roles
based on English language levels, technical skills, and interests.
Engaged with families through a final student project display event.
Mathematics Tutor, Self-Employed, Copiague, NY
Summer 2013
Tutored 7 students, ranging from grades 3-12, one-on-one in mathematics for 18 hours/week.
Developed individualized lesson plans and assessments, measured each students progress, and communicated
with parents.
Cornell University Athletics Department Tutor, Ithaca, NY
Fall 2011- Spring 2013
Tutored 2-3 student athletes per semester in Calculus I and II.
Reviewed material taught in lecture, created practice problems, and assisted in homework and exam
preparation.
Teaching Fieldwork, Ithaca High School, Ithaca, NY
Spring 2012
Worked with students individually and in small groups in Ithaca High Schools Math Labs for 12 weeks.
Helped students in need of academic support review mathematical concepts learned in earlier grades.
Focused on developing students problem-solving skills and mathematical confidence through guided inquiry.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
General Management Intern, NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, Long Island City, NY
Summer 2012
Provided full support to the Capital Discretionary Portfolio which consisted of over 200 projects totaling over
$1 billion.
Coordinated and tracked each project while simultaneously assisting the Deputy ACCO in data analysis,
preparation of contract submission documents for funding recipients, and communication with funding
recipients.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Products, GeoGebra, The Geometers Sketchpad, Desmos, Latex
ACTIVITIES
Students for Education Reform at Cornell
2013- 2014
Discussed issues of inequity in schools, brought speakers to Cornell to raise awareness of issues in education.
Mathematics Outreach Volunteer at Ithaca High School
Tutored students in mathematics and provided homework help after school.
2012- 2013
Cornell University Undergraduate Mathematics Club
Participated in mathematical puzzle sessions, discussions, and seminars.
2010- 2014
Society for Polish Students at Cornell
2010- 2014
Organized events and shared knowledge and appreciation of Polish culture with the Cornell community.
