ROBIN M.

MANKEL
30 Stanton Road, Unit 4, Brookline, MA│(857) 443-6265│[email protected]
Accomplished National Board Certified Math Teacher with COMPETENCIES
14 years of experience in urban high schools. Rated as an ● Data driven teaching and assessments
exemplary teacher on annual evaluations. Possesses ● Research and implement effective strategies
varied teacher leadership experience in the areas of ● Curriculum design and lesson planning
curriculum and instruction, new teacher mentorship, and ● MCAS preparation planning and teaching
data analysis. Experience in standards-based curriculum ● Leading teacher teams in instructional strategies
and unit design for English language learners, mainstream, ● Student and new teacher mentorship
and honors students. ● Conversational Spanish

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Loyola University of Maryland│Baltimore, MD National Board of Professional Teaching Standards
Master of Education: 2007 National Board Certification: 2013-2023
● Major: Educational Technology Mathematics, Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Aquinas College│ Grand Rapids, MI Massachusetts Department of Education

Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude: 2003 Mathematics (8-12) Professional Certification
● Major: Mathematics English as a Second Language (5-12) Professional Certification
● Minor: Developmental Psychology Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement
● Specialization: Secondary Education MA License Number: 51474487

EXPERIENCE
Margarita Muniz Academy│Boston Public Schools│Jamaica Plain, MA
Mathematics Teacher, Math Intervention, 2018 – present
● Taught Math Intervention Courses for 9th-12th grade students, including Students with Limited or Interrupted
Education and Special Education Students, to improve their basic skills and supplement their regular math class
● Implemented Standards Based Grading and Expeditionary Learning Projects
● Taught a specialized pull-out course for students failing 9th grade math

Brighton High School│Boston Public Schools│Brighton, MA

Mathematics Teacher, SEI, regular education and honors: 2008 – 2017
● Taught Sheltered English Instruction Algebra and Geometry courses, levels 1-3, using the SIOP model with focus
on meeting math standards, WIDA standards, and English language acquisition in all domains of language,
grades 9-12.
● Taught Geometry, Geometry Honors, and Pre-Calculus courses to a wide range of students, including special
education students, English language learners, and honors level, grades 10-12.
● Taught High Intensity Literacy Training (HILT) for Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) in a multi-
lingual program, grades 9 – 12.
● Taught MCAS Prep courses for struggling students and ELLs in the after school, summer, and spring break
PULSE programs: 2010 – 2017.
● Researched and implemented effective teaching strategies to meet students’ academic, behavioral, and
language needs, e.g., interactive notebooks, vertical white board strategy, random grouping, and technology.
● Utilized intentional lesson design incorporating language domains, grouping, differentiation, and predictable
routines to meet student abilities, interests and needs. Regularly assessed and adjusted practice as needed.
● Communicated with parents and families regarding students’ academic progress, attendance, and well-being
using a variety of methods and in families’ native languages using Remind.com and Google Translate.
● Collaborated and co-planned with math and ESL teachers to create ELD leveled skills map, develop
performance tasks, analyze student work and MCAS data, support/advocate for students, and align curriculum
and unit plans using the Depth of Knowledge (Dok) model.
● Planned and facilitated Common Planning Teams developing S.M.A.R.T. goals, analyzing student work, utilizing
research, engaging in group talk, and revising goals to increase student learning.
● Mentored and supervised full and pre-practicum student teachers from Boston College via collaborating,
observing, and giving feedback on lesson planning, instruction, assessments, and classroom management.
● Initiated and executed school wide initiatives - Senior Sign-Out Procedures and Year-End Recycling & Donations.

Saint Frances Academy│ Baltimore, MD

Mathematics Teacher: 2003 – 2008
● Taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus to a wide range of students, including special
education and honors level in a small urban high school in Baltimore City.
● Initiated a school-wide math peer tutoring program to promote teaching and learning among students.
● Acquired technology through grant writing and utilized these resources to deepen student understanding.
● Led after-school tutoring sessions and homework help focused on basic skill acquisition and skill enhancement.
● Implemented the Service and Leadership for Teens program with activities to develop leadership qualities, self-
confidence, conflict resolution, as well as listening and communication skills.
● Co-organized and led two week-long educational student trips to Costa Rica, including project-based learning,
service-learning activities, fundraising, and trip planning.

LEADERSHIP
Teacher Leader and Math Facilitator, Brighton High School, Boston Public Schools: 2013 - 2015
● Planned and facilitated professional development meetings aligned with school goals throughout the school
year in collaboration with school leaders.
● Coached individual teachers with data, evaluation, and instructional resources.
● Attended district-led professional development meetings and disseminated information at math meetings.
● As an Instructional Leadership Team member, collaborated to develop school-wide instructional initiatives
(e.g., performance assessment task analysis tool, tiered vocabulary acquisition strategies).

New Teacher Developer, Boston Public Schools (Another Course to College and Brighton High): 2013-2015
● Coached a beginner teacher using regular classroom observations and feedback, as well as weekly meetings to
discuss math instruction, analyze student work, and review classroom management and evaluations.
● Developed mentoring strategies and skills at BPS New Teacher Developer workshops and trainings.
● Hosted and debriefed classroom observations with beginner teachers in their exemplary teacher observations.

Curriculum Writer, Boston Public Schools Programs: 2015, 2009-2011

● 21st Century Lessons: Developed high-quality lessons aligned to standards, including handouts, activities,
assessments, language support, and best practices. Reviewed lessons and materials with teams of expert teachers.
● Evidence-Based Argumentation Program: Developed math lessons for publication in two textbooks.

Presenter, Modeling and Fellow, Boston Public Schools, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
● Conference presenter for National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Architecture and Geometry: 2015, 2013.
● Modeled Instruction: provided video footage and lesson plans to Teachscape and BPS for use as effective
practice observable elements in the BPS Interactive Rubric and Calibration Tool, 2015.
● Fund for Teachers Fellow: Self-designed project to enhance curriculum with geometrically-rich visual images, 2012.
DEVELOPMENT
Boston Public Schools Coursework and Trainings Math and Technology Professional Development
Observation and Feedback Course: 2015 Developing Curriculum to Engage All Learners: 2014, 2016
BPS Qualified Evaluator of Educators: 2015 Laying the Foundation Pre-AP Institute: 2010
Literacy Development through Content (SIFE): 2010 Patterns, Functions & Change – Math & Science: 2010
Debate Across the Curriculum Course and Workshop: 2010 Harvard Flexible Thinking Institute & Implementation: 2009
SEI Category Training & Mela-O Administrator (QMA): 2010 NSA Partnership: Algebra & Technology: 2005
Differentiating Instruction – Advancing Your Practice: 2009
Conferences
Assessing Student Progress –Advancing Your Practice: 2009
NCTM Annual Meeting: 2002-2008, 2013, 2015
Urban Education: 2008
Boston College
Assessment Summit: 2007
Linguistically Responsive Teaching: 2016
Brain-Based Learning / Raising Test Scores: 2007
Universal Design for Learning: 2016
Framework for Understanding Poverty: 2007
Introduction to Educational Leadership and Change: 2014
Texas Instruments: 2006, 2008