Rowan Blake

• Plan and teach 6th–8th grade math (ratios, expressions, linear relationships, geometry) for ~145 students across five sections. • Raised grade-level proficiency on district benchmarks by 14 percentage points over two years through targeted small-group reteach cycles. • Built weekly intervention blocks using exit tickets and common assessments; cut D/F rate in Algebra readiness course from 22% to 9%. • Co-lead PLC with four math teachers; standardize pacing guides and share formative item banks used school-wide. • Partner with special education to adapt IEP accommodations without diluting grade-level standards.

• Taught 7th grade math and one section of accelerated pre-algebra; average class size 28. • Designed project-based units connecting proportional reasoning to budgeting and local civic data. • Mentored two student teachers and led after-school Math Club (35+ weekly attendees). • Analyzed MAP growth data each trimester and adjusted groupings; 78% of students met or exceeded expected growth in final year.

• Provided 1:1 and small-group support in fractions, decimals, and problem-solving for grades 5–8. • Created printable practice packs and progress trackers used by three classroom teachers. • Supported summer bridge program that prepared 40 rising 6th graders for middle school math placement.