TAYLOR FRENCH 317 W 107th Street #4A, New York, NY 10025 (818) 451-9041, Email: Tfrench2@schools.nyc.

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EDUCATION Hunter College Graduate School of Education, New York, NY Master of the Arts in Adolescent Mathematics Education, expected August 2013 Williams College, Williamstown, MA Bachelor of the Arts in Art History, June 2012 Mathematics Classes: Calculus I, Calculus II, Multivariable Calculus, Discrete Math, Linear Algebra PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Math for America, New York, NY Early Career Fellow, Summer 2013 Present Participating in a fellowship awarded to secondary school mathematics teachers early in their careers who exhibit outstanding potential, a dedication to professional development, and an interest in collaboration with the Math for America community. Marble Hill School for International Studies, Bronx, NY Mathematics Teacher Resident, Fall 2012 - June 2013 Participating in a rigorous, 14-month teacher preparation program that allows candidates to receive hands-on experience teaching in highneed New York City public school under the guidance of a mentor teacher while simultaneously earning a masters degree in adolescent mathematics education Teaching one 90-minute section of 9th grade Integrated Algebra with 27 students and implementing a Common Core curriculum focused on data-driven instruction and real-world problem solving through a collaborative project called Accessing Algebra through Inquiry (A2I) Contributing to weekly Mathematics department meeting by presenting an analysis of student work and formative assessment data and determining the most effective instructional strategies to increase student learning Member of the 9th Grade Team and 9th Grade Advisory inquiry teams to identify struggling students and devise intervention plans Coordinating staff birthday cards and announcements to promote collegiality and cheerfulness EXPERIENCE DURING COLLEGE Advanced Seminar in Teaching and Learning, Williamstown, MA Teaching Assistant, Fall 2011 Engaged in thoughtful discussions related to developmental psychology and pedagogical research Observed and conferenced with math teachers at Mt. Greylock Regional High School 6-8 hours/week to understand how classroom management, goal-setting, and student engagement affect achievement Police Reform Organizing Project, Urban Justice Center, New York, NY Intern with Senior Policy Advocate, Summer 2011 Facilitated grass roots organizing efforts such as community outreach, voter education, and social media outlets to inform the public about police reform in the 2012 and 2013 political campaigns Williams College Math Department, Williamstown, MA Multivariable Calculus Teaching Assistant, Spring 2010 Designed T.A. sessions to assess student understanding of the course material and address misconceptions Graded problem sets, posted homework answers and grades online, and constructed review problems to better prepare students for success on exams Lake Nkuruba Orphanage Project, Fort Portal, Uganda [http://www.nkurubaorphanage.com/] Project Leader, January 2010 Collaborated with 4 colleagues to raise money to build a water tank and supply the orphanage with safe drinking water Tutored orphans (age 6 mos.-19 years) to develop skills in English, reading, writing, and swimming Ready, Willing & Able, The Doe Fund, New York, NY Volunteer, Summer 2010 Interviewed and assisted formerly homeless or incarcerated men in creating a functional resume Westlake Tennis and Swim Club / Weil Tennis Academy [http://www.weiltennis.com/] Tennis Coach and Camp Counselor, Summer 2005 - 2010 Utilized leadership skills in organizing and conducting practice sessions and tournaments for top international junior tennis players CERTIFICATES, SKILLS, & INTERESTS Transitional B Certificate: Mathematics, Grades 7 12; Initial Teaching Certificate anticipated August 2013 Skilled in playing and coaching tennis (Williams College 4-Time DIII National Team Champions, team captain in senior year) Four years of high school French and a one-month homestay in the French Alps