Andrea Russo
Email: acrusso@ucalgary.ca
Phone: 403-606-6982
Profile
Highly organized educational professional with more than 4 years of experience teaching mathematics to
students on an individual basis and in a classroom setting. Effectively compile, explain and present
mathematical concepts through detailed descriptions and relevant examples using multiple modes of
representation. Utilize teaching strategies that effectively engage all students and foster an enjoyable and
safe learning environment. Quickly develops an excellent rapport with staff members, parents and students
to produce a trusting relationship and supportive school community.
Education and Credentials
Bachelor of Science; Major: Mathematics
University of Calgary – GPA 3.08
Bachelor of Education; Major: Secondary Mathematics
University of Calgary – GPA 3.90
Relevant Experience
Practicum Placement
March 2015-April 2015
Bishop Grandin High School
 Planned lesson plans to align with the Alberta curriculum for the grade 10 unit on Trigonometry as
well as Functions and Relations. Team-teach with partner teacher the grade 12 unit on
Trigonometry and Logarithmic Functions using teacher’s notes. Incorporated various forms of
technology in the classroom including the Smartboard and TI-84 plus.
 Obtained experience with marking by grading all forms of summative assessments, where the class
average for the unit was 75%.
 Gained an understanding of the professional relationship between parents and teachers by attending
parent-teacher interviews twice during the practicum time frame. Spoke with parents of the grade
10 students to elaborate on their child’s progress in class
High School Math Tutor
December 2014-January 2015
 Instructed grade 10 students by clarifying misunderstandings and addressing individual student
concerns of course material in preparation for their midterm and final exams in accordance with
their curriculum. Planned an individualized lesson plan for each student, incorporating the key
concepts for the unit students were struggling with as well as additional practice questions
 Student feedback indicated an increase in their course average by 20%
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Practicum Placement
October 20 – October 31 2014
St. Joan of Arc and
Westsprings Elementary
 Observed a variety of teaching styles and methods of instruction of kindergarten to grade 9
classrooms. Gained an understanding of how teachers foster an inclusive classroom environment
that works towards meeting the learning needs of all students.
 Learned how important the parental community is in the students’ education due to their high
involvement and integration within the schools
 Learned about the process of how students are coded and the services available at the schools to
accommodate to those students’ learning needs. Observed how the additional support staff worked
with coded students both in an individual and group setting
Teaching Assistant (Volunteer Position)
September 2012 - April 2013
St. Mary’s Senior High School
 Exposed on how to do a long-term planning of a course. Assisted in marking exams and
assignments of students. Observed methods of instruction of supervising teacher
 Gained my first perspective of the role of the teacher in the high school setting
Teaching Assistant
September 2011 - December 2011
University of Calgary
 Instructed a first year University linear algebra class comprised of 40 students over a four month
semester. Composed a weekly lesson plan consisting of practice questions which corresponded to
the topics being covered in the lecture component
 Reviewed and graded all quizzes that corresponded to the lab section with a final class average of
72%.
 Coordinated, scheduled meetings and assisted individual students who required course assistance
around personal class schedule as an undergraduate mathematics student
University Tutor
March 2011 - April 2011
Mount Royal University
 Tutored students on an individual basis who required additional assistance with course material in
first and second year Calculus. Instructed students on successful learning strategies and effective
study skills based on personal experience of completing these courses
 Gained my first experience working on an individual basis with students and an understanding of
how to communicate mathematical concepts to students in an easily understandable manner
Professional Development
What Happened to Classroom Management?
Substitute Teachers – Roles and Responsibilities
Duty of Care
Staying Employed
Parents and Teachers
What is the ATA?
March 9, 2015
January 15, 2015
October 16, 2014
October 6, 2014
September 23, 2014
September 16, 2014
Languages
Fluent in written and verbal Spanish
*E-portfolio available at http://andrearussoeportfolio.weebly.com *
*References available upon request*