1. TRACY DRINKWATER tracydrinkwater@gmail.com 206-579-5818
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Washington Residency Teacher Certificate July 2009
• Highly Qualified in Secondary Mathematics and Special Education
• Highly Qualified in Middle Level Mathematics
• Highly Qualified in Middle Level Humanities
Master in Teaching June 2009
Seattle University Seattle, WA
Master in Business Administration
Thunderbird School of Global Management May 1991
• Focus: International Finance, Accounting, French, and European Studies Glendale, AZ
Bachelor of Arts 1989
University of California at Santa Barbara Goleta, CA
Major: Economics
• Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCE
Educational Consultant and Tutor June 2014 – present
• Counsel parents and provide advocacy services for their student, in cooperation with
teachers and school districts; provide expertise in math instruction and special
education services
• Teach and support students in one-on-one setting to build academic skills and
confidence
Math/Special Education Teacher August 2010 – June 2014
Islander Middle School, Mercer Island School District Mercer Island, WA
• Specialized in math instruction for students with exceptional needs
• Designed and implemented lessons and assessments for middle school level Pre-Algebra
through high school level Geometry using Pearson Prentice Hall curriculum
• Managed special education caseload of 20 students on IEPs, while teaching 5 classes
• Experienced teaching multiple resource room and elective classes including math, language
arts/social studies, study skills, health and study hall
• Served as IMS Math Club Advisor (2 years), MISD Instructional Materials Committee (3 years),
IMS Technology and Grading Committees (1 year each)
Special Education Math Teacher August 2009 – June 2010
Newport High School, Bellevue School District Bellevue, WA
• Managed IEP caseload of 25 students with various learning and emotional challenges
(Health Impaired, Autism, EBD and SLD)
• Instructed high school students in four practical math (resource room) classes using
Essentials for Algebra curriculum
• Co-taught first year Algebra course for 9th and 10th graders performing below grade level

2. Tracy Drinkwater
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Paraprofessional Aide November 2006 – February 2008
Islander Middle School, Mercer Island School District Mercer Island, WA
• Supported students with special needs during one-on-one, group, special education and
general education classroom settings in middle school in math, science, art and social skills
Applications Division October 1992 – November 1997
Oracle Corporation Redwood Shores, CA
• Consultant: Presented product training/demos for Distribution Applications to
partners/resellers
• Marketing Analyst: Provided product expertise to development, support, consulting and
sales groups
• Technical Writer/Editor: Wrote and edited documentation for financial application
software reference materials and online help
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Coalition Member February 2014 – present
Communities That Care Mercer Island, WA
• Raising awareness to help prevent underage substance use and abuse
• Participating in meetings and activities to help change community norms
• Led meetings as Chairperson for 2014-2015 school year
Box Office Assistant November 2010 – present
Youth Theatre Northwest Mercer Island, WA
• Selling tickets in person and by phone, and processing online ticket sales
• Providing quality front line service to theatre customers prior to show time
Low Incidence/High Impact Committee November 2003 – March 2004
Mercer Island School District Mercer Island, WA
• Through personal experience and research, developed expertise and knowledge of best
practices in Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and other special needs
• Created, maintained and presented Autism Spectrum sub-committee document
Treasurer Mercer Island, WA
Mercer Island Preschool Association July 2001 – June 2003
Lakeridge Elementary PTA July 2006 – June 2007
• Managed accounting for PTAs using QuickBooks