1. NADA S. BENNETT
1121 Monica Lane San Jose, California 95128 ♦ Cell (559) 285-2090 ♦ nada_bennett@yahoo.com
Career Objective Secondary Teaching Position, Mathematics
Education California State University, Fresno, California
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Mathematics, December 2002
Single Subject Teaching Credential
National University, Fresno, California, May 2006
Professional Experience
Gateway to Technology Instructor (GTT) August 2012 – June 2016
University Preparatory Academy
San Jose, California
Teaching an innovative Project Lead The Way (PLTW) middle school curriculum; using both hands on activities
and projects connecting science, math and technology to real world applications; Develop problem solving skills
related to engineering tasks/challenges within the various units – Design and Modeling, Automation and
Robotics, Flight and Space, Energy and the Environment, Magic of Electrons; Facilitate communication and
written skills of individual and group products.
Lead Middle School /High School MathematicTeacher August 2011 - present
University Preparatory Academy
San Jose, California
Created SMART goal of raising scores by 20%; Goal accomplished by year two for Middle School students;
Developed curriculum, sequencing and pacing guides for Grade 7, Grade 8 Math , Integrated Math 2 and 3 as
aligned with Common Core standards; Facilitated open ended questions to enhance individual, peer, and all group
discussion of problem solving techniques; Mentor for new middle school math teachers; Inspire and challenge
level of critical thinking for Algebra 2 Honors by use of technology and real world applications; Coordinate with
other Departments to develop cross curricula lessons; Work with other Math Department faculty to insure flow of
curriculum through sequencing; Help write the sequencing of math across Middle School to High school;
Facilitate after school tutoring; Effectively diagnose student learning processes and difficulties; Support
underachieving students with preemptive intervention class; Cohesively communicate with students, parents, and
administration; Integrate graphing calculators, online graphing resources to deepen the understanding and
applications of the curriculum in all classes; Use of MARS FALS, Tasks, and MAC Assessments to increase the
understanding, usage, and knowledge of Common Core Mathematical Practices to enhance the scores of Smarter
Balance testing; Helped to raise the awareness and scores of the U.S. News & World Report’s rating (UPA rated
# 55; #4 in California; #16 in Charter Schools)
Lead Mathematics Teacher April 2010-June 2011
W. E. B. DuBois Charter Academy (High School)
Fresno, California
Organized and facilitated Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 curriculum for an independent learning
environment in a Program Improvement School for at risk inner city students; Designed and taught CAHSEE
workshops; Increased the passing rate of CAHSEE by 10%; Use of Data Director to monitor individual student’s
progress.

2. Mathematics Teacher August 2009 – April 2010
Lemoore Middle College High School
Lemoore, California
Using differentiated instruction, taught Algebra 1 at two different campuses – Lemoore Middle College High
School and Yokuts Continuation High School.
Mathematics Teacher August 2005 – June 2009
University High School
Fresno, California
Taught Algebra 2, PreCalculus, and Discrete Mathematics classes at U.S. News & World Report #29 ranked high
school in the US (2007-2008); helped create Algebra II Mastery Assessment program; helped create
preassessment program for PreCalculus and Calculus curriculum; coordinated cross curricula with Geometry
teacher for both Algebra 2 and PreCalculus.
Professional Growth/Development
West Ed – Math Pathways & Pitfalls – Algebra Readiness August 2015-June 2016
Field studies on Grade 7 lessons throughout school year; complete
weekly instructional logs; participate in follow-up evaluation of lessons with
Bay Area peer teachers.
Santa Clara Valley Math Project 2015- present
Leadership Institutes focusing on mathematical practices
and concepts ranging from Statistics/Probability to Geometry
Silicon Valley Math Initiative 2014-present
Professional Development focusing on Common Core standards/Math Practices;
Using MARS FALS and MAC Assessments/Tasks
Project Lead the Way/Gateway to Technology June 2012/ June 2015
San Jose State University, San Jose, California
Asilomar Math Conferences December 2006 –December 2016
Monterey, California
Technology Proficiency
Ti-Graphing Calculators (83, 84, 89); Geogebra; DESMOS; PowerTeacher/PowerSchool; Google Docs;
Schoology; C Programming; AutoDesk Inventor; RobotC; Facilitate NWEA and Smarter Balance testing/reports
Extracurricular Duties/Activities
Club Advisor, Math Coach, Yearbook Advisor
Professional Memberships
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
California Mathematics Council (CMC)
Silicon Valley Math Initiative (SVMI)
Santa Clara Valley Math Project (SCVMP)
References Available Upon Request