MEET THE TUTOR
AARIELLA K. HOUSTON
ELEM,MS,HS MATH TUTOR
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
EDUCATION
Bennett College; August 2017 - May 2021
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Minor: Mathematics
Honors: Cum Laude
University of Southern California; June 2022 - May 2023
Master of Arts, Teaching
Concentration: Mathematics
CBEST Passed: January 2022
Credential: Single Subject Teaching, Mathematics
University of Southern California; Current
Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership
Concentration: Leading Instructional Change
WORK EXPERIENCE
Private Math Tutor - Grade 2 -12
Methods2Math | 2021 - Present
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Work with parents and scholars to create a strong academic plan to increase grade-level and foundational knowledge.
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Implement problem-solving strategies that best suit each scholar to assist in solving expressions, equations, and word problems.
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Motivating students to build academic vocabulary through interactive lesson plans.
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Weekly reassessment of standards addressed and skills retained after one-on-one tutoring sessions.
Math and Science Teacher - Grade 5
Barbers Point Elementary | 2023 - Present
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Educated students on power standards within the common core and 5th-grade curriculum to advance math knowledge
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Created structured intervention groups to allow for a more individualized and diverse learning experience within my classroom
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Implemented data sheets to allow students agency when exploring academic growth and goals
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Daily communication with parents to assist in student progress.
Student Teacher - Grades 9-12
Riverside Unified School District | 2022 - 2023
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Motivated students through innovative and culturally inclusive lesson plans.
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Worked together with the Guiding Teacher and the Math department to plan student and teaching goals.
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Managed a classroom of 30 students independently using positive behavior management strategies.
Math Teacher - Grade 6
Guilford County School District | 2021 - 2022
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Designed interactive, tiered lesson plans around Common Core and grade-level state standards
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Maintained a positive, safe, and culturally inclusive learning environment.
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Incorporated note-taking and test-taking practices, resulting in a 20% higher NEAP test score average compared to the district.