Colleen Q. Anna
Colleen Q. Anna
Colleen Q. Anna
Anna
cquisenb@purdue.edu
EDUCATION:
Purdue University, College of Education West Lafayette, IN
Masters in Education Curriculum & Instruction Math Education Graduation: December 2020
Cumulative GPA: 4.0
The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education University Park, PA
Majors: Secondary Education and Mathematics Graduation: May 2017
Minor: Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.92
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Chesterfield County Public Schools Richmond, VA
Middle School Math Teacher August 2017- Present
Teach Algebra 1 to three classes of comprehensive eighth grade students for the 2017-2018 school year
Currently teach Middle School Math II (VDOE Math 7 and Math 8 Curriculum) to one class of comprehensive seventh
grade students and one class co-taught with a special education teacher and teach one class of honors Math 8.
Collaborate with Professional Learning Community to create innovative and differentiated daily lesson plans, assessments,
and remediation
Support colleagues and students with using technology during in-person and virtual learning
Practicum Ambridge, PA
Student Teacher January- April 2017
Plan Precalculus and Algebra Units including the daily classroom lessons, homework assignments, and student assessment
Analyze student work for misconceptions to enhance and focus lessons in order for students’ full comprehension
Collaborate with mentor teacher and teacher’s aide to create student centered lessons and facilitate conceptual understanding
Clinical Application of Instruction— Secondary Education State College, PA
Pre-service Student Teacher
Assist students one-on-one or in small groups in collaborative learning activities including card sorts and inquiries
Plan lessons incorporating technology to develop mathematical understanding in Precalculus and Algebra
Penn State Learning University Park, PA
MATH 034 (Math of Money) Guided Study Group Leader May 2015 – December 2016
Plan three study group sessions a week to develop conceptual understanding and procedural fluency
Facilitate collaborative learning through group work on conceptual and procedural problems
Lead review sessions before each exam focusing on key concepts, procedures, and successful study habits
MATH Tutor September 2014 – December 2016
Drop-in tutor for all math below Math 200 and head tutor for Math 017: Finite Mathematics focusing on probability & logic
One-on-one as well as group tutoring to help students understand important math concepts and procedures
Urban Seminar Philadelphia, PA
Pre-service Teacher experience May 2014
Completed a three-credit course in an inner-city Philadelphia school observed and assisted in an eighth grade science and
math classroom at Hunter Elementary School
Pennsylvania Council of Mathematics Summer Conference Lancaster, PA, Seven Springs, PA
Pre-Service Teacher Presenter August 2015 August 2016 August 2017
Presented about my Urban Seminar experiences, Guided Study Group leader experience and how they connect to my future
classroom
Co-presented on engaging activities develop for middle and high school math students
Attended sessions presented by current & former teachers discussing how to engage students, facilitate mathematical
modeling, and create effective classroom routines to foster learning
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) Rules and Regulations Committee University Park, PA
Security Leader October 2015 - February 2016
Taught weekly security lessons to my committee & led committee THON Weekend to ensure security and safety
Girl Scouts of America Wexford, PA
Ambassador 2001- Present
Earned Gold Award in 2012 by creating an online book club & earned Silver Award in 2009 by planning overnight camp
AWARDS AND HONORS:
Phi Lambda Theta Education Honors Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
Dean’s List All semesters