BARBARA LEDFORD

2825 Haverford Road, Ardmore, PA 19003-1929 ledford.barbara@gmail.com (484) 620-4033

ledfordbarbara.com @msmathnerd
EDUCATION
Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
Master of Arts in Educational Technology
MAET Summer Overseas Program

Temple University


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
Concentration: Mathematics
College of Education

Instructional I: Mathematics 7-12

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Educational Technology Certificate

Michigan State University

Anticipated July 2015

May 2011

PROFFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
June 2011 to June 2017

June 2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Mathematics Teacher, String Theory High School, Phila., PA
January 2015 to Current
Subjects include: Algebra I Honors, Algebra I Inclusion, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus AB
Activities Include: National Honor Society Advisory
Create original content and provide resources for students achievement via iTuneU
Provide differentiated mathematical instruction to a diverse group of students geared towards Algebra I
Keystone Exams
Create an atmosphere of higher ordered mathematical thinking and questioning
Administer Benchmark Testing for Keystone Testing
Mathematics Teacher, Maritime Academy Charter High School, Phila., PA
August 2012 to January 2015
Subjects include: Algebra I Honors, Algebra I Inclusion, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus and Intro to
HTML/CSS
Activities Include: SeaPerch Robotics, 9th Grade Faculty Advisor, National Honor Society Advisory
WORK EXPERIENCE
Tutor, Mathnasium, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania



August 2010 to Current
Work with children in grades 2nd through 12th to improve their math skills, using data from diagnostic
assessments to identify target areas for growth
Provide homework help
Promote a fun, active learning atmosphere

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Organizer, Maritime Academy Charter High School, Phila., PA

Spring 2013 to Spring 2015
Create and organize Personal Learning Community to help with use of technology in classroom
Provide professional development for high school teachers in all content area
Guide and provide feedback to teachers in successful implementing technology in lessons
Organizer and Presnter, GREAT14 Conference, Galway, Ireland
Present session on using video in the classroom, specifically flipped classroom
Collaborate with overseas graduate cohort to organize logistics of conferences
PaTTaN Lesson Study Participant, PaTTan King of Prussia, King of Prussia, PA
Participate in a Lesson Study Professional Learning Community
Promote high mathematical thinking in an inclusion classroom setting
Participate in on site lesson demonstrations
Student Teacher, Strawberry Mansion High School, Philadelphia, PA
Subjects taught: Algebra II, PSSA Test Preparation, AP Statistics

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Google Apps for Education Mac OSX Windows iTunesU iPad Web 2.0
REFERENCES:
Upon request

Summer 2014

Fall 2012 to Spring 2013

Spring 2011