Scott Porot

Scott Porot - --- -- - EDUCATION St. John’s University Masters of Education for the Teaching of Adolescents in Mathematics, Honors, 2017 Loyola University Chicago Bachelors of Science in Mathematics, 2006 Concentration in Abstract Algebras and Statistical Modeling Minors in Statistics and Biostatistics New York, NY Chicago, IL Bachelors of Arts in International Studies, 2006 Minors in Asian Studies, Urban Studies, and Political Science Beijing Foreign Language and Studies University Certificate of Chinese Business and Language 2005 ​Beijing, China TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS: New York State (United States) Professional (Permanent) Teaching Certification in Mathematics (grades 7-12) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS Mathematics), England, United Kingdom National State Teacher Certification, Latvia RELATED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE High School and Middle School Mathematics Teacher, and History Teacher Riga, Latvia Lycee Francais de Riga (Rīgas franču licejs) September 2018 - Present ● Taught mathematics to all classes, grades 7 to 12 and Political Theory to 12th graders ● Focus on teacher training and developing co-teaching environments for students and teachers ● Engaged in working to modernize curriculum and practices ○ 3-act tasks, PBL, and RBL ● Brought in British and American curriculum supports for discovery learning. ● Implemented discovery based mathematics learning across all classes ● Worked with students in English, French, and some Latvian ● Developed and modified materials to provide students opportunities to ask deeper questions of mathematics ● Helped improve outcomes on the National State Exam in Mathematics for Latvia for students. London Gates Education Center September 2018 - Present ● Worked with students aged 11 to 15 with the goal of preparation for the GSCE and A-Levels British Exams ● Focused on discovery based learning approach including 3-act tasks and Project Based Learning ● Developed my own materials and curriculum pathways High School Math Teacher, ​NYC Deptmartment of Education High School of World Cultures 12x550 June 2016 - Present Bronx, NY ● Recently arrived immigrant students from 37 countries and speaking over 47 languages in my classroom. (All non-English speaking of various degrees) ● Taught Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Regents Prep, Algebra 2 year 1, Life Skills, College Prep, and provided SETTS supports to special needs students. ● Students were 100% English Laguage Learners and Por su puesto :( Bendito, Mexico.% Special Needs ● Used SIOP and Inquiry based learning models ● Used various points of student data (assessments, personal histories, etc) data to develop a “triage classroom” where instruction and work were provided in small groups based on the math standards the students most needed to succeed. ● Helped to increase New York State Common Core Regents passage for my students from 7% to 42% year to year. ● Used various ESL models to build English skills with a focus on mathematics vocabulary and content explanations. ● Leadership Institute High School 09x276 September 2015 - June 2016 Bronx, NY ● Taught Trigonometry, Geometry, and Algebra to over 87 students using the Workshop, SIOP, and Investigative Models with creative and engaging lessons. ● Built strong relationships with a diverse student body ● Gifted at data tracking and data analysis ● 28% Students with IEPs and 32% English as a New Language Students ● Planned lessons that were differieniated and scaffolded for all learners and scholars ● Moved students in all categories, and helped 12% pass at least one regents (up from 0% year before my arrival) ● Taught stand alone Trignometry and Geometry ● Co-taught Algebra 1 with General Education Math, Special Education Math Specialist, and ENL Specialist. ● Recieved coaching from St. Johns University Mentor, DOE Mentor, Renewal School Office Math Coach, Astor Services Coaching in Behaviorial Management, and Columbia Teacher’s College Math Coach ● Specializes in Constructivist and Hands-on Learning Styles ● Consistently integrated technology into the classroom including Google Classroom, Google Drive, Think Through Math, Khan Academy, and many others. ● Setup web domain for entire school including Google Apps account for every student and staff member. Partner Teacher in Residence, ​New York City Teaching Collaborative J​ anuary- August 2015 MS22 Jordan L Mott JHS (Grade 6 Math) Bronx, NY ● Planned, executed, and revised daily lessons in the SIOP, Investigative, and Workshop Models that were creative, engaging, and connected to established curriculum. ● Received and implemented feedback from master teacher on a daily basis to improve teaching practice and pedagogy -Highly collaborative relationship focused on student achievement and shared responsibilities in the classroom. ● Built strong relationships with students that fostered respect and supported an environment of achievement and learning. ● 80% of students classified as English Language Learners, and nearly 62% have IEPs of varying degrees of severity of emotional and learning disabilities. Developed and executed differentiated SIOP lesson plans, exam protocols, assessment measures, tiered grouping strategies, and language assistance programming where appropriate. ● Tracked student achievement on a daily basis using various forms of assessment including exit tickets, formative assessments, and student products. Integrated this data to design and refine lesson plans, and assessments, to push student learning and achievement ● Designed and Executed Unit Plan in UBD Model on Geometry covering Nets, Prisms, Polygons, etc. ● Planned and executed a mixed standard unit plan for Summer School 2015. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BEYOND TEACHING Government Affairs Manager ​May 2012 – June 2014 Families for Excellent Schools New York, NY ● Helped win historic legislative protections for school children in both Connecticut and New York. Field Director March – May 2012 Libraries YES! – Library Levy Ballot Initiative 26-125 Portland, OR ● Won with 84.47% of the vote, starting with polling in the mid-50%, largest margin of victory in the history of Oregon ballot measures. Senate District 23 Lead Organizer ​December 2011 – March 2012 We Are Wisconsin Madison and Eau Claire, WI ● Coordinated all regional efforts to collect over 27,000 signatures to recall Senator Terry Moulton, and Governor Scott Walker. Regional Field Director for Warren and Clermont Counties ​September – November 2011 We Are Ohio – NO on Issue 2 Clermont and Warren Counties, Ohio ● Defeated the anti-collective bargaining ballot measure Issue 2 in highly conservative Clermont and Warren Counties in Ohio. Jesuit Center Fellow for Public Service A ​ ugust 2009– January 2011 Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA ● Developed mission statement, funding stream, and initial staff hiring for Center for Volunteer and Public Service. AmeriCorps*VISTA, Crew Leader for Operation Helping Hands​ August 2007 – August 2008 Catholic Charities New Orleans, LA ● Led 41 teams of over 600 volunteers from around the globe into homes and neighborhoods to assist the residents of New Orleans in rebuilding post-Katrina. Managed daily construction projects at 23 sites.