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About
Us: Curriculum Vitae
Resume
- Maggie Martin Connell
Coaches are integral to math reform. So are coach
trainers.
Experienced math educator, coach, consultant and author
with proven track record in assessing needs, creating and delivering ‘make-sense’ professional
development supporting NCTM Standards; an intimate knowledge
of math content and methodology; and an established reputation
for accessibility in meeting the needs of teachers in the field
and the greater educational community on an international level.
CAREER
HISTORY |
MC2
Education Consultants, Inc. / Think-Links Press /
"I Get It!" Math
Durham Bridge, NB
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1998 - present
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President
and CEO
Primary Purpose: To develop (concept to delivery) high-quality
products and services that respond to a massive international
call for mathematics reform in elementary schools, and manage
the growth and operation of the company. Beginning with a
focus on Atlantic Canada, services have extended to include
other
provinces in Canada, 3 U.S. states, Trinidad/Tobago and Bhutan.
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School District 18
Fredericton, NB
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1982-2000
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Classroom Teacher
Taught a variety of grade levels K-6. Led all in-service staff
development for mathematics. Was the 1990 recipient of the
Marshall McLuhan Distinguished Teacher’s Award.
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University
of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
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1990-2000
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Math Methods Instructor
Designed and delivered Elementary Math Methods (required) course
to pre-service and in-service teachers. Responsible for developing
conceptual understanding of mathematical ideas specific to
curriculum objectives.
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Math Centre, University
of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB
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1992-1996
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NB Provincial Math Mentor
Primary Purpose: To assist K-8 teachers and administrators in developing
intimate, personal understanding of curriculum-specific mathematical
content and its associated methodology. Responsibilities included
design and delivery of dozens of in-service staff development
sessions for all NB school districts, publication of a monthly
support newsletter and participation in steering committees
for assessment. Designed and delivered parent courses to reconnect
parents to the learning and gain support for mathematics reform.
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School District 18
Fredericton, NB
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1992-1996
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District Math Mentor
Primary Purpose: To support teachers, administrators, students
and parents in math reform initiatives and increase competency
in required mathematical content. Responsibilities included
design and delivery of innovative long- and short-term staff
development for District 18 schools, one-on-one coaching for
struggling teachers, parent training sessions, curriculum mapping
and assessment of students and teachers and directional planning
for the district.
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Various
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On-going
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Pearson
Education Publishers
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Lead program advisor for new school text series Math
Makes Sense. Responsibilities
include ensuring customized
curriculum fit for Atlantic Canada.
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Editor/Reviewer for Math
Makes Sense – all editions. Was
responsible for editing authors’ writing
for conceptual methodologies.
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Author for Math
Makes Sense school
math series
Royal Ministry of Education, Bhutan
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Curriculum designer / writer: for national
school system
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Educational Consultant: needs analysis for
curriculum reform
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Teacher Trainer: math methods clinics to
teachers, on a national level
Department of Education, NB
International Speaker (Canada, U.S.,
Trinidad/Tobago, Bhutan)
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Keynotes
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Coaching Clinics
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Conferences
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Summer Academies
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Contact Information - Maggie
Martin Connell
Address:
797 Route
628 Hwy
Durham Bridge, NB
E6C 1A7
Phone:
1-800-377-MATH
Fax:
(506) 455-8083
Mobile:
(506) 476-8081
Email:
maggie@igetitmath.com
Web:
www.igetitmath.com
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