Beth Roman
Math Curriculum Coach
Portsmouth Public Schools
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
First I took any job to get in the district I wanted to teach in.
Then I got to know and formed relationships with everyone.
Then I applied for classrooms and was hired.
Took every class or workshop I could to build my resume.
Then I moved to Rhode Island and I was hired immediately.
Then I went out on maternity leave and remained on to support the new math curriculum.
Then I was hired as a part time employee.
I continue to provide instruction to elementary teachers concerning math curriculum.
Education
Career
Math Curriculum Coach
I am a math curriculum coach.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Numbers
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
I meet with a small groups of students before school, support teachers in 1st grade, support teachers in 3rd grade, go to PLC meetings and staff meetings, meet with principals or administration, then go home to my family.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
You aren't going get the top job from the start. . . find something that you can do that is close and then make as many connections as possible. Stay positive and work as hard as you can in everything you do!
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Family:
"You should do what makes you happy! That is what I did."
