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Erin Oakley

I love building relationships with students and helping them see the value and beauty of mathematics.”

Erin’s Story

Teaching Discipline

Mathematics

Why Mathematics

“Math is more than memorizing. Many students believe that math is not a useful subject in their daily lives; however, I believe that the skills students learn in a math classroom—such as problem solving, critical thinking and questioning logic—will help them succeed in any subject area including daily life.”

Professional Experience

As a graduate student, Erin worked as a calculus teaching assistant. It was in this role that she fell in love with teaching. She has since worked at multiple schools across the country, teaching anything from 6th grade to college calculus. In the past years, she has branched into a support role for math and science courses at the college level.

Volunteer Experience

During her undergraduate studies, Erin volunteered at a nearby elementary school. She also served as a Women’s Math Mentor for high school girls interested in upper-level mathematics. Additionally, while studying abroad in Germany, she assisted elementary school students in their math and English classrooms.

Hobbies

Erin enjoys reading and cooking.

Academic Background

  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (Master of Science in Mathematics)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (Bachelor of Science in Mathematics)

Courses

  • In-Person Course
    In-Person Icon Promote Sensemaking with Science & Math Practices
    50.00

    Moving students beyond rote memorization and fostering genuine inquiry and sense-making can be challenging. Our course supports educators in this journey, guiding them to become facilitators of student-driven exploration. Throughout the course, participants engage in hands-on explorations of phenomena, learning how to guide students in constructing, evaluating, and refining ideas. Participants learn to critically assess and redesign curricular materials to maximize student proficiency in science and math practices. Participants emerge with a newfound perspective on science and math education, equipped with tools and strategies to redefine their classrooms as vibrant hubs of exploration. They leave with a deepened appreciation for the transformative power of student-led inquiry and a renewed commitment to cultivating critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

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