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Caitlin Boone

Undergraduate major or graduate field of study: Mathematics

Subject area(s) and grade level teaching focus: Mathematics, grades 9-12

Category of scholarship/fellowship:
Fifth year or post-baccalaureate Noyce scholar

Name of Noyce institution:
Wake Forest University

Current academic or teaching status:
Graduate Student

School and school district:
Parkland Magnet High School, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Background:

I grew up just outside of Boston in Melrose, MA. After graduating high school, I studied Mathematical Sciences at Clemson University as part of the National Scholars Program. While at Clemson, I had wonderful experiences traveling abroad and participating in undergraduate mathematics research. From Clemson, I moved to North Carolina and began the journey towards becoming a high school math teacher.

Why do you want to teach:

I believe that every student can think critically and creatively about mathematics if given the right support. Teaching lets me share that belief with my students. I love watching students begin to believe in themselves.

Describe a memorable teaching experience:

As part of a research project, I incorporated problem-based learning (PBL) into my lessons as a student teacher. PBL gave students with different learning styles a chance to excel in class. I remember one student, who at the time was receiving a failing grade in my class, becoming incredibly motivated and engaged during PBL. In the context of a real-world problem, he was able to make connections and develop strategies that he had missed when I used other methods of instruction. This experience was an important reminder to me as a teacher that each student has unique strengths, and that I need to vary my instruction to meet the needs of all my students.

What does the Noyce program mean to you:

The Noyce program has supported me in my growth as a future teacher. Over the past year, as I have studied, practiced, and reflected on my own teaching, I have been able to develop my own point of view and philosophy on teaching. These experiences, along with the connections I have made through the Noyce program, will continue to shape me throughout my career.

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under Grant Numbers DUE-2041597 and DUE-1548986. Any opinions, findings, interpretations, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of its authors and do not represent the views of the AAAS Board of Directors, the Council of AAAS, AAAS’ membership or the National Science Foundation.

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