Noyce Scholar Profile

Josiel Rosado Tirado
Undergraduate major or graduate field of study: Mathematics
Subject area(s) and grade level teaching focus: Mathematics, grades 9-12
Category of scholarship/fellowship:
Master Teaching Fellow
Name of Noyce institution:
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus
Current academic or teaching status:
5 years
School and school district:
Juan Quirindongo Morell High School, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Background:
I teach for five years. I like to use technology in my classes and am always looking to innovate my curriculum.
Why do you want to teach:
Because it is my passion.
Describe a memorable teaching experience:
I found out that one of my first students graduated with an engineering degree and thanked me for everything that I taught them. This made me think how important what I am doing is.
What does the Noyce program mean to you:
The Noyce Program has helped my professional growth.