Noyce Scholar Profile
Marilyn Santiago Román
Undergraduate major or graduate field of study: Mathematics
Subject area(s) and grade level teaching focus: Mathematics
Category of scholarship/fellowship:
Master Teaching Fellow
Name of Noyce institution:
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
Current academic or teaching status:
10 years
School and school district:
Department of Education, Puerto Rico
Background:
I have experience developing strategies and new teaching techniques using technology, manipulatives, and scientific research. I have been able to explore the results with my colleagues.
Why do you want to teach:
Everybody can learn mathematics. With the education skills I have learned, I can teach to all students with the same environment and materials.
Describe a memorable teaching experience:
It was been memorable to meet again former students who have been successful in their lives and are now in careers related to Mathematics at the UPR Mayaguez Campus.
What does the Noyce program mean to you:
The Noyce Program has provided a great opportunity to enhance my knowledge and vision of teach mathematics.
