The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program

NSF
NSF
  • Home
  • The Program
    • NSF Noyce Program Directors
    • NSF Noyce Program Solicitation
    • Consider Becoming an NSF Noyce Principal Investigator
    • Become a Noyce Scholar or Teacher Leader
      • Noyce Scholar Profiles
      • Noyce Alumni Profiles
    • Voices From the Field Videos
  • Project Locator
    • Select from Map
    • Advanced Search
    • Submit Information
  • In the News
    • In the News
  • Meetings
    • 2022 Noyce Summit
    • 2021 Noyce Summer Events
    • 2020 Virtual Noyce Summit
    • Archived Noyce Summit Materials
    • Noyce Regional Meetings
  • Resources
    • Noyce Track 4 Research Book
    • Proposal Preparation Toolkit
    • Noyce Project Videos
    • Noyce Summit Abstract Catalogs
    • Reports
    • Toolkits
    • ARISE Research Community
  • Contact

Alyssa

RETURN TO SCHOLAR LIST

Noyce Scholar Profile

Alyssa Zerby

Undergraduate major or graduate field of study: Mathematics

Subject area(s) and grade level teaching focus: Mathematics, grades 7-12

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

Name of Noyce institution:
Saint Joseph's University

Current academic or teaching status:
1st year teacher

School and school district:
Mastery Charter Schools

Background:

I recently graduated from Saint Joseph’s University with my Master’s degree in Math Education and Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Currently, I am an 8th grade math teacher at Mastery Charter Schools in Philadelphia. I am enjoying my 1st year of teaching so far and looking forward to what the school year may bring!

Why do you want to teach:

I have always wanted to be a teacher because I have always had a love for learning and helping others. I was blessed growing up where I was inspired and challenged by my teachers. As a teacher, I hope to do the same, while helping my students achieve success both inside and outside of the classroom.

Describe a memorable teaching experience:

During my student teaching experience, I had a student say to me, “Before you, I didn’t think I could do math.” This student certainly struggled at times, but most of all she just needed to believe in herself. I constantly encouraged and reinforced to her, as I do with all of my students, that she could do it and her hard work will pay off. This “a-ha” moment for her came toward the end of my student teaching; this moment confirmed that hard work does pay off both for me and her.

What does the Noyce program mean to you:

The Noyce program has supported and encouraged me to pursue my dreams of becoming a mathematics teacher. I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the program and to meet all of the individuals involved with the program.

What’s New

  • 2023 Noyce Summit
  • 2022 Noyce Summit
  • Noyce by the Numbers: 20 Years of Noyce
  • Proposal Preparation Webinars
  • Frequently Asked Questions for the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
  • Become a Noyce Scholar or Teacher Leader
  • Consider Becoming an NSF Noyce Principal Investigator
  • Noyce Alumni: Where Are They Now?

Check out our ARISE website for research & opportunities!

Checking In

NSF

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.

AAAS

The World's Largest General Scientific Society

  • About Noyce Program
  • AAAS ISEED
  • Subscribe to ARISE
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
© 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science