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Professional Speaking

I am excited to share insights on a variety of compelling mathematical topics. Whether it’s for a professional development session or any speaking engagement, I bring passion and expertise to each conversation, aiming to enlighten and inspire audiences across diverse settings.

For more information about speaking engagements, including session formats, durations, costs, and other specifics, please feel free to reach out to me. I am flexible and open to discussing how we can tailor the experience to meet your unique needs and goals. Connect with me through the contact form above and let’s start the conversation!

  • oHow to effectively integrate Mister Marx’s diverse online resources to complement their traditional teaching repertoire, for homework or group activities, as well as extra credit.

    Mister Marx Math Adventures on YouTube - Any episode and its topics are meant to be approachable by all ages and skill levels.

    Mister Marx Math Adventures Companion Worksheet - Free, printable one-sheet note-keeping worksheet for students. Universal to enhance the viewing experience of any episode of Mister Marx Math Adventures. Use as bonus points, homework, remediation, enrichment, etc. Share & use freely.

    Blog "Mister Marx’s Math Corner”

    Mister Marx AI - Assistant providing personalized Mister Marx Math Adventures Episode recommendations.

    TPT.com Resources – @MisterMarx-made math resources for the classroom. Incorporating a lot of questioning, approachable higher-level processing, and visual learning methods.

    Education content shared via social media platforms.

  • oBased on the work detailed here: MisterMarx.com | Mathematical Habits of Mind

    oGain insights into how to foster an environment that promotes mathematical thinking beyond just calculations.

    oTechniques to encourage students to explore, question, and understand the 'why' behind mathematical concepts, thereby deepening their engagement and comprehension.

  • oBased on the work detailed in the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck - Teaching students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to learn independently today is crucial. It is important to empower students and educators with the knowledge of "yet" and the Growth Mindset. We do not know how to do something until we do - so for students who do not know how to learn best for themselves in an asynchronous environment for example, how do we empower those students with the new skills to eventually be capable of creating success in the asynchonrous environment?

    oTechniques to help students become more independent learners, capable of managing their learning journey.

    oGuiding students to stumble forward, learn from mistakes, and develop self-regulation and time management skills such as goal-setting & prioritizing tasks.

  • oBased on the work detailed in the book "The Five Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions" by Peg Smith & Mary Kay Stein

    oTeachers would learn specific, research-backed strategies for enhancing the quality of classroom discussions in mathematics as they plan online assignments with intention.

    Anticipating student responses to math tasks

    Monitoring students' work

    Selecting students to present their mathematical thinking

    Sequencing the student responses to make a coherent whole

    Connecting the various responses to highlight the key mathematical ideas.

  • oIncrease engagement in math by allowing students to have some control over their learning process, akin to a "choose your own adventure" style, while ensuring alignment with educational standards.

    oDesigning math lessons that are both flexible and effective for a range of learners.

    Create a collection of diverse instructional materials and activities (like videos, interactive tools, written materials, and practical projects) that students can choose from according to their learning preferences.

    Planning and preparation required, including aligning these resources with curriculum standards, concepts, and skills.

  • oWith experience as Expanded Impact Teacher at Propel Schools as well as Color Data Analyst at PPG Industries, Inc., can share expertise in extracting, collecting, analyzing, and contextualizing classroom data to inform and enhance teaching methods and strategies.

    Analyzing student performance data to tailor instruction

    Identifying areas of need

    Supporting decision-making in the classroom.

    Creating and using data visualization tools to better communicate and understand classroom learning.

  • oCreating math experiences that not only support academic learning but also foster emotional well-being, resilience, and positive attitudes towards math in both students and their families.

    Building a positive classroom culture where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities

    Promoting collaboration and communication among students

    Developing empathy and self-awareness through math learning.

    Providing resources for parents to support their children's math education at home

    Creating activities that families can do together to enjoy and appreciate math.