Professional Summary
Secondary school mathematics educator with extensive experience teaching lower and upper secondary levels (HAVO/VWO), including Mathematics A, B, and D. Proven record in developing rigorous curricula, coaching trainee teachers, and boosting engagement through applied mathematics.
Dedicated to fostering analytical reasoning and quantitative literacy while cultivating an inclusive classroom environment that supports high examination achievement.
Teaching Experience
Van Leeuwen College
Eindhoven
Lead Mathematics Teacher & Subject Department Chair
Aug 2018 – Present
- Lead a department of 9 mathematics teachers across HAVO and VWO tracks, aligning instructional pacing and assessment frameworks with national examination standards.
- Teach advanced Mathematics B and D to upper-secondary cohorts, achieving an average 96% pass rate on central national examinations.
- Introduced blended learning modules with dynamic geometry and graphing tools, improving conceptual mastery in differential calculus.
- Mentor junior faculty and trainee teachers through structured peer observation and feedback cycles.
De Kempen Academie
Veldhoven
Mathematics Teacher
Aug 2011 – Jul 2018
- Instructed lower and upper secondary classes in Mathematics A and B, preparing over 140 students annually for school and national assessments.
- Coordinated regional mathematics competition preparation workshops, raising student participation by 35%.
- Collaborated with science colleagues to create interdisciplinary STEM units connecting statistical analysis with laboratory experiments.
Education
Utrecht University
Master of Science · Science Education and Communication (Mathematics) · Utrecht · Cum Laude · Sept 2005 – Jul 2007
Completed first-degree teaching qualification qualifying for upper secondary instruction across HAVO and VWO tracks.
Eindhoven University of Technology
Bachelor of Science · Applied Mathematics · Eindhoven · 8.2 / 10 · Sept 2001 – Jun 2005
Focused on numerical analysis, linear algebra, probability theory, and discrete mathematics.
Academic Initiatives
Digital Mathematics Remediation Framework
Sept 2021 – Jun 2023
- Designed diagnostic quizzes and remediation problem sets for students transitioning from lower to upper secondary mathematics tracks.
- Decreased early-term academic difficulty rates in Grade 10 Mathematics B by 22% across two consecutive academic years.
Core Competencies
Curriculum Development
Calculus & Linear Algebra
Probability & Statistics
VWO/HAVO Examination Preparation
Differentiated Instruction
Formative Assessment Design
GeoGebra & Graphing Calculators
Teacher Mentorship
STEM Project-Based Learning
Languages
Dutch
C2
English
C1
German
B2
Certifications
First-Degree Secondary Teaching Qualification (Eerstegraads Bevoegdheid)
Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO) · Jul 2007
Advanced Formative Assessment in Secondary STEM
National Institute for Curriculum Development (SLO) · Nov 2020
Community Engagement
Brabant Youth Science Network
Eindhoven · Jan 2016 – Dec 2024
- Volunteer Mathematics Tutor
- Provided weekly free tutoring sessions in foundational algebra and geometry for secondary school students from low-income households.