Jillian M.

Gumz
Masters, Educational Leadership
Mathematics (EX)
English (BA)
Secondary Education
School Administrator Certified
Professional Teaching Certified

Email: [email protected]
 Jillian M. Gumz

Objective

To serve and support all students, staff, and the RCS community as an educational leader in teaching,
pedagogical and curriculum development and implementation, and instructional best practices and interventions
as the RCS District High School Math Coach. I aim to coach secondary math teachers, and facilitate and develop
collaborative teams that grow in mastery of proven intervention strategies to make math mastery accessible for
ALL students.

Education
Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI
Post-Masters Certificate Program Expected Completion Fall 2023
Central Office Leadership

Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI

Masters in Educational Leadership with Internship June 2009
GPA 4.0/4.0

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

Graduate Studies—Full Year Teacher Intern Program August 2004 – May 2005
Bachelor of Arts May 2004
Overall GPA 3.99/4.0
Dean’s Award of Excellence
Study Abroad, MSU English Literature in London Program Summer 2003

Certifications:
Professional TEACHING Certification (June 2008, renewed 2018)
School ADMINISTRATOR Certification (June 2008, renewed 2018)
Central Office Endorsement
K-12 Administrator Endorsement
Mathematics (EX) 7-12 and English (BA) 7-12 (May 2005)
MTTC Mathematics (April 2003)
MTTC English (October 2003)
CPR/First Aid – recertified 2022

Salutatorian, Rochester High School class of 2000 Rochester Hills, MI

Professional K-12 Leadership and Experience

Math Instructional Coach, Rochester Community Schools 2022-present Rochester Hills, MI

 Create, Support, and Monitor District Math Systems of Support at the Secondary Level
 Establish Multiple Teacher Cohorts for professional learning and provide facilitation and training on
instructional and differentiational best practices, data to intervention strategies, co-teaching, and
planning processes and models
 Design and Implement Professional Development
 Lead coaching cycles for individual teachers, teacher teams, and groups
 Create and Facilitate district Teacher Labs for professional learning
Learning Consultant, Stoney Creek High School 2021-2022 Rochester Hills, MI

 Develop, Facilitate, Coach, Support, and Monitor Implementation and Effectiveness of Tier 1 and 2
interventions for Stoney Creek HS
 Run the Academic Center Support – The Building Intervention System for all students as well as the
building test support center
 Work with students scheduled into the Academic Center on individualized intervention and support
plans addressing their individual needs-such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and a variety of
other medical issues, as well as content, organizational, and executive functioning support. Also,
communicate with their parents and teachers on progress and action plans.
 Create, lead, and facilitate a co-taught math teachers’ cohort at SCHS—I plan, organize, and meet with
and support the co-taught teachers in Tier 1 interventions. I arrange, provide the framework, and lead
them to do instructional observations and rounds and reflection process
 Provide resources and targeted instructional strategies for departments and teachers
 Consult, model, and lead teachers and educational staff on best practices, interventions,
accommodations, enhancements and supports for students and classroom practices
 Push in to classes to provide instructional support, such as LA9 Essentials, Co-taught math classrooms,
and other classes to support and coach
 Build strong relationships with teachers, support staff, administrators, and counselors in order to
facilitate our Building Team process, collaborate with and collect data from all stake holders, problem
solve, create action plans, monitor implementation, ensure accountability, and reflect on growth
opportunities
 Consult with, teach, and empower students with strategies for learning and accessing supports
 Consult and collaborate with parent/guardians in providing information, data, and resources, and
develop pathways of support
 Coordinate 504 eligibility and accommodation plans for roughly 75 students - Communicate with
students, families, teachers, administration, and other educational staff to ensure access to learning and
supports are in place for all students
 Newly trained in 504 law, accommodations, district procedure and procedural safeguards
 Develop, implement, and work with all students, teachers, parents, and support staff on interventions
and accommodations for Academic, Behavior, Medical and Attendance needs
 Collect, Organize, and Share Data for students, courses, building, and systems and facilitate the use of
Data to inform stakeholders of trends, effectiveness, and further action needed
 Collect Data for intervention as well as enrichment needs and schedule placement of students
 Work collaboratively with District Learning Consultants and Administrators in systems reviews, data
collection, 504 consultation, and best practices
 Collect Data for 31A fund usage
 Help support ACE hybrid and Credit Recovery models (Tier 2.5-3 intervention)
 Facilitate PD, Building NPDL team, and assist in New Teacher Development
 SSD Coordinator for PSAT Testing and work with College Board’s Accommodations process
 Develop and Manage paraeducator staff for general education students
 Advocate for Equity in academic and building routines and systems (for example, charity week,
homework, intervention, etc.)

Teacher Leader, Stoney Creek High School 8/07-present

 Co-taught Teacher for intervention math classes

 Teacher of every level of mathematics – The entire math series of Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II,
Precalculus, and AP Calculus BC and at all levels—intervention, regular, and honors
 Created Curriculum and Developed Implementation, Instructional and Intervention Strategies for
- Algebra II A&B course and curriculum program for Algebra II over two years with collaborative
district team of Alg2A&B teacher leaders
- Created Systems of intervention using instructional strategies as Algebra 1 and Geometry Math
Lab teacher
- Piloted inaugural Math Lab Co-taught model 2020-2021
  Completed Stanford University course: Mathematical Mindset 2021
 Facilitated District-Wide PD Summer 2019 on Stanford Mathematical Mindset course for secondary
teachers – 40 teachers across the district voluntarily participated in this summer session
 Math Pilot & Review Team member at Oakland Schools Common Core and State Standards
Collaboration 2010-2013
 The Algebra II and Algebra II part A Teacher Leader/Course Leader for all years the program existed
 Work Collaboratively with Curriculum Department and Math Teachers from all Secondary Levels
 Pilot and develop SBG mindset practices in Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Applications of
Composition

RCS SECONDARY MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM CONSULTANT, 2012, 2013

 Planned and Facilitated Professional Development for District Math Department

 Trained teachers on Mathematical Practices and Performance Task practices
 Facilitated teacher course groups to collaborate and develop team practices in curriculum development
and teaching practices
 Worked on curricular adoptions such as Intro to College Math, new Larson Calculus Series, began pilot
programs for technological support such as ixl, iready, smarter balance
 Worked with parents, students, and staff on student-placements in advanced pathways and interventions
 Served on multiple district wide committees exploring equitable access to education, technology
integration, assessment, and best practices

Mentor Teacher, Stoney Creek High School, Oakland University, & CMU 8/08-6/21

 Developed year-long sequencing program for OU and CMU Student-Teachers in

both Math and Language Arts courses 2008/09, 2011/2012, and 2020/2021
 Mentor of new teacher during probationary period of 3 years 2010/11/12
 Modeled, instructed, mentored, and coached classroom management, instructional and assessment
strategies, and unit and lesson development

Teacher, Stoney Creek High School 8/05-present Rochester Hills, MI

 Mathematics and English/Language Arts Teacher

 Experienced in teaching all levels of math at the high school level
- Prepared and taught Chicago Math Series for Algebra 1, Geometry, Extended
Algebra/Geometry, Advanced Algebra, and Honors Advanced Algebra/Functions Statistics and
Trigonometry (FST)
- Prepared and taught Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra I math lab, Geometry Math Lab and Co-
taught, Algebra II, Algebra II A (over two years), Precalculus, and AP Calculus AB and AP
Calculus BC, Basic programming I and II
- Prepared and taught Language Arts 9 and Applications of Composition
 Instructional Support Team participant: Completed year-long instruction rounds with peer colleagues
with interdisciplinary focuses on best practices through Hickey Leadership Group
 Serve as the Professional Development Chair (including Throughout Pandemic Teaching)
 Presented on multiple topics at PD throughout time at SCHS including: Growth Mindset, NPDL,
Innovators Mindset, Mindfulness, DEI, Cultures of Thinking, Math Practice Standards in the
Classroom, Math Interventions, Core Values, Standards Based Grading, Math Talk Moves,
Mathematical Mindsets
 SCHS’s representative for the OAA Math Department Chairs Meetings 2010-2021
 Club Advisor, Mu Alpha Theta (Math National Honor society)
 District Diversity Trainer 2005-2007
 Served on organizational committee for and participated in “Challenge Day”
 SCHS Committees: Professional Development/School Improvement Planning (PD/SIP), BC, NPDL,
Diversity, Academic Integrity, Cougar Award Ceremony, NCA sub-committee Chair
  Attended Advanced Placement (AP) Summer Institute for AP Calculus AB
 District Committees: Equity Committee, Mathematical Mindset Committee
 Serve as an administrative substitute in building
 Created and implemented units and lesson plans, evaluated student work, managed classrooms,
facilitated discussion, collaborated with professional staff, developed working relationships with
parents, and assisted students with coursework
 Developed, reflected on, and refined teaching skills through instructing and working with students
 Chaperoned and participated in school activities
 Administered/Proctored standardized tests and participated with school’s NCA group
 Worked with students, parents, and staff on fulfilling 504 plans and accommodations so that all students
can have access to learning
 Cared for, taught, individualized learning for, assessed, provided formative feedback, celebrated, and
learned with more than 2,000+ students

Internship, Utica Henry Ford II High School 8/04-4/05 Sterling Heights, MI

 Taught three 12th grade British Literature classes and an Algebra II class for 10th/11th graders
 Co-taught 10th grade English class and mythology, an elective English class
 Assisted Girls Cross Country team as a volunteer assistant coach
 Participated in “Curriculum First Workshop Technology Lab” (Utica Community Schools)
 Organized Teleconference/Virtual Field Trip with Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London, England

Relevant Professional Experience

Assistant Coach, Stoney Creek High School Cross Country for 9 seasons 2005-2009, 2013-2016
Assistant Coach, Stoney Creek High School Track & Field 12/04-2009
 Certified coach through MHSAA PACE program for coaching education (1/05)
 Attended annual MITCA Track & Field Coaches Clinics
Substitute Teacher, Ingham Intermediate School District 1/04-5/04
Tutor, Student-Athlete Support Services at MSU 8/03-5/04
 Facilitated review and tutorial sessions in mathematics, arts and humanities, science, and
German
Teacher's Assistant, CHAMP program through MSU’s Mathematics Department: 8/02-5/04
 Actively participated in high school level math classes by assisting professors, teaching
students ranging from 7th to10th grade, planning and administrating review sessions, and
assessing students’ progress
News Editor, The Talon, Rochester High School 1999-2000
Head Coach, Ku’u’ippo Volleyball Club U-14 girls 3/00-6/00

Relevant Activities-Michigan State University

Resident Mentor, MSU Department of Residence Life (Mason-Abbot Hall): 8/02-5/03

 Monitored 51 resident college students on home floor and facilitated programs in volunteer
service, multicultural, personal health, learning, and civic responsibility issues for residence
hall
 Received formal training in crisis intervention, substance abuse and multicultural issues
Spartan Connector, MSU Leadership Development Department: 4/01-2003
 Organized and implemented drug-and-alcohol-free activities on and off campus for 50
students
 Program Coordinator on Executive Board, Yakely-Gilchrist Hall Government 2001-2002
 Organized residence hall and campus-wide activities for college students
 Founded and chaired residence hall’s program committee

Professional Development & Technology Skills

 Participate in Tri-County Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teaching Institute with Wayne
RESA, Oakland Schools, collaboration with the Responsive Teaching Institute 2020-2021
 Completed WIDA training, with focus on supporting ESL students in Math classrooms through
Oakland Schools 2019
 Stanford Professional Development- Mathematical Mindset Course 2019-2021
 Presenter at RCS NPDL District Showcase 2019
 Presenter at RCS Innovator’s Mindset Break Out
 Proficient in using technology to assist in teaching in a remote/hybrid setting 2020-2021
 Attended nErDcamp July 2018, July 2019 Parma, MI
 Presenter at Rochester Community Schools Conferences –2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
 Presenter at Southeast Michigan SMART Board Users Conference 2010 and 2011
 Technology Coach, Stoney Creek High School (2005-2012)
 Attended 2007 TI International Conference in Chicago
 Attended multiple DACTM Fall Conferences and MCTE Conferences
 Presented at the 2004 NCTE National Conference in Indianapolis (Panel Session titled
“Preparing Teachers to Teach: What ESL/Adult Learners Teach Teachers” ) 11/18-21/04
 Presented at the 2005 Bright Ideas Conference (titled “Understanding the Theory of our Practice
Through Service Learning”)
 Participated in the 21st and 20th Annual MSU Technology Conference 1/29/05, 1/31/04
 Hosted the 2004 Bright Ideas Conference: Spring Conference on the English Language Arts
3/20/04
 Attended SMEA Special Education Mini-Conference at MSU 2/28/04

Competencies: Leadership, Initiative, Determination

 2021 RCS Sparkle Award

 2020 PTA Founder’s Day Award Recipient
 Founded and coached Meadow Brook Elementary Run Club 2018-2021
 PTA member, co-chair of Multiple Committees at MBE 2015-2021
 Serve on HOA Board for Stratford Knolls Subdivision 2015-present
 Brooksie Way Half-Marathon Participant 2008-2012
 Volunteer at St. Mary’s of the Hills – Religious Education Teacher and Pre-Marriage Mentors 2011-
present
 Chicago Marathon Finisher, 2002 and 2001
 Founder, Coordinator, and Manager of “Adopt-A-Grandparent” with Heritage Living Place.
High School students visit assisted living homes once a month 8/98-5/00
 Graduating Student of the Year, Detroit News Brightest and Best 2000

References Available Upon Request