Margaret

B. Gruss
2610 Ridgepine Drive, La Crescenta, CA 91214
(H) (818) 249 5221 m4gruss@gmail.com
Online Portfolio: www.margaretgruss.com

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Math teacher, Rosemont Middle School, Glendale Unified School District,
2015 present. I currently teach 7th grade Math.
Math teacher, Wilson Middle School, Glendale Unified School District, 1990
1994, 2003 2015. I developed and piloted an Advanced 6th Grade
program in 2011. I Piloted the Math A program in 1990. I taught the 8th
grade Geometry class and 7th grade Math.

EDUCATION
Masters of Arts in Educational Technology, Azusa Pacific University,
Azusa, CA, December 2015
Single Subject Professional Clear Teaching Credential, mathematics,
Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA, June, 1990
Bachelors Degree in psychology, Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA, June,
1987
CLAD Certification, 2005
No Child Left Behind Certification, 2004

ACTIVITIES
Site Leader for the implementation of Common Core Math for GUSD,
2012 2014. I collaborated to develop a timeline and training for
implementing the Common Core Standards in Glendale Unified.
7th grade Math team coordinator, current.
Master Teacher, 2012. I mentored a student teacher
Glendale Community College Mathematics Collaborative, 2005- 2011. I
attended yearly meetings where the college professors presented data
regarding high school students and college readiness in the area of
Mathematics. I also attended several workshops presented by the
Collaborative.
Attended Southern and Northern California Mathematics Council
Conferences various years.
Attended Computer Using Educators Conference Various years.

TRAINING
Adobe Acrobat, Premiere Elements and Photoshop
Web-based tools
Basic Mac, 2012
Use of Technology in Instruction, 2012