Alejandro “Alex” Maldonado

Current Address: Hanoi, Vietnam

Email Address: Alex.Maldonado.Galvan@gmail.com

A mathematics teacher that welcomes the opportunities afforded as a teacher to teach

life skills to children as well as critical thinking skills. I welcome and encourage parental
engagement as a resource to improve the academic success of students. As a teacher by
profession, I take great personal satisfaction in student learning and progress determined by
authentic assessments. I strongly believe that for students to reach their maximum potential
instilling self-confidence as well as respect for others is a must. I encourage discussion and the
freedom to obtain answers via different paths and strategies. My aim as a teacher is to teach
attention to detail through a mathematical lens. Teaching in America, Vietnam and Thailand
has enabled me to adopt a culturally sensitive approach to teaching as well as the ability to
adapt to new environments by showing respect and encouraging positivity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, History
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA USA, June 2011
Certification
Teaching Certificate Examination: California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST), August 2015
California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) in Mathematics I (Algebra and Number
Theory), February 2016
California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) in Mathematics II (Geometry and
Trigonometry), February 2016
California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) in Mathematics III (Calculus), February 2016
Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential: Mathematics
California State University, Long Beach, CA USA, March 2017
Cleared Single Subject Teaching Credential: Mathematics
California State University, Fullerton, CA USA, June 2024
Master of Science, Secondary Education
California State University, Fullerton, CA USA, May 2021
Current Post
August 2022 – June 2024
AP Calculus and High School Mathematics Teacher, St. Paul American School Hanoi (500
students from grades K-12), Hanoi, Vietnam
✔ Joined the Observation Committee to ensure that best teaching practices are being
implemented in classrooms throughout the school and that teachers are being
supported in their stage of professional development to maximize their teaching
potential for the benefit of student learning
✔ Taught curriculum relevant to and in preparation for AP Calculus AB exams to 10th
through 12th grade students
✔ Supported students in scoring an AP Calculus AB exam average score of 4.57, while the
global average score in 2023 was 2.99, and the average score in Vietnam was 3.22
✔ MAP Test Scores in 2023 showed, on average, a 1.28% increase in performance based on
1st and 2nd semester data, for all my students in Algebra 2
 ✔ Planned differentiated lessons and activities to enhance lessons for different types of
learners ranging from low, middle, to high ability students through Google platforms
including Google Classroom
✔ Implemented technology in the classroom through Desmos, IXL, Savvas, Deltamath,
Albert, AP Classroom and other mathematics software programs to enhance lessons and
facilitate learning
Past Professional Experience
August 2021 – August 2022
Cambridge Mathematics Teacher, Vinschool (36,000 bilingual students from grades K-12, across
43 campuses), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
✔ Entered and competed in a secondary teaching competition placing 3rd place across all
Vinschool campuses
✔ Taught curriculum relevant to and in preparation for the Checkpoint exams to 6th through
8th grade students
✔ Planned differentiated lessons and activities to enhance lessons for different types of
learners ranging from low, middle, to high ability students
✔ Implemented technology in the classroom through Flipgrid, Geogebra, Desmos, IXL,
Myimaths and other mathematics software programs to enhance lessons and facilitate
learning
October 2019 – June 2020
Mathematics Coach, Kajonkietsuksa International School (3,500 bilingual students from grades
K-12, across 2 campuses), Phuket, Thailand
✔ Collaborated with new and experienced teachers as a mentor/advisor to support them
in their roles in the school mathematics program
✔ Assisted teachers and administrators in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of
mathematics programs and materials within the regular classroom
✔ Created, revised, taught and evaluated mathematics workshops for new and
experienced teachers
✔ Developed and coordinated instructional intervention and support programs for students
in mathematics below grade level
✔ Attended meetings and professional development sessions at the local, provincial, and
national level to assist the school administration in creating and implementing
professional development for the staff
✔ Collected and reported assessment data related to student performance and supported
staff in using this data in instructional decision making
✔ Initiated, developed, and proposed the integration of technology in the classroom to
engage students in learning and to raise the standard of the mathematics department
July 2017 – May 2019
Cambridge Mathematics Teacher, Vietnam Australia International School (8,500 bilingual
students from grades K -12, across 8 campuses), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
✔ Co-Head of Mathematics which included duties such as: developing intervention
strategies for underachieving students with the collaboration and support of parents
 ✔ Designed Checkpoint and IGCSE practice papers producing excellent results for
Checkpoint and IGCSE examinations including those from underachieving students with
low-level English ability
✔ Homeroom Teacher to 9th grade students
✔ Taught curriculum relevant to and in preparation for the International General Certificate
of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams to 6th through 10th grade students
✔ Planned differentiated lessons and activities to enhance lessons for different types of
learners ranging from low, middle, to high ability students
✔ Implemented technology through Desmos, IXL, Myimaths and other mathematics
software programs to enhance lessons and facilitate learning used by all mathematics
teachers at my campus
✔ Provided mentoring and coaching for the boys’ varsity basketball team reaching the
final out of 8 schools in its inaugural year
Jan 2017 – June 2017
Mathematics Teacher, Smidt Tech High School (700 students grades 9-12),
Lincoln Heights, CA, USA
✔ Taught Integrated III Mathematics and Entry Level Mathematics to 11th and 12th grade
students
✔ Developed PowerPoint presentations to incorporate Specially Designed Academic
Instruction in English (SDAIE) strategies not limited to color-coding, compare/contrast
matrices, Venn diagrams, and other graphic organizers to facilitate learning and
comprehension
✔ Incorporated kinesthetic and visual aids during instruction to enhance lessons for
different types of learners
✔ Used SMART board configuration and document camera to model good mathematical
practices and procedures on screen
✔ Provided mentoring and coaching for the boys’ varsity volleyball team improving from
previous years
Aug 2016 – Dec 2016
Student Mathematics Teacher, Warren High School (3,700 students grades 9-12),
Downey, CA, USA
✔ Taught Integrated I Mathematics and Integrated II Mathematics to 10th and 11th grade
students
✔ Developed PowerPoint presentations to incorporate Specially Designed Academic
Instruction in English (SDAIE) strategies not limited to color-coding, compare/contrast
matrices, Venn diagrams, and other graphic organizers to facilitate learning and
comprehension
✔ Incorporated kinesthetic and visual aids during instruction to enhance lessons for
different types of learners
May 2014 – Mar 2015
Classroom Teacher, St. Joseph Thippawan (all-girls school), Bangkok, Thailand
✔ Taught arithmetic, algebra, and geometry to students in grade 3 to grade 6
✔ Dedicated comprehensive instruction to local students with basic English skills
Nov 2011 – May 2014
Instructor, Sylvan Learning Center (after-school learning center), Long Beach, CA, USA
✔ Aided students in their preparation for the Advanced Placement exam in
Calculus
✔ Facilitated educational goals through the use of technology for programs in
mathematics
✔ Provided tutoring support in Algebra I,
Algebra2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Probability and Statistics

Referees
Mr. Matthew Bowman
Mentor and PGCE and QTS Assessor for Vietnam at Sunderland University
Matthew.Bowman@sunderland.ac.uk
Edinburgh Building, Chester Road, Sunderland SR1 3SD

Mr. Gustavo Rodriguez Rios

Lead AP Statistics and High School Math Teacher at Temecula Valley High School
grodriguezrios@tvusd.us
31555 Rancho Vista Rd, Temecula, CA 92592

Mr. Justin McCormack

Dean of Students and Mentor at St. Paul American School Hanoi
deanofstudents@stpaulhanoi.com
New Urban - Splendora North An Khanh, Km10+600 Thang Long Highway An Khanh, Hoai Duc,
Hanoi, Vietnam

Dr. Myong Hwan Eiselstein

Executive Director and Mentor at St. Paul American School Hanoi
executive.director@stpaulhanoi.com
New Urban - Splendora North An Khanh, Km10+600 Thang Long Highway An Khanh, Hoai Duc,
Hanoi, Vietnam

Mr. Dominic Vigil

Vice Principal at Vinschool
dfvigil@gmail.com
Ba Son, No. 2 Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Mr. Titus Lamar Berry

Math and Science Lead Teacher at Vietnam Australia International School
titus.berry@vas.edu.vn
10 Mai Chi Tho, Thu Thiem New Urban Area, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Mr. Kenny Bouwer

Head of Primary at Kajonkietsuksa International School
Kennethb@kajonkietsuksa.ac.th
Kathu Campus, Phuket, Thailand