Thomas C Freestone
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasfreestone/
SUMMARY
Applied Mathematics graduate from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, licensed teacher in Indiana, USA. Working in a leading charter school reaching the underserved minority population of Indianapolis. Known as a strong collaborator and reflective life-long learner. Graph Advocate
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent
Graph Advocate 2022-Present
Produce content covering technical cryptographic and data science topics
Understand and make information accessible to less technical audience
Community building for the organizations The Graph Advocates DAO and The Graph Foundation
Participate in the network and provide technical support for less knowledgeable users
Plan and deliver educational content on our online platforms
Thought leader for protocol changes and improvements
Christel House Academy 2020-Present
Mathematics Teacher in 7th and 8th grade at Christel House Academy South.
Active social-emotional learning and life skills advisor for cohort of students.
Develop material and lessons aligned with or derived from Indiana State Academic standards.
Track student learning growth indicators through assessment and direct intervention strategies when necessary.
Engage in restorative relationship based disciplinary practices and building school community culture.
Exceptional and frequent professional development leading to growth in all aspects of the practice.
Leadership in mentoring new math staff.
Christel House Academy 2019-2020
IndyTeach Apprentice Teacher in upper secondary mathematics at the Watanabe Highschool.
Collaborate with a variety of Christel House professionals to earn a Secondary Teaching License
Teaching Geometry, Precalculus, and Advisory - Social emotional and career preparation - classes.
Hands on experience in Data collection and processing, collaboration with other educators, managing classrooms, research, content development/implementation/assessment.
Leadership roles in taking over classes from mentor teacher to gain more hands on experience.
Christel House Academy 2018-2019
Math Interventionist for the Watanabe Highschool conducting interventions within the RTI framework and assisting primarily in the Lower House 9th and 10th grade Mathematics classrooms
Worked with the Math department, the Principal, and other administrators to develop and track intervention strategies primarily for the 9th and 10th grade classes
Assisted in accommodating IEP’s and ESL needs
Offered after school tutoring for the High school as a whole in all offered levels of mathematics
Leadership roles in enrichment activities for students including clubs and field experiences.
IUPUI Mathematics department 2014 – 2018
Math Tutor at the Math Assistance Center offering comprehensive learning in Math subjects for students of IUPUI and Ivy Tech
Early algebra to advanced courses such as Differential Equations, Multidimensional Math, and Linear Algebra
Working one on one and in groups with students and faculty
EDUCATION
IUPUI (Purdue University)
B.S. degree in Applied Math minor in Physics
Graduated May 2018
Undergraduate research in Medical applications of mathematics
Extensive studies in Chemistry (20 hrs) and Biology (10 hrs)
Danville Community Highschool Class of 2013
Honors Core 40 Diploma
1 year studying abroad at the American School of Barcelona
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS and Awards
Performance Based Bonus awarded by Christel House Supervisor
2019-2023
Based on going above and beyond, taking on extra responsibilities
IUPUI Startup Elevator pitch award
Cash award by audience vote for investment in our project Aggrobyte
Aggrobyte was a project that sought to develop an alternative to herbicide for farming using AI assisted robots that would remove weeds from cornfields.