Nicholas Banko
Middle School Math Teacher
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Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
Michigan State University
About Me
I am passionate about creating an engaging, energetic classroom where students don’t just learn math—they grow as thinkers, problem-solvers, and individuals. Inspired by the incredible educators I had growing up, I strive to build that same sense of curiosity, confidence, and connection in my own classroom. While my primary focus is mathematics, I see each lesson as an opportunity to help students build a strong foundation for their futures—whether they’re just beginning to discover their strengths or still finding their way. My goal is to ensure every student feels supported, challenged, and inspired to pursue their own unique path.
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Seventh Grade Math Teacher, Romulus Community Schools
2021 - 2024
Sixth Grade Math Teacher, Summit Academy North School District
2015 - 2021
Court Clerk, 34th District Court
2017 - 2019
School Tutor
2016 - 2016
Pharmacy Technician, Richardson's Sav-On Drugs
2012 - 2014
Summer School Tutor, Romulus Community Schools
• Create and modify lesson plans that align with the school's math curriculum standards.
• Establish a positive and structured learning environment that promotes student engagement and minimizes disruptions.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate the varying learning abilities and needs of students in the class.
• Create and modify lesson plans that align with the school's math curriculum standards.
• Establish a positive and structured learning environment that promotes student engagement and minimizes disruptions.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate the varying learning abilities and needs of students in the class.
Coordinated flow of work through the criminal/traffic and civil departments by sorting mail, verifying payments, filing, scheduling cases, processing paperwork, entering data in an efficient manner, and completing general office responsibilities.
• Provided feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
• Reviewed class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
Provided assistance to pharmacist by processing/filling prescriptions, stocking shelves, answering phones, cashing out purchases, and other duties as assigned.
Performed daily activities to assist the classroom teacher, monitor students, and work with small groups of children on specific areas of weaknesses.
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