Current Course Schedule

Mathematics Support for the NYS Teacher Certification Exam

In this course, students will engage in the learning of content, that is on the Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth – Grade 2) and Childhood Ed (Grades 1 - 6) New York State Teacher Certification Exam, in a supportive online environment through direct instruction and small group problem solving. We will be working on understanding and applying properties of operations and proportions to solve problems involving algebraic equations, ratios, percents, slope and measurement. We will embed geometric concepts, such as surface area, volume and Pythagorean Theorem in problem solving.
  • Course Number
    MATH503N
  • Focus On
    Ages Birth - Grade 2, Grades 1 - 6
  • Category
    Online, State Mandated Training and Certification Support
  • Registration Options and Cost
    $200 Course Fee

Sections

Summer 2 2025

  • Section 1:
    Date(s)
    July 29, 30, 31, August 4 and 5 | Online
    Day and Time
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Monday from 7:15 PM-8:45 PM ET
    Registration Deadline
    Jul 22, 2025
    Register
    • Charlene Marchese
      Charlene Marchese
      Dr. Charlene Marchese has worked in Mathematics Education for over thirty years and
      is currently a Math for ALL professional learning coach, adjunct at Bank Street College
      of Education and a mathematics education consultant. Her passion is to excite teachers
      to uncover the beauty of mathematics and in turn watch them bring their love of
      mathematics to their students.  Charlene worked for over twenty years in the positions
      of Supervisor of Mathematics (PK-8 th  grade) in New Jersey and a Regional Instructional
      Supervisor in Mathematics, focusing on middle school, for Region 9 in New York City. 
      Prior to entering supervision positions she was a mathematics coach for middle schools
      in District 2 in NYC, and a middle school mathematics teacher in New Jersey.  Charlene
      earned her doctorate from Rutgers University in Elementary Education, Specializing in
      Mathematics Education. Her dissertation research focused on how middle school
      students develop algebraic understandings through representations. Charlene holds a
      Master’s Degree from Bank Street College in Mathematics Leadership, and completed
      her undergraduate degree at Rutgers University.  Charlene is co-author of Fostering
      Professional Growth; A three-pronged approach published in NCTM’s Annual
      Perspectives in Mathematics Education (April 2017). She has facilitated professional
      development in mathematics education nationally and internationally and has presented
      at local and national mathematics education conferences.
"Professor Charlene explained the math concepts, formula and methods in ways that were very simple and easy to understand."

"I was intimidated about taking a math class and thought I would do terrible. It was actually an engaging class and I learned a lot."

"It was a good way to refresh skills I haven't used in decades or everyday life."