Gabrielle Mathiesen
About Gabrielle Mathiesen
Gabrielle Mathiesen is a Curriculum Developer with extensive experience in mathematics education, currently working at Great Minds. She has held various roles in educational institutions and has developed curriculum for middle school mathematics courses.
Current Role at Great Minds
Gabrielle Mathiesen serves as a Curriculum Developer at Great Minds since 2018. In this role, she focuses on developing educational materials and resources that enhance the learning experience for students. Additionally, she holds the position of Managing Editor for the Geometry team, overseeing curriculum development and ensuring alignment with educational standards. Previously, she was the Managing Editor for Grades 6-8 Statistics and Probability, contributing to the creation of comprehensive instructional materials.
Experience in Education
Gabrielle Mathiesen has extensive experience in the education sector. She has worked as a Mathematics Teacher at Kent School District since 2014 and has been a Mathematics Teacher at Renton School District since 2017. Her previous roles include serving as a Math Instructor at Best in Class Education and as an Assistant Site Manager at Issaquah School District. She has also worked as an Educational Assistant in various capacities within the Issaquah School District.
Educational Background
Gabrielle Mathiesen studied at Bellevue Community College, where she earned an Associate of Math Education from 2006 to 2012. She furthered her education at Central Washington University, achieving a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching Secondary Mathematics from 2013 to 2014. Gabrielle also completed a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction at Western Governors University from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she attended The University of British Columbia, studying Sociology for two years.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current roles in education, Gabrielle Mathiesen worked in the coffee industry as a Lead Barista at Tully's Coffee for eight months in 2011 and as a Barista at Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd. for one year from 2009 to 2010. Her experience in education began as an Educational Assistant at Beaver Lake Middle School and Creekside Elementary School within the Issaquah School District, where she worked from 2008 to 2014.
Curriculum Development Expertise
Gabrielle Mathiesen has significant experience in curriculum development, specifically for Grade 8, Algebra I, and Geometry courses. She worked as a Curriculum Developer at Best in Class Education for four months in 2013 and has continued to apply her curriculum writing skills in her current role at Great Minds. Her expertise in developing educational materials supports her commitment to enhancing student learning outcomes.