About

Inspiring others to accomplish things they did not believe possible 

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about

Carrie Zielinski, Ed. D.

Dr. Carrie Zielinski is a consultant, mathematics coach, and professional developer. She is highly skilled in influencing national and international teachers’ and students’ beliefs and practices for teaching and learning mathematics. Utilizing results from her dissertation, she creates tailored and customized solutions that meet the needs of teachers and students within your diverse learning communities.  

mission

To inspire and strengthen all educators, students, and their families in achieving excellence for teaching and learning mathematics.

values

  • Kindness, patience, empathy, and perseverance
  • Understanding how students learn and make sense of mathematics
  • Ah-ha moments, growth-mindset, and change
  • Collaboration and synergy
  • A true learning community

Beliefs

  • All students and teachers can understand mathematics
  • Actions that directly influence teaching and learning inside the classroom matter
  • Mathematical tasks impact student engagement
  • Reflective practice brings about transformational change
  • Implementing small changes lead to great outcomes

Skill set & Strengths

Inspires systemic change for teaching and learning mathematics
Transforms learning theories into classroom practice
Models inquiry-based, student-centered instruction, and formative assessment practices in K-8 classrooms
Customizes professional learning plans to district/school improvement goals, resources, and data
Utilizes student and teacher data to monitor and effect change
Guides & Directs textbook adoption processes
Encourages reflective practices, goal setting, and achievement

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academic Credentials

University of Michigan

Doctorate in Education, Curriculum and Practice 2018

Madonna University – Graduate Studies

Master’s Degree, Educational Leadership and Administration

University of Michigan

Mathematics Teacher Education, K-8 

Madonna University

Bachelor’s Degree, History and Elementary Education, K-8

Certifications

  • School Administrator Certificate, State of Michigan
  • Endorsement for Teaching Mathematics, K-8, State of Michigan
  • Endorsement for Elementary Education, all subjects, K-6, State of Michigan
  • Cognitive Coaching, Foundations and Advanced

appointments

Mathematics Adjunct Lecturer (on campus): University of Michigan-Dearborn, 2020

Mathematics Adjunct Lecturer (on campus): Madonna University, September 2003 – June 2004 

publications

Zielinski, C.D., (2018). A “Re-Envisioned” Instruction Model: Minimizing Students’ Learning Difficulties in Mathematics. 

Barley, W., Feun, L., Randall, J.,Zielinski, C., (2015 June). Oakland Schools math RTI screening and early intervention action research project based on Delta Math RTI. Oakland Schools: Department of Special Education

Zielinski, C. H., & Ryan, S. M. (2003). Student-led conferencing: Completing the contract between families and their schools. Gifted Education Communicator, 34(2), 10-13.

Experience

Mathematics Educational Consultant and Coach, Independent 2013 – present

Mathematics Educational Consultant and Coach, Oakland Schools Intermediate School District 2005-2013

Educator and Teacher Leader for Livonia Public Schools