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

Performance Services

IT Project Manager       2024-Present

• Lead Strategic IT Initiatives: Spearhead critical IT projects that align with organizational goals, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with key stakeholders, including senior management and cross-functional teams, to drive project success and foster a collaborative environment.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project timelines and budgets are adhered to, minimizing disruptions.

• Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocate resources, including personnel and technology, to maximize productivity and achieve project milestones.

• Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure deliverables meet the highest standards and exceed client expectations.

• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and implementing best practices for future initiatives.

• E-Learning Content Manager: Oversee the development, organization, and maintenance of high-quality e-learning materials within the ODOO platform, ensuring they meet educational standards and enhance learner engagement.

Independent

Graph Advocate                                                                                                                                  2022-2024

• 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                                                                                                                    2020-2024

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.