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The Mathematics Department is committed to developing and enhancing our students’ ability to think abstractly and problem solve. As mandated by the state of Rhode Island, all students are required to complete four years of Mathematics. A traditional Mathematics course is used at TAPA beginning from basic middle school math curricula to Algebra 1 in Freshman year through Pre-Calculus in Junior year.
The Mathematics curriculum includes the following components in each grade level:
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TAPA Math Team
Kalen Almeida, Lower School Math Instructor
Ms.Almeida@TAPAprovidence.org
Kalen is excited to join the TAPA math team and become an official part of the TAPA Ensemble. She started at TAPA as a student teacher through Rhode Island College, where she got her BA. When not at TAPA, she runs a teen leadership program through the YMCA and works with middle school and high school aged students on being thoughtful and giving members in their communities. Kalen loves to sing, watch Marvel movies, and hang out with her hedgehog and sugar glider at home.
Ms.Almeida@TAPAprovidence.org
Kalen is excited to join the TAPA math team and become an official part of the TAPA Ensemble. She started at TAPA as a student teacher through Rhode Island College, where she got her BA. When not at TAPA, she runs a teen leadership program through the YMCA and works with middle school and high school aged students on being thoughtful and giving members in their communities. Kalen loves to sing, watch Marvel movies, and hang out with her hedgehog and sugar glider at home.
Wesley Johnson, Upper School Math Instructor
Mr.Johnson@TAPAprovidence.org
Wesley joins TAPA as an Upper School Math teacher with a degree in Theatre Studies from the University of Central Florida. While he loves Math, Wesley has also taught Science, Creative Writing, STEM, and English Lit at multiple grade levels in both Rhode Island and Florida. Wesley has also worked in science museums developing shows and working with a variety of animals including snakes, birds of prey, stingrays, and at least one alligator. He has a strong background in improvised plays and has performed in festivals in NYC, Chicago, and LA, is a trained side-show performer (fire eating, fire breathing, broken glass walking, etc), is a direct descendant of two Pilgrims from the Mayflower, related to one US President, and once flew to Vienna to be front row pit for a Guns N' Roses concert. It was his wife's idea, and quite frankly she is just way, way cooler than he is.
Mr.Johnson@TAPAprovidence.org
Wesley joins TAPA as an Upper School Math teacher with a degree in Theatre Studies from the University of Central Florida. While he loves Math, Wesley has also taught Science, Creative Writing, STEM, and English Lit at multiple grade levels in both Rhode Island and Florida. Wesley has also worked in science museums developing shows and working with a variety of animals including snakes, birds of prey, stingrays, and at least one alligator. He has a strong background in improvised plays and has performed in festivals in NYC, Chicago, and LA, is a trained side-show performer (fire eating, fire breathing, broken glass walking, etc), is a direct descendant of two Pilgrims from the Mayflower, related to one US President, and once flew to Vienna to be front row pit for a Guns N' Roses concert. It was his wife's idea, and quite frankly she is just way, way cooler than he is.
Aréema Sweeney-Ashby, Lower School Math Instructor and Lead Teacher
Ms.Sweeney-Ashby@TAPAprovidence.org
Aréema Sweeney-Ashby is a Providence, RI native. During her early professional years she pursued her dreams to work in sports and event management, earning degrees from Johnson and Wales and North Eastern University. Aréema’s desire to be in the classroom brought her to Philadelphia Pennsylvania where she earned a Master’s degree in teaching. Outside of teaching, Ms. Sweeney-Ashby bakes extravagant birthday cakes and pastries. Having spent time as both a dancer and a studio owner, Aréema is to be a part of the TAPA Ensemble and merge her love for performing arts and mathematics
Ms.Sweeney-Ashby@TAPAprovidence.org
Aréema Sweeney-Ashby is a Providence, RI native. During her early professional years she pursued her dreams to work in sports and event management, earning degrees from Johnson and Wales and North Eastern University. Aréema’s desire to be in the classroom brought her to Philadelphia Pennsylvania where she earned a Master’s degree in teaching. Outside of teaching, Ms. Sweeney-Ashby bakes extravagant birthday cakes and pastries. Having spent time as both a dancer and a studio owner, Aréema is to be a part of the TAPA Ensemble and merge her love for performing arts and mathematics
Bing Li, Upper School Math Instructor
Mr.Li@TAPAprovidence.org
Bing Li is a Chinese immigrant to the United States by way of Hawaii. Before coming to the US, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering in China and worked as a structural engineer in an architecture design company. After immigrating, Bing earned his Master’s Degree in Business from Johnson and Wales University. His most recent job prior to joining the TAPA Ensemble was at a private school in RI as a high school Math teacher. When he’s not teaching math, Bing spends his time with his family, playing with his kids and cooking Chinese food for them.
Mr.Li@TAPAprovidence.org
Bing Li is a Chinese immigrant to the United States by way of Hawaii. Before coming to the US, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering in China and worked as a structural engineer in an architecture design company. After immigrating, Bing earned his Master’s Degree in Business from Johnson and Wales University. His most recent job prior to joining the TAPA Ensemble was at a private school in RI as a high school Math teacher. When he’s not teaching math, Bing spends his time with his family, playing with his kids and cooking Chinese food for them.
