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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
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
Shirah Cruz, Upper School Math Instructor
Ms.Cruz@TAPAprovidence.org
Shirah is a New York native that came to Rhode Island to complete her bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Merchandising and Design at URI. She began working as a visual merchandiser at Helly Hansen store in Newport, followed by the Arts & Crafts Director at Camp Jori for three years. Shirah currently works as a Hebrew school teacher at Temple Torat Yisrael (TTY). Shirah took a hiatus from the TTY community a few years back to pursue her Masters in Teaching Secondary Math at URI. While completing her masters, Shirah tutored for Academic Advantage in Math and SAT/ACT prep and designed and created religious shawls for her own business. She returned to TTY to launch a pre-school program, act as a Hebrew school teacher, Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutor and now the Youth Group Director. In her spare time Shirah loves to knit, embroider, scuba dive, dance to live music, go camping and do rythmic tap dance!
Ms.Cruz@TAPAprovidence.org
Shirah is a New York native that came to Rhode Island to complete her bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Merchandising and Design at URI. She began working as a visual merchandiser at Helly Hansen store in Newport, followed by the Arts & Crafts Director at Camp Jori for three years. Shirah currently works as a Hebrew school teacher at Temple Torat Yisrael (TTY). Shirah took a hiatus from the TTY community a few years back to pursue her Masters in Teaching Secondary Math at URI. While completing her masters, Shirah tutored for Academic Advantage in Math and SAT/ACT prep and designed and created religious shawls for her own business. She returned to TTY to launch a pre-school program, act as a Hebrew school teacher, Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutor and now the Youth Group Director. In her spare time Shirah loves to knit, embroider, scuba dive, dance to live music, go camping and do rythmic tap dance!
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.
Emmanuel Ruiz, Upper School Math Instructor
Mr.Ruiz@TAPAprovidence.org
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and raised in Providence, RI, Emmanuel Ruiz is a R&B Artist who also holds a Bachelor of Education degree from Rhode Island College. As a musician and a math teacher, Manny embodies the TAPA idea of being an "Artist Scholar." Since 2008, Manny has been creating music under the moniker Manny X, and releasing a series of albums, mixtapes and EPs. Additionally, Manny has taught at Pilgrim High School in Warwick, Gallagher Middle School in Smithfield, Cranston High School East, and William Davies Career and Technical High School in Lincoln.
Mr.Ruiz@TAPAprovidence.org
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and raised in Providence, RI, Emmanuel Ruiz is a R&B Artist who also holds a Bachelor of Education degree from Rhode Island College. As a musician and a math teacher, Manny embodies the TAPA idea of being an "Artist Scholar." Since 2008, Manny has been creating music under the moniker Manny X, and releasing a series of albums, mixtapes and EPs. Additionally, Manny has taught at Pilgrim High School in Warwick, Gallagher Middle School in Smithfield, Cranston High School East, and William Davies Career and Technical High School in Lincoln.
