Tequita M Porter-Azantilow

Tequita M Porter-Azantilow serves as a Lecturer in the Mathematics Department at The University of Texas at Arlington since 2024, teaching undergraduate courses including Contemporary Mathematics and College Algebra across multiple sections. Her career spans diverse educational roles from K-12 instruction to administration.

Her academic credentials include:

• MS in Mathematics from Texas Women's University (2014)
• MS in Education Administration from Prairie View A&M University (2009)
• MS in Secondary Education from Alcorn State University (2001)
• BS in Mathematics Teaching from Alcorn State University (2000)

Her professional focus centers on mathematics pedagogy with emphasis on growth mindset development for student success in foundational algebra and quantitative reasoning. Teaching philosophy prioritizes accessibility for diverse learners across K-12 and collegiate levels, reflected in her instruction of remedial courses like Foundations for Algebra alongside standard curriculum.

Recognition includes:

• Teacher of the Year award from Lancaster ISD (2005)

Current responsibilities involve direct classroom instruction without graduate student advising or research grants. Her administrative background as Assistant Principal and District Instructional Coach informs curriculum development approaches, though no formal labs or research teams are documented in her current academic role.