Every student deserves a fair shot at math success.
Hi, I'm Juliana!
And I help 6-12th grade math educators become gatebreakers instead of gatekeepers-- unlocking confidence and possibility for struggling students.
CLIENTS INCLUDE:
I started my career as a high school math teacher, and quickly realized that traditional intervention methods weren't enough.
My students were smart, capable, and resilient-- but the system wasn't serving them. Too often, teachers were left without practical tools, and struggling students were left behind.
That's when I knew I had to do more. I became a district instructional coach and later launched CollaboratEd to support teachers and leaders at scale. Today, I partner with schools and districts nationwide to shift math education from a gatekeeping system into a gatebreaking movement.
On a personal note: I'm a wife, mom, and chai tea enthusiast who's called both the beaches of California and the mountains of Colorado home.
No matter where I am, my heart is in the classroom-- helping teachers feels supported and students feel capable.
FOR TEACHERS
Gatebreaker Algebra Essentials Curriculum
Build student confidence with a supplemental curriculum designed specifically for struggling Algebra learners.
EXPLORE CURRICULUM
FOR TEACHERS & COACHES
Math Intervention Accelerator
Gain confidence and skills with professional development rooted in the B.R.E.A.K. it Framework
LEARN ABOUT PD
FOR ADMIN & DISTRICT LEADERS
Speaking & Consulting
FOR EVERYONE
The Book
Get my story, strategies, and insights in an accessible, practical guide for educators.
Educators who partner with me have seen:
100%
Use of Tier 1 Instructional Strategy
All Teachers, All Classrooms
+11%
Proficiency in One Year
State testing CMAS scores jumped from 39% to 50% for an Alternative High School
4.5/5
Intervention Teacher Confidence
In Just-in-Time Math Intervention strategies as high schools get rid of Pre-Algebra
+2 Years
Grade Level Growth in Math
For incarcerated youth on NWEA assessments
Why me?
With experience as both a classroom teacher and district instructional coach, I understand challenges from every angle. I've spoken at national conferences, written a book, and developed resources used by schools across the country-- but most importantly I've been in your shoes. I know how hard it is, and I know what works.
FEATURED ON:
Publications:
Tapper, J. (December 2024). Teaching 6-12 Math Intervention: A Practical Framework To Engage Students Who Struggle. Routledge.
Ervin-Kassab, L., Roddick, C., Vickery, A., & Tapper, J. (December 2020). Claim Rule Connection: A Strategy for Justifying Reasoning. NCTM Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching, 113(12).
Juliana Tapper (2019), review of Time for Change: 4 Essential Skills for Transformational School and District Leaders by Anthony Mohammad & Luis F. Cruz, NCSM Newsletter, 50 (1), pp 26.
Juliana Tapper (2018), review of The Art of Coaching Teams: Building Resilient Communities That Transform Schools by Elena Aguilar, NCSM Newsletter, 49 (2), pp 29.
Co-author (Fall 2017). Fostering Academic Language in Mathematics: University and District Partners Develop a Workshop for In-Service Teachers. Southern California Professional Development School News Magazine, 6(2), pp 8.
You don't have to do this alone. Whether you're a teacher searching for strategies or a district leader ready to invest in systemic change, I'd love to support you.
CollaboratEd with Juliana equips 6-12th grade math educators with research-backed curriculum, math intervention strategies, and equity-driven PD. Through the B.R.E.A.K. it Math Intervention Framework™, Juliana helps teachers and schools build student confidence and create lasting results.
