Resume
OBJECTIVE
To continue to grow and improve as junior/senior high school mathematics instructor and educational leader.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, Lansing, MI
Master of Arts in Education, Fall 2008- May 2011
Areas of Concentration:
Technology and Learning
Science and Mathematics Education
Current GPA: 4.0
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Bachelor of Science in Education (Secondary), December 2005
Major: Mathematics (EX), 7-12
Minor: Earth Science (DH), 7-12
Overall GPA: 3.32
HONORS
Kappa Delta Pi, National Honorary Teaching Fraternity, Spring 2004-December 2005
Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Fall 2001-Fall 2005
Colby Scholarship, Fall 2004-Spring 2005
Dean’s List, Fall 2002
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Hillman Community Junior/Senior High School, Hillman, MI
Mathematics Teacher, August 2009-present
Alcona Community Schools, Lincoln, MI
Physical Science Teacher, January 2009-June 2009
Alpena Public Schools, Alpena, MI
Short and Long Term Substitute, Home Bound Instructor, September 2006-January 2009
Charlotte High School, Eaton Intermediate School District, Charlotte, MI
Ninth grade Mathematics Teacher, Long Term Substitute, January 2006-June 2006
West Intermediate, Mount Pleasant Public Schools, Mount Pleasant, MI
Earth Science student teaching experience, October-December 2005
West Intermediate, Mount Pleasant Public Schools, Mount Pleasant, MI
Mathematics student teaching experience, August-October 2005
Northern High School Upward Bound Summer Program, CMU
Daytime Mentor/Tutor, July 2005
AFTER SCHOOL INVOLVEMENTS
National Honor Society Adviser, August 2009- Present
Knowledge Bowl Coach, August 2009- Present
Pizza Club after school tutoring program, August 2009- Present
Varsity Cheerleading Coach, Alpena High School, May 2007- December 2009
Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach, Alpena High School, September 2006- May 2007
Partners Empowering All Kids (PEAK) after school program, September -December 2005
· Assisted and tutored students on core subjects during ‘Think Tank’
· Guided special needs students through developmental activities and worksheets
Volunteered to assist after school dances
Volunteered to assist basketball games
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Common Core Standards for Middle School Mathematics, Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona School District, March 2011
Transition to Algebra 1, Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona School District, June 2010
Mathematics Curriculum Development, AMA School District, August 2009, January 2010
Reading and Writing in All Subjects, Eaton Intermediate School District, January 2005
Assess with Success Conference, Gratiot and Isabella County RESD, October 2005
Math in Action Conference, Grand Valley State University, February 2005
Member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, September 2004-present
Member of the Michigan Education Association, Fall 2004- present
To continue to grow and improve as junior/senior high school mathematics instructor and educational leader.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University, Lansing, MI
Master of Arts in Education, Fall 2008- May 2011
Areas of Concentration:
Technology and Learning
Science and Mathematics Education
Current GPA: 4.0
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Bachelor of Science in Education (Secondary), December 2005
Major: Mathematics (EX), 7-12
Minor: Earth Science (DH), 7-12
Overall GPA: 3.32
HONORS
Kappa Delta Pi, National Honorary Teaching Fraternity, Spring 2004-December 2005
Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Fall 2001-Fall 2005
Colby Scholarship, Fall 2004-Spring 2005
Dean’s List, Fall 2002
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Hillman Community Junior/Senior High School, Hillman, MI
Mathematics Teacher, August 2009-present
- Develop lesson plans, activities, quizzes and tests for Algebra 1; Algebra 2; Algebra 2A; Algebra 2B; Pre-Calculus; and Probability, Statistics and Trigonometry.
- Develop curriculum based on Michigan and National standards.
- Work with other teachers in AMA ESD school district to create power standards, align curriculum district wide and create common assessments for district.
- Use of technology on a daily basis to aid student learning.
- Hold parent/teacher conferences for struggling students.
Alcona Community Schools, Lincoln, MI
Physical Science Teacher, January 2009-June 2009
- Developed lesson plans, activities, labs, quizzes and tests for General Science
- Topics covered included Introductory Physics and Chemistry topics such as force and motion, characteristic properties of substances, periodic table of elements, measurements and waves.
- Used technology to aid student learning.
- Held Parent/Teacher conferences for struggling students
Alpena Public Schools, Alpena, MI
Short and Long Term Substitute, Home Bound Instructor, September 2006-January 2009
- Long term substitute for four teachers at Alpena High School and one teacher at ACES Academy.
- Day to day substitute positions, teaching a variety of subjects and grade levels.
- Developed lesson plans for Integrated Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Integrated Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Computers, Biology and Journalism.
- As a Home Bound Instructor, teaching all subjects to students unable to be in school. Communicating with teachers for student assessment.
- Performed basic administration duties such as recording attendance, grading and recording student assignments, quizzes and tests and holding Parent/Teacher conferences.
Charlotte High School, Eaton Intermediate School District, Charlotte, MI
Ninth grade Mathematics Teacher, Long Term Substitute, January 2006-June 2006
- Developed lesson plans for Algebra IB. Some topics included solving linear equations and inequalities, linear systems, exponential growth and decay, polynomial operations and solving quadratic equations using both factoring and the quadratic formula.
- Designed curriculum based on Math Department guidelines, and Michigan and National mathematics standards.
- Performed basic administration duties such as recording attendance, grading and recording student assignments, quizzes and tests.
- Held Parent/Teacher conferences when needed for struggling students.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
West Intermediate, Mount Pleasant Public Schools, Mount Pleasant, MI
Earth Science student teaching experience, October-December 2005
- Developed unit plans which included demonstrations, investigatory labs, assignments, quizzes and classroom discussions for seventh grade science. Units covered topics such as volcanoes, the atmosphere, weather and climate.
- Collaborated with cooperative teacher to design curriculum, lesson plans and quizzes.
- Performed basic administration duties such as recording attendance, grading and recording student assignments, quizzes and tests.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
West Intermediate, Mount Pleasant Public Schools, Mount Pleasant, MI
Mathematics student teaching experience, August-October 2005
- Developed engaging lesson plans for eighth grade and advanced eighth grade mathematics. Lessons covered basic algebra and geometry skills.
- Collaborated with cooperative teacher to design curriculum, lesson plans and quizzes.
- Integrated cooperative learning into the classroom.
- Integrated technology into the classroom through the use of graphing calculators and Cabri geometry.
- Assisted in administering the mathematics MEAP.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Northern High School Upward Bound Summer Program, CMU
Daytime Mentor/Tutor, July 2005
- Tutored students one-on-one and in small groups in areas of mathematics, science, English and ACT preparation.
- Mentored students to help them in their preparation for college.
AFTER SCHOOL INVOLVEMENTS
National Honor Society Adviser, August 2009- Present
Knowledge Bowl Coach, August 2009- Present
Pizza Club after school tutoring program, August 2009- Present
Varsity Cheerleading Coach, Alpena High School, May 2007- December 2009
Junior Varsity Cheerleading Coach, Alpena High School, September 2006- May 2007
Partners Empowering All Kids (PEAK) after school program, September -December 2005
· Assisted and tutored students on core subjects during ‘Think Tank’
· Guided special needs students through developmental activities and worksheets
Volunteered to assist after school dances
Volunteered to assist basketball games
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Common Core Standards for Middle School Mathematics, Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona School District, March 2011
Transition to Algebra 1, Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona School District, June 2010
Mathematics Curriculum Development, AMA School District, August 2009, January 2010
Reading and Writing in All Subjects, Eaton Intermediate School District, January 2005
Assess with Success Conference, Gratiot and Isabella County RESD, October 2005
Math in Action Conference, Grand Valley State University, February 2005
Member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, September 2004-present
Member of the Michigan Education Association, Fall 2004- present
