Resume'
Career objective: To develop habits of mind in my students that they may think, talk, and inquire like mathematicians.
Education
Master of Arts, Education, Michigan State University, 4.0 GPA
Emphasis on math and technology
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Michigan State University, 3.5 GPA
Teaching certificate
Minor in General Science
Diploma, Byron High School, Valedictorian
Professional Experience
Mathematics Teacher, St. Catherine of Siena Academy (2010-present)
Teach pre-algebra, algebra I, geometry, algebra II, and pre-calculus
Mathematics Teacher, South Lyon Adult Education (1992-1995, 1999)
Wrote curriculum designed to prepare students for the GED
Mathematics Teacher, Southwest Jr. High School, Forest Lake, MN (1983-1985)
Taught algebra and basic math
Math Instructor/Program Manager, Sylvan Learning Center (1987-1990)
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, MSU (1981-1983)
Taught pre-calculus through multivariate calculus
Mathematics Tutor (1992-2010)
Worked with up to 20 students/week aged 12-Adult
Certification
Michigan Professional Education Certificate (expires June, 2019)
Mathematics (EX) 6-12 Science (DX) 6-12
Professional Activities
Develop math curriculum for new school based on Common Core national and state standards
Develop AP Calculus class
Member, accreditation team
Established Student Council and act as advisor, wrote bylaws, supervise regular meetings, fundraising and service projects, and student life activities
Organized inaugural school-wide “Day of Service”
Lead chaperone for 60 students on yearly trip to Washington, D.C.
Awards “Excellence in Teaching” Diocese of Detroit, May, 2014
Technology Proficient in Word, Excel, Google Apps, Wix, Powerschool, Engrade, et. al.
Member National Council Teacher of Mathematics
“In a completely rational society, the best of us would be teachers and the rest of us would have to settle for something else.”
― Lee Iacocca