Resume
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Certification
Department of Defense Education Activity Certification
- 0220: Teacher, Social Studies
- 0240: Teacher, Mathematics
- 0320: Teacher, Social Studies
- 0340: Teacher, Mathematics
- 0361: Teacher, Computer Science
- 9009: Advanced Placement World History
- 9015: Advanced Placement Statistics
Education
Masters of Arts in Educational Technology
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Currently Enrolled
GPA: 3.97
Bachelor of Science, Social Studies Broadfield
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
August, 2010
GPA: 3.00
Bachelor of Arts, History, Teaching Option
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
December, 2008
GPA: 3.00
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Currently Enrolled
GPA: 3.97
Bachelor of Science, Social Studies Broadfield
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
August, 2010
GPA: 3.00
Bachelor of Arts, History, Teaching Option
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
December, 2008
GPA: 3.00
Experience
Teacher
August 2011 - Present
Department of Defense Education Activity
Sigonella Middle High School, Sigonella Naval Air Station, Italy
Substitute Teaching
October 2010 - June 2011
Bozeman Public Schools District #7
Student Teaching
August - November, 2008
Kadena High School, Kadena, Air Force Base, Japan
Practicum
February - May, 2008
Sacajawea Middle School, Bozeman, MT
August 2011 - Present
Department of Defense Education Activity
Sigonella Middle High School, Sigonella Naval Air Station, Italy
- Designed and implemented curriculum for Ancient Civilizations (SS6), Geography (SS7), Math 6-8, Algebra 1, Math Support, and AP Statistics.
- Used social constructivist learning theory approach towards instructional practice with an emphasis on student centered learning.
- Made use of and created manipulatives to support student understanding and conceptualization of mathematics concepts.
- Utilized technologies like, Smartboard, TI-nSpire calculators, and software such as IXL, geometer’s sketchpad, JMP, and online web applets to facilitate student learning.
- Designed blended learning experiences for students by creating content lessons online.
- Used data from multiple sources to assess student mastery of DoDEA standards.
- Designed and implemented staff professional development of the TI-nSpire calculator and using data to drive instruction.
- Collaborated with ESL and SPED staff to support student learning.
- Maintained communication with parents.
Substitute Teaching
October 2010 - June 2011
Bozeman Public Schools District #7
- Implemented lesson plans.
- Assign students class/home work.
- Maintain classroom rules and discipline.
Student Teaching
August - November, 2008
Kadena High School, Kadena, Air Force Base, Japan
- Taught Honors World History and Street Law.
- Completed all duties of a full-time teacher.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences.
- Utilized Gradespeed for entering grades online.
- Attended teacher in-service days.
Practicum
February - May, 2008
Sacajawea Middle School, Bozeman, MT
- Compared and contrasted teaching strategies.
- Graded assignments.
- Tutored students.
- Taught several lessons.
School Involvment
Continuing School Improvement (CSI) Data Chair
August 2012 - Present
- Followed the administrator’s guidance in the collection and analysis of data.
- Followed the DoDEA and DSO guidelines and expectations with regards to collection and analysis of data.
- Participated on the Continuing School Improvement Leadership Team (C-SILT) team.
- Worked with the administrators and CSI chairs, to creates and maintain an electronic system of all data collection.
- Followed the administrator’s guidance in overseeing facilitation of staff review and analysis of data.
- Created data aggregates of charts, graphs, tables of data as guided by DoDEA, DSO, C-SILT.
- Facilitated data presentations for Staff Development Days.
- Contributed to teaching the staff about data, statistics, analysis by presenting professional development to staff with regards to using data to drive instruction.
- Collected and archives outcomes of staff data review, decision-making, progress reports.
- Electronically archived data and analysis at the end of the school year to include in and submit to the CSI End of the Year Status Report.
- Participated in data preparations for AdvancED Accreditation Reviews with C-SILT team.
7th Grade Team Leader
September 2011 - Present
- Scheduled and supervised regular meetings of the 7th grade team to plan events/activities.
- Worked with 7th grade teachers to discuss students at risk, class activities, or class issues. This included coordinating meetings, addressing issues by e-mail or other informal discussions.
- Planned and provided for chaperones at events the 7th grade class organizes, or field trips taken.
- Maintained accurate records and follow regulations for Student Activity Funds (SAF) that the class collects and holds.
- Maintained a roster of students attending and minutes from meetings.
Academic Bowl
November 2014 - February 2015
- Selected students for team.
- Supervised regular practices.
- Organized student’s documentation for travel.
- Responsible for safely transporting students from Sigonella, Italy to Hambachtal, Germany.
National Geographic Geography Bee
September 2011 - January 2013, & September 2014 - January 2015
- Organized and supervised a geography club.
- Organized and hosted school wide competition.
DoDDS Europe STEMposium
December, 2014
- Responsible for safely transporting students from Sigonella, Italy to Wiesbaden, Germany.
- Chaperoned students at week long event.
- Supported student’s inquiry into the application of STEM fields for solving a challenging problem.
Middle School Student Council
September 2013 - June 2014
- Organized and provided for the election of officers at the beginning of the school year.
- Installed elected officers.
- Taught the roles of elected officials and processes of Student council membership.
- Coordinated with other middle school sponsors of middle school activities, assemblies, fund-raising as not to duplicate and or conflict school activities.
- Helped students in coordination of middle school assemblies and dances.
- Supervised and planned all activities and events that the middle school student council organized.
- Supervised regular meetings.