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Secondary Mathematics, Spanish and Computer Science Instructor  

EDUCATION:

Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
May 1992, G.P.A. 3.0/4.0
Master of Arts in Secondary Mathematics Education
December 1993, G.P.A. 3.36/4.0

Mathematics and Spanish Instructor, North Technical High School, Special School District, Florissant, Missouri
August  2002 - Present

• Instruct all levels of High School Mathematics including Calculus for college credit
• Instructed Spanish I and served as mentor for new Spanish teacher
• Became an adjunct professor for SLU as part of the advanced college credit program
• Learned and utilized SmartBoard technology for daily classroom instruction
• Attended eMINTS training and incorporated Web Quests into curriculum
• Chose Calculus textbook and wrote curriculum for district

Mathematics Instructor, St. Louis Community College, St. Louis, Missouri
January 2002 - 2005

• Instructed Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
• Gained familiarity with the Blackboard system and teaching online courses
• Instructed and administered computer based Mathematics course

Senior Analyst Programmer, Energizer Battery Company, St. Louis, Missouri
January 2001 - 2002

• Developed company software training materials to increase employee productivity
• Created and conducted hands-on Microsoft software training and end user seminars
• Generated and maintained training website on the company intranet
• Provided end user support for networking, printer, software and hardware problems
• Utilized Microsoft Exchange Administrator, VMS-Reflections, PC Anywhere, SMS Console and User Manager to maintain a variety of types of end user accounts

Computer Science and Mathematics Instructor, Kwajalein High School, Kwajalein, Republic of the Marshall Islands
August 1999 - August 2001

• Instructed grades 7-12 Computer Science including courses in Programming in C++, Programming in Visual Basic, Computer Applications, and 7th Grade Computers
• Troubleshot networking, printer, software and hardware problems for the school system
• Learned the intricacies of operating and troubleshooting a LAN
• Developed and implemented up to date computer curriculum
• Provided In-service modules for faculty on use of Excel, digital camera, and scanner
• Created a new website for the school
• Instructed adult education classes for various Microsoft software programs

Mathematics Instructor, American School Foundation, Mexico City, Mexico
August 1997 - 1999

• Instructed 9th to 12th Grade Geometry and Algebra
• Tutored all levels of High School Mathematics
• Led In-service modules for Microsoft Excel and InteGrade programs

Mathematics Instructor, Hazelwood School District, Hazelwood Junior High, Florissant, Missouri
August 1994 - August 1997

• Instructed 7th Grade Pre-Algebra and Algebra
• Acted as co-sponsor for Student Council
• Instructed evening courses for district staff members on Microsoft Word and Excel

Mathematics Instructor, Rockwood School District, Rockwood South Junior High, Fenton, Missouri
August 1993 - August 1994

• Instructed 7th Grade Mathematics and Pre-Algebra
• Served on Academic Awards Committee
• Coordinated with a team of teachers to implement cross curricular lessons

Remedial Mathematics Instructor, Mathematics Department, Truman State University (NMSU)
1990 - 1992

• Prepared students for College Algebra
• Lectured, assigned homework, proctored exams, and calculated grades

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SPECIAL SKILLS:

Computer Science:

• Certified to teach Computer Science in Grades 7-12
• Possess programming ability in the languages of C++, Visual Basic, FORTRAN and Pascal
• Familiar with networks, web site design, publishing, and HTML

Spanish:

• Certified to teach Spanish K-12
• Speak the language fluently
• Lived in Mexico for two years
• Attended graduate school at the Universidad Complutense in Madrid

REFERENCES: (Click on name of reference to see letter of recommendation)

Mike Powers, principal, North County Technical High School, Florissant, Missouri

Stephen D. Howell, principal, Kwajalein High School, Republic of the Marshall Islands

Kevin Conway, principal, American School Foundation, Mexico City, Mexico

Harold J. Bliggenstorfer, principal, Hazelwood Junior High, Florissant, Missouri

Team 3, Teachers, Rockwood South Middle School, Fenton, Missouri

Sandra Jacoby, Mentor, Lafayette High School, Ballwin, Missouri

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