Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology, May 1998.
Teaching Experience:
Student Teaching: Hubbard High School, Chicago. Spring 2002.
- Designed and implemented lesson plans for four classes: probability
and statistics, college algebra, geometry, and math concepts.
- Restructured classroom policy to reflect my classroom management style
of consensus-building.
- Counteracted "senioritis" by utilizing cooperative learning
with students teaching a chapter and testing themselves.
- Motivated students to enjoy their math more by inviting speakers to
class who spoke about the relevance of math to their careers.
- Assessed students' progress daily in math concepts class.
- Utilized Macintosh spreadsheet software to record grades.
Teaching Assistant: Brown City (IN) Migrant Education Program,
Summers 1999-2001.
- Taught arithmetic, reading, and physical education to bilingual students.
Provided basic computer instruction and utilized software for remedial
education.
Related Experience Educating Young People:
Tutor, Logan Square Tutoring Project, Chicago. November
2000-March 2001.
- Instructed students in algebra and general math. Introduced students
to use of graphing calculator. Utilized conversational Spanish to discuss
the importance of math with students.
Interactive Field Experience: Evanston Township High School.
Spring 2001.
- Volunteered to staff math help center. Introduced use of graphing
calculator.
Interactive Field Experience: Glenbrook North High School.
Fall 2000.
- Wrote lesson plans and taught unit on quadratic equations.
Special Skills:
- Adept with TI82 Graphing Calculator. Proficient with a variety of
mathematics
software, including Derive, Logo, Geometer's Sketchpad, and Geometric Supposer.
Conversational knowledge of Spanish.
- Eager to participate in extracurricular activities, especially
debate or speech club, environment club, and math or computer clubs.
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