Resume

Professional Goals

As a teacher it is my goal to teach students to be independent critical thinkers. I like to focus my classroom on making connections between content, students’ daily lives, and their futures. I strive to use a variety of media to accommodate diverse learning needs, while equipping students with the skills to analyze and evaluate the materials. Twenty-first century learning should be about preparing students for a constantly changing world with adaptable thinking skills.

Education

Masters of Arts in Educational Technology

Anticipated Graduation: August 2022

The Master of Arts in Educational Technology helps teachers think about integrating technology with a focus on the psychological theories of learning. Teachers think critically about when and how to use technology based on their students, their content, and best practices in teaching.

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science

Graduation: 2012

I took a wide variety of classes to fulfill the Interdisciplinary requirements, from economics courses to geography courses. This gave me a solid basis from which I am able to teach secondary social studies classes.

Teaching Minor: Mathematics

Teaching Experience

Eaton Rapids High School

Mathematics and Social Studies Teacher: 2017 – present

Creating and aligning Algebra 1 Curriculum with state and school board standards
Creation of online learning experience (2020- 2021)
NWEA testing and data analysis
Illuminate/Skyward
Technology Committee

DaVinci High School

Mathematics and Social Studies Teacher: 2014-2017

Responsible for creating curriculum that meets authorizing school and state standards
Powerschool/Gradebook
Learning Intensives – creation of 6-week program for algebra credit

Haslett High School

Long-Term Substitute Teacher: April 2013 – June 2014

Teaching Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, and Functions, Trigonometry & Statistics

Professional Certifications

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Mathematics (EX)

For grades 6 – 12 (secondary)

A mathematics endorsement at the 6-12 level means I can teach Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Calculus, Trigonometry, and various other secondary math-focused courses. (reference guide)

Social Studies (RX)

For grades 6 – 12 (secondary)

A social studies certification includes the endorsement to teach social studies, current events, global studies. It also includes the endorsement to teach Economics, Geography, History, and Political Science and all classes that fit under those categories.