top of page
Resume
Professional Goals

Seeks position within your school as a classroom or resource teacher utilizing a variety of

teaching strategies to encourage students to become responsible, respectful and resourceful 

learners.  Aspires to improve academic growth with student achievement through inquiry-based 

instruction, technology, and literacy processes.  Additionally, seeks to construct a network of 

fellow scientists and mathematicians to provide students opportunities with many fields of study.

View in PDF format here

Education

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY.  East Lansing, MI                                 Graduated 2016

Masters of Arts in Technology Education.

 

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY.  East Lansing, MI                              

Masters of Arts in Technology Education.

 

CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY.  Chicago, IL                                            Graduation 2004 

Bachelor of Arts in Education.  Major in Education. Minor in Mathematics. 

 

CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY.  Chicago, IL                                            

Bachelor of Arts in Education.  Major in Education. Minor in Mathematics. 

 

 

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE.  Palos Hills, IL                         May 2000 

Associates of Arts in Liberal Studies.

Certification

 

Standard Elementary Teaching Certificate.  State of IL                                         2004-Present

Endorsements in Middle School Areas; Mathematics, Language Arts, Social Science and General Science.

Professional Experience

JAMES WADSWORTH STEM. Chicago, IL.                                         August 2013-Present 

Science Teacher. STEM Innovation Laboratory Facilitator. STEM Health Teacher.

 

  • Facilitate a STEM Innovation laboratory for grade 5-8 providing students an opportunity to use computer based learning modules that include engaging hands-on construction of products that integrate the STEM disciplines. 

  • Presenting hands-on Science to kindergarten through grade 4 students using inquiry-based instruction integrating Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Technology and Health.

  • Serve on the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Committee

  • Recruit partnerships for school and community.

 

GARRETT A. MORGAN. Chicago, IL.                                              January 2013-June 2013

Math and Science Teacher. Grades Third and Fourth.

 

  • Created inquiry-based mathematic and science lessons. Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students. 

  • Serve on the ILT Committee

  • Serve on the Math and Science Committee

 

METCALFE COMMUNITY ACADEMY. Chicago, IL.               January 2005-January 2013

Science Teacher. Reading/Writing Seventh Grade.

 

  • Presenting hands-on Science to kindergarten through seventh grade students using inquiry-based instruction integrating Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Technology and Health. 

  • Collaborating with self-contained teachers to differentiate reading instruction.

  • Utilizing technology in creative lesson delivery.

  • Organizing and facilitate annual Science Fairs.

  • Enrich curriculum with a variety of resources.

 

ARTHUR DIXON SCHOOL. Chicago, IL.                                 August 2004-December 2004

Student Teacher in Grades 5/6 Science and Grade 1.

 

 

 

National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference. Litchfield, AZ

American Educational Research Association Annual Conference. Chicago, IL    

National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) Conference. Chicago, IL                                   MSU Wipro Urban STEM Teacher Leaders Fellowship. Chicago, IL                        

NSTA National Conference. Boston, MA                                                                 

Agricultural Teachers Institute Part 2. Cook County, IL                                  

Get ReEnergized. Museum of Science and Industry. Chicago, IL                           

Great Lake Rocks. Museum of Science and Industry. Chicago, IL                             

Agricultural Teachers Institute. Cook County Farm Bureau (CCFB), IL                                     Survey of Exceptional Children/Response To Intervention (RTI). Chicago, IL                         Summer Reading Enrichment Workshop. Chicago, IL                                               

Science Institute Summer Workshop. Columbia College. Chicago, IL                       

Science Visualizations. Chicago, IL                                                                  

Project Choices. Least Restrictive Environment. Tinley Park, IL                     

PROF 433 Instructional Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom. Chicago, IL   

National Foundation for Energy Education. Tinley Park, IL                             

Fellow Science Teacher Field Institute. Project Exploration. Chicago, IL and Billings, MT     National Council of Teacher of Mathematics Regional Conference. Chicago, IL                      New Teachers Induction and Mentoring Program. Chicago, IL                    

Museum Partners K-4 Life Sciences. Chicago, IL                                                      

Professional Growth

August 2016

April 2015

April 2015

July 2014

April 2014

July 2013

March 2013

July 2012

June 2012

July 2011

July 2010

July 2009

November 2008

January 2008

November 2007

November 2007

July 2007

September 2006

August 2006

May 2006

Professional References Upon Request

bottom of page