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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.
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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.
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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.
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Presenting hands-on Science to kindergarten through grade 4 students using inquiry-based instruction integrating Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Technology and Health.
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Serve on the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Committee
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Recruit partnerships for school and community.
GARRETT A. MORGAN. Chicago, IL. January 2013-June 2013
Math and Science Teacher. Grades Third and Fourth.
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Created inquiry-based mathematic and science lessons. Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
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Serve on the ILT Committee
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Serve on the Math and Science Committee
METCALFE COMMUNITY ACADEMY. Chicago, IL. January 2005-January 2013
Science Teacher. Reading/Writing Seventh Grade.
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Presenting hands-on Science to kindergarten through seventh grade students using inquiry-based instruction integrating Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Technology and Health.
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Collaborating with self-contained teachers to differentiate reading instruction.
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Utilizing technology in creative lesson delivery.
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Organizing and facilitate annual Science Fairs.
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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