| Objective: | ||||
| To achieve a teaching position in Mathematics at a Minnesota High School. | ||||
| Education: | ||||
| Saint Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN | May 1993 | |||
| Mathematics Education - Bachelor of Science Minor: Micro Computer Studies (Programming emphasis) | ||||
| Saint Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN | December 1994 - present | |||
| Currently taking courses towards a Masters Degree in Mathematics Education. | ||||
| Professional Work Experience: | ||||
| Crossroads Learning Center, East Central School District ISD #2580 Sandstone, MN | ||||
| Mathematics Instructor/Computer Coordinator | December 1997 - present | |||
| Teaching math and computers in an alternative school. Responsible for maintaining the schools computers and for the creation of the schools web page. District Webmaster | ||||
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids, MN | ||||
| Instructor | September 1997 - December 1997 | |||
| Teaching developmental math and nursing math to ARCC students. | ||||
| Extensions Instructor | September 1996 - May 1997 | |||
| Taught developmental math to ARCC students who were taking classes at St. Cloud State University through a special program. | ||||
| Math Skills Center, Saint Cloud State University | ||||
| Co-director | June 1995 - August 1997 | |||
| Responsible for the operation of the Math Skills Center. This includes developing course guides and supplements, hiring of tutors, supervision of the tutors, maintaining the budget of the center, and instructing classes. I was also responsible for maintaining the Center's Web Page. | ||||
| Tutor Coordinator | September 1994 - August 1997 | |||
| Responsible for the training of tutors. Coordinated efforts with Academic Learning Center to certify tutors through the College Reading and Learning Association. Responsible for making the tutor work schedule. | ||||
| Instructor | September 1994 - August 1997 | |||
| Responsible for the instruction of the classes of the Math Skills Center along with the other faculty members. I was also responsible for the instruction of the Math Anxiety course. | ||||
| Long Prairie/Grey Eagle Public School, ISD #792, Long Prairie, MN | ||||
| Mathematics Instructor | August 1993 - June 1994 | |||
| Taught Junior High and Senior High students in the following courses: Enriched Math 7, Math 8, Consumer Math, and Algebra I. | ||||
| Professional Activities: | ||||
| April 1996 - May 1998 | ||||
| Co-Chair of 1998 Spring Conference and a member of the nominating committee for new officers. | ||||
| October 1996 - October 1997 | ||||
| Member of the planning committee for the 1996 and 1997 Fall Conferences. | ||||
| October 1996 | ||||
| Topic: Math Anxiety | ||||
| October 1996 | ||||
| October 1994 - May 1996 | ||||
| Committee of Community College instructors that have made exit outcomes for developmental mathematics. The committee was working on putting different activities, similar to the ones for the Minnesota Graduation Standards, together to meet these exit outcomes and also trying to establish some standards on assessment for these outcomes. The committee ended its work in May of 1996 due to a shortfall in funding. | ||||
| Student Teaching: | ||||
| Saint Cloud Technical High School | March 1993 - May 1993 | |||
| Cooperating Teachers: | ||||
| Ken Voit, Mathematics Department Chair | ||||
| Robert Boatz, Mathematics Faculty | ||||
| University Supervisor: Mary Parent, District Liaison | ||||
| Related Work Experience: | ||||
| Cuyuna Scout Camp, Twin Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, Mankato / Crosslake, MN | ||||
| Project C.O.P.E. Director | June 2005 - August 2005 | |||
| Responsible for the C.O.P.E. program at camp. Also sit as the committee chair for the Council's C.O.P.E. committee. Was an instructor for the climbing merit badge. | ||||
| Senior Commissioner | June 1990 - August 1991 | |||
| Responsible for troops' total camp program including skill presentations, outpost scheduling (on and off camp property), leadership skills, campfires, merit badges, work projects and camp equipment. Worked closely with scoutmasters in planning their week at camp. | ||||
| Advancement Program Director | June 1990 - August 1990 | |||
| Organized and implemented a program dealing with the advancement requirements from tenderfoot to first class ranks. This was a pilot program which is continued today. | ||||
| Nature Center Director | June 1989 - August 1989 | |||
| Responsible for the Nature Center and all ecology projects occurring in camp. The position also required teaching merit badges to scouts. | ||||
| Scoutcraft Director | June 1988 - August 1988 | |||
| Responsible for the Scoutcraft area and pioneering projects erected in that area. The position also required teaching merit badges to scouts and giving demonstrations throughout each week. | ||||
| Program Aide | June 1987 - August 1987 | |||
| Assisted the Scoutcraft Director in his duties and taught merit badges. | ||||
| Nature Center Aide | June 1986 - August 1986 | |||
| Assisted the Nature Center Director in his duties and taught merit badges. | ||||
| Counselor in Training | July 1985 - August 1985 | |||
| Trained to become a camp counselor. I served primarily in the Nature Center. This was a volunteer position. | ||||
| Math Skills Center, Saint Cloud State University | ||||
| Senior Tutor | September 1992 - August 1993 | |||
| Responsible for operation of the Center when a faculty member was not on duty, including the normal duties of a tutor. | ||||
| Tutor | September 1989 - August 1992 | |||
| Worked on a one to one basis with students who were learning or relearning their Algebra skills. This gave me a good insight to problem areas with learning Mathematics. Other duties included: grading tests, answering questions about the center, and assisting the faculty with miscellaneous tasks. | ||||
| Minority Academic Support Center, Saint Cloud State University | ||||
| Tutor | July 1993 - August 1993 | |||
| Worked on a one to one basis with minority students who were incoming students at Saint Cloud State University. I tutored the students in Mathematics. | ||||
| Emergency Medical Lab, Saint Cloud State University | ||||
| Lab Aide | December 1992 - February 1993 | |||
| Responsible for training Emergency Medical Technician and First Responder students the skills needed for working in the field of emergency medicine. This was a voluntary position. | ||||
| Honors and Community Activities: | ||||
| 2004 - present | ||||
| 2004 - present | ||||
| 2002 - present | ||||
| 2002 | ||||
| 2001 - 2004 | ||||
| 2001 - present | ||||
| 2000-2001 | ||||
| 1998 - 2001 | ||||
| 1999 - 2000 season | ||||
| 1990 | ||||
| 1988 | ||||