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EDUCATION
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Minor in Spanish, received May 2009
Cumulative GPA: 3.97, Summa cum Laude
Master of Arts of Teaching, expected May 2010
AWARDS
John Ficke’s Excellence in Mathematics Award, received April 2009
PROJECTS
Spuyten Duyvil Undergraduate Mathematics Conference III, Manhattan College, April 2008
Researched and presented “A Look at Quaternions” at a one day conference for undergraduate students and faculty in mathematics
Hudson River Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, Pomona College, April 2009
Researched and presented “Some Basics in Linear Programming” at a one day conference for undergraduate students and faculty in mathematics
RELATEDEXPERIENCE
Student Teacher March 2010 – June 2010
North Haven High School, North Haven CT
· Will create and implement lesson plans and classroom management techniques for a full course load of Pre-Calculus, Geometry, and Algebra I
· Will instruct and encourage students to use critical thinking and literacy as tools for learning mathematics
· Will collaborate with Algebra I teachers in order to design creative and engaging lessons in mathematics
· Will utilize the SMART board and graphing calculator to incorporate technology into lessons in mathematics
Student Intern August 2009 – June 2010 North Haven High School, North Haven CT
· Instructed a full course load for one week in Algebra I and Problem Solving
· Worked daily as a substitute teacher covering all departments and all levels
· Participated in monthly Professional Development days with the Department of Mathematics
· Volunteered as a Mathematics tutor after school once a week
Peer Tutor September 2006 – June 2010
The Learning Center at Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT
· Certified as a College Reading and Learning Association Master Level tutor (highest level)
· Clarified material, provided feedback, and mentored students in mathematics, Spanish, and education classes
· Assessed where students had difficulties with course material and developed strategies with the students to overcome these troubles
· Analyzed metacognitive techniques used by tutors
Peer Fellow for Calculus I and Abstract Algebra September 2007 – May 2009
The Learning Center at Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT
· Attended class and helped the professor facilitate cooperative learning
· Collaborated with the professor and developed and conducted weekly study sessions for the students
· Aided students with course material, study skills, learning skills, and academic independence
· Computed statistics that determined the effectiveness of the Peer Fellow program
Field Study Observations September 2007 – June 2009
North Haven Middle School, North Haven CT
Hamden High School, Hamden CT
· Observed classroom management and pedagogy
· Implemented the teacher’s lesson plans
· Employed my own pedagogical techniques
SKILLS
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, TI-83 Plus graphing calculator, TI Interactive, and conversational in Spanish