| OBJECTIVES |
I would like to teach math at either the high school or college level. In doing that I would like to be involved in many activities at the school, such as participating in coaching sports and sponsoring clubs. I would also one day like to head the math department at my place of employment. |
| QUALIFICATIONS | |
| Experience teaching in the
classroom and making lesson plans for many different math classes
including precalculus and calculus. |
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| Mastery of a number of math subjects ranging
from introductory math to advanced calculus. |
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| One-on-one as well as group tutoring experience
in my subject area. |
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| Time management and group leadership experience. |
| EDUCATION | |
| 1995-1999 Martin County High School (MCHS), grad 1999,
3.5/4.0 GPA |
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| 1999-2003 University of Florida (UF), Math Degree, Graduated with Honors (2003) 3.53/4.0 GPA | |
| 2004-Present University of
Florida, Graduate School in Mathematics 3.7/4.0 GPA |
| EMPLOYMENT |
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| 2004-Present |
Teaching Assistant at UF |
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| -Taugh classes such as Business
Calculus 1 and 2, and Calculus 2 entirely on my own, which included
preparing
notes, a syllabus, and all other things having to do with the class. -Administered, graded, and wrote tests and quizzes for Pre-Calculus, Business Calculus 1 and 2, and Calculus 1 and 2. -Recieved the highest grade of "Satisfactory" each semester of teaching from the head of the Math Department. -Attained an overall perfect score on the student evaluations in the Fall of 2004, the only person in the Math Department to do so that year. |
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| 2003-2004 |
Extended Day Teacher at Jensen
Beach Elementary School |
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| -Planned an agenda each day
which
included homework time, indoor and outdoor activities. -Managed time efficiently. -Claimed responsibility for all children in my age groups in everyday activities and on field trips. -Lectured on rules and regulations and was responsible for disciplinary actions if necessary including talking to parents. |
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| 2003-2004 |
Sales Associate at Pier 1
Imports, Jensen Beach, FL, Store 469 |
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| -Responsible for unloading,
opening, and placing on the sales floor the new furniture 3 mornings a
week. -Organized and cleaned the stockroom. -Helped customers and other associates. -Employee of the Month, March 2004. |
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| 2001-2003 |
Math Tutor, Broward Math Lab, Office of
Instructional Resources/Academic Technology, UF |
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| -Tutored for Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus I,
II, III, Survey of Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra,
Abstract Algebra, Advanced
Calculus 1, Advanced Calculus 2, and other higher math classes. -Acquired an in-depth knowledge of the materials in the aforementioned classes. -Learned to clearly communicate ideas, both mathematically and personally, to others. -Gave reviews to 30-300 students in the aforementioned classes for tests. |
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| Summer 2002 |
Head Counselor 5-8 year olds, Jensen Beach
Division of Martin County Parks and Recreation |
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| -Delegated responsibilities between myself and
the other counselors. -Managed time efficiently. -Claimed responsibility for all children in my age groups in everyday activities and on field trips. -Lectured on rules and regulations and was responsible for disciplinary actions if necessary including talking to parents. |
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| 1998-2001 |
Summer Camp Counselor, Jensen Beach Recreation |
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| -Responsible for controlling and keeping 20-35
children safe and entertained everyday. -Learned leadership and decisiveness. |
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| 1994-2002 |
Sales Clerk, Island Water Sports |
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| -Learned basic business skills such as using a
cash register and salesmanship. |
| AWARDS and SCHOLARSHIPS |
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| Speedway Super America Scholarship 1999 (Out of
10 nationally) |
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| Best Calculus Student MCHS 1998-99 |
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| Best All-around Social Studies Student MCHS
1998-99 |
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| Social Studies Contest @ Beta State Convention
2nd 1999 and an invitation to Nationals |
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| Quiz Bowl @ Beta State Convention 1999 2nd and
an invitation to Nationals |
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| University of Florida’s Dean’s List |
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| National Dean’s List 1999-2000 |
| Academic Team: |
Academic Team Treasure Lake Conference
Tournament Champions 1998-99 |
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| Treasure Lake Conference 2nd Place Individually
1998-99 |
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| Vanguard Invitational Academic Team Competition
5th Place Team 1999 |
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| University of Florida Academic Team Competition
4th Place Team 1999 |
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| Lifesmarts State Competition 2nd Place Team 1999 |
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| Commissioner’s Academic Challenge Semifinalist
1999 (Top scorer from Martin County) |
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| College Bowl: |
ACF Fall 2004 1st Place Team in
Division 2, 3rd place scorer individually |
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| USF Novice 2004 overall top
scorer |
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| USF Sun n' Fun 2005 2nd Place
Team, 5th individually in scoring |
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| J.S. Mill Open 2006 3rd in
individual scoring |
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| Moc Masters 2006 1st Place Team |
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| Math: |
Trig-Star 1st in School 1999 |
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| Indian River Community College (IRCC) Math
Olympics 1998 5th place team |
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| Dr. Phillips Regional Math Competition 5th Place
Calculus team 1998 |
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| Vero Beach Regional Math Competition 4th Place
Calculus team 1997 |
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| IRCC Math Olympics 2nd place team |
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| Soccer: |
1998 Firecracker Five-a-side Tournament 2nd place |
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| 1998 Region A Division I Finalist |
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| 1997 Firecracker Five-a-side Tournament 1st place |
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| 1996 Palm Beach Soccer League Tournament Finalist |
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| 1996 Palm Beach Soccer League Champions |
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| 1995 Region A Division I 1st place |
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| 1995 Presidents Cup (state championship) 1st
place (tied) |
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| 2000 University of Florida Coed Intramural
League Final Four |
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| 2003 University of Florida Coed Intramural
League
2nd place |
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| 2003 University of Florida Mens
Intramural Indoor Final Four |
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| 2003 Gainesville Regional Soccer
League Champions |
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| 2006 University of Florida Mens
Intramural Outdoor 6th place |
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| 2006 University of Florida Mens
Intramural Indoor Semifinalist |
| ACTIVITIES |
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| Academic Team 1997-1999, Captain Specializing in
Social Sciences and Math |
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| Math Club 1997-1999, President 1998-99 |
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| FIRST 1998-1999, International Robotics
Competition |
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| Mu Alpha Theta 1997-1999 |
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| Indoor Soccer 1995-96 |
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| Junior Varsity Soccer MCHS 1996-97 |
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| Varsity Soccer MCHS 1997-98 |
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| Club Soccer: Mako Soccer Club 1993-1999 |
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| Gainesville Regional Soccer League 2001-2003 |
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| University of Florida Intramural Soccer
1999-2003, 2005-2006 Men’s and Coed |
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| University of Florida Intramural Football
1999-2003 Men’s and Coed |
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| American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
2000-2001 |
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| University of Florida College
Bowl Team 2004-Present |
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| AAFSA member 2006-Present |
| COMMUNITY SERVICE |
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| 1440 hours |
Counselor in Training (CIT) @ Jensen Beach
Recreation 1993-1997 |
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| 45 hours | National Junior Forensics League coach 1998-1999 |
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| 5 hours |
American Lung Association's Students Teach
Students 1998 |
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| 5 hours |
Help Beautify Martin County High School 1999 |
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| 260 hours |
Calculus Tutoring, including volunteer
substituting 1997-2001 |
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| 50 hours |
Physics Tutoring 1998-2001 |
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| 20 hours |
Economics Tutoring 1998-1999 |
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| 30 hours |
SAT Tutoring 1997-1999 |
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| 60 hours | Pre-Calculus Tutoring 1997-2001 |
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| 40 hours |
Algebra II Tutoring 1999-2001 |
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| 50 hours |
Office Assistant @ Martin County High School 1999 |
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| 90 hours |
Pre-Calculus Teacher’s Aid 1997-1998 |
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| 90 hours |
U.S. History Tutoring 1997-2001 |
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| 10 hours |
Volunteering at Gainesville High School 2002 |
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| Total hours: |
2195 |
| HOBBIES |
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| Reading history and math books |
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| Soccer |
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| Football |
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| Racquetball and Tennis |
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| Kayaking |
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| Jeopardy/Trivia Games |
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| Collecting DVDs |