Objective

Searching for a teaching position in the area of Secondary Mathematics. I am seeking for the opportunity to display the knowledge and wisdom obtained during my undergraduate career to best prepare the next generation for the future of the world. I aim to utilize my vast experiences in life and schooling to tailor my teaching to the needs of each individual student to the best of my ability.

 

Skills & Abilities

• Personable and approachable

• Charismatic

• Extensive knowledge of diversity and social issues

• Culturally-sensitive

• Unique speaking skills

• Passion for the next generation

• Endurance through a tough upbringing

• Vast experiences working and leading on/for a team

 

Education

 Bachelors | Current | University of Northern Iowa

• UNI Distinguish Scholars Award

• UNI Multicultural Scholar Award

• Bonnie Litwiller Math Teaching Scholarship (UNI)

• COE Deans of Teacher of Color Scholarship (UNI)

• Henderson/Hewlett Scholarship

• National Society of Collegiate Scholars

• Kappa Mu Epsilon (Math Honor Society)

• Dean’s List (5 Semesters)

 

Teaching Experience

Student Teaching

• South Albany High School

• Algebra 1 and Applied Algebra

Level 2 Field Experience

• Waterloo East High School and Peet Junior High

• 8th and 9th Grade Mathematics Class

Level 2 Field Experience

• Holmes Junior High School

• 8th Grade Mathematics Class

Level 1 field Experience

• Bunger Middle School

• 6th Grade Mathematics Class

 

Additional Experience

Resident Assistant | Department of Residence (UNI) | Feb 2015 - Present

• Provide a safe and community based hall for residents who live on campus, by carrying out policies and planning programs/events

• Planning programs that help residents be social but also help them develop personally, academically, culturally and professionally 

• Act as a resource hub to students, point students to the proper resources on campus when needed

• Professionally develop skills in the realm of student affairs

• Collaborating as a staff team to make campus a better place for students

 

Student Leader | UNI Navigators | Aug 2014 - Present

• A campus ministry that helps people experience Jesus and develop wisdom to make Him known

• I have attended conferences through this organization that have helped me grow in my faith as well as develop leadership skills

• The involvement of leading and participating in Bible studies I am in, has also helped in the aspects listed above

 

CHAOS (UNI) | Nazereth Lutheran | Oct 2014 - Present

• A junior high ministry that provides a way students aging from 12-15 can experience and learn more about Jesus and the Bible

• CHAOS coordinators connect stories in the Bible to everyday situations of junior high students

• I am responsible for leading a small group of about ten 7th grade boys. I help dig deeper into the message and answer questions they may have. I also act as a role model and friend for anything they might need help with in life

 

Supplemental Instructor | Academic Learning Center (UNI) | Nov 2014 – May 2015

• Planned, facilitated and assessed study sessions for a Calculus I class

• Attended weekly training to learn how to sue different facilitation strategies in the study sessions

• Helped students during group work in class

• Developed great peer to student relationships, to best contribute to the students learning

 

Volunteer Coaching (Wrestling) | Sergeant Bluff Schools | FEB 2012 - Feb 2015

• Assisted in leading practices for various age groups

• Demonstrated moves with groups and individuals

• Motivated and encouraged wrestlers to hard work and persevere

 

Babysitting | Family and Friends | 2006 - Present

• Working with children aging from infants to teenagers

• Cooking and cleaning for the families

• Utilizing organization and time management skills for families with multiple children