Yet another career changer needing some resume advice. I'm worried about the wordiness of it and that it may be too long. I also welcome all other critiques. I've also attached pdf and doc versions.
Thanks to the AO community in advance.:spnner:
[NAME] [ADDRESS]
[email]
[Phone number]
EXAMS PASSED
CAS Exam 1/SOA Probability Exam (Score: 9), March 31, 2015
CAS Exam 2/SOA Financial Mathematics Exam, December 18, 2015
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Math Teacher at [Middle & High School], Grades 6-12, August 2012- Present
Sought out the opportunity to teach new courses and work with varying age levels. Started out with an interest in teaching 6th and 7th grade math and then pursued an opening to teach AP Calculus during my first year there. Received an AP Calculus course during my second year.
Math Teacher at [High School], Grades 9-12, October 2009- June 2012
Taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and High School Exit Exam Preparation Courses. Had 95% Exit Exam pass rate in Geometry courses compared to a 73% overall pass rate for the high school.
LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND SPEAKING EXPERIENCE
Master Teacher for [California University], January 2012- June 2015
Hosted 7 different student teachers in my classroom, each for 6 month intervals. After several months of shadowing, we collaborated on lesson plans and the novice teacher implemented them. Constructive feedback was given. Role required the ability to share both negative and positive comments in a way that would improve the student teachers’ work.
Presenter for the [Middle & High School] Parent Meetings
In 2013, the newly adapted Common Core Standards brought upon changes in the classroom and the school’s math course matrix. Many parents were highly opposed to the changes, and there was a need to address their concerns. An informational meeting was suggested to and approved by the principal.
● Common Core Math Presentation, February 27, 2014 & May 11, 2015
● Korean Parent Organization Common Core Presentation, February 12, 2015
● Black Parent Organization Common Core Presentation, March 15, 2015
Co-presenter for the “Log” Into the Common Core Presentation
Proposed to present a course on logarithms, as there was a need for teachers to review and discuss how to teach the concept. Proposal was accepted for and presented with a colleague at the following conferences.
● [State] Regional Conference, November 3, 2012 & December 1, 2012
● [National Teaching] Conference, April 19, 2013
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
Fellowship with [Non-profit organization], June 2013- present
Created a proposal to address high failure rates in Algebra 1 at high school; proposal was accepted. Dis-aggregated and analyzed student data to find patterns in student failure and spent a significant amount of time discussing these patterns with colleagues and the principal. During the first fellowship year, introduced a math curriculum that challenged teachers to use innovative teaching methods to help with student achievement.
National Board Certified Teacher, December 2014
Showcased and demonstrated talent and dedication to the teaching profession through a sequence of math exams, essays, and projects. Approximately 4% of public school teachers in the nation are National Board Certified.
SKILLS
Experience with Excel and Access
EDUCATION
University of California, June 2013- July 2014
Master in Education, Administrative Credential, GPA 3.975
University of California, June 2008 – August 2009
Master of Arts in Teaching, Single Subject Credential in Mathematics, GPA 3.87
University of California, September 2004 - June 2008
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Minor in Education, GPA 3.092
Thanks to the AO community in advance.:spnner:
[NAME] [ADDRESS]
[email]
[Phone number]
EXAMS PASSED
CAS Exam 1/SOA Probability Exam (Score: 9), March 31, 2015
CAS Exam 2/SOA Financial Mathematics Exam, December 18, 2015
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Math Teacher at [Middle & High School], Grades 6-12, August 2012- Present
Sought out the opportunity to teach new courses and work with varying age levels. Started out with an interest in teaching 6th and 7th grade math and then pursued an opening to teach AP Calculus during my first year there. Received an AP Calculus course during my second year.
Math Teacher at [High School], Grades 9-12, October 2009- June 2012
Taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and High School Exit Exam Preparation Courses. Had 95% Exit Exam pass rate in Geometry courses compared to a 73% overall pass rate for the high school.
LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND SPEAKING EXPERIENCE
Master Teacher for [California University], January 2012- June 2015
Hosted 7 different student teachers in my classroom, each for 6 month intervals. After several months of shadowing, we collaborated on lesson plans and the novice teacher implemented them. Constructive feedback was given. Role required the ability to share both negative and positive comments in a way that would improve the student teachers’ work.
Presenter for the [Middle & High School] Parent Meetings
In 2013, the newly adapted Common Core Standards brought upon changes in the classroom and the school’s math course matrix. Many parents were highly opposed to the changes, and there was a need to address their concerns. An informational meeting was suggested to and approved by the principal.
● Common Core Math Presentation, February 27, 2014 & May 11, 2015
● Korean Parent Organization Common Core Presentation, February 12, 2015
● Black Parent Organization Common Core Presentation, March 15, 2015
Co-presenter for the “Log” Into the Common Core Presentation
Proposed to present a course on logarithms, as there was a need for teachers to review and discuss how to teach the concept. Proposal was accepted for and presented with a colleague at the following conferences.
● [State] Regional Conference, November 3, 2012 & December 1, 2012
● [National Teaching] Conference, April 19, 2013
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
Fellowship with [Non-profit organization], June 2013- present
Created a proposal to address high failure rates in Algebra 1 at high school; proposal was accepted. Dis-aggregated and analyzed student data to find patterns in student failure and spent a significant amount of time discussing these patterns with colleagues and the principal. During the first fellowship year, introduced a math curriculum that challenged teachers to use innovative teaching methods to help with student achievement.
National Board Certified Teacher, December 2014
Showcased and demonstrated talent and dedication to the teaching profession through a sequence of math exams, essays, and projects. Approximately 4% of public school teachers in the nation are National Board Certified.
SKILLS
Experience with Excel and Access
EDUCATION
University of California, June 2013- July 2014
Master in Education, Administrative Credential, GPA 3.975
University of California, June 2008 – August 2009
Master of Arts in Teaching, Single Subject Credential in Mathematics, GPA 3.87
University of California, September 2004 - June 2008
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Minor in Education, GPA 3.092
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