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Qualifications
Education
Work Experiences
Professional Assoc.
Conferences
Activities and Interests
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Personal Philosophy: The two greatest questions a person can ask are Why and
Why Not? My goal is to question everything and show students how such
a habit can change the world. I think Niels Bohr said it best, "The
opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a
profound truth may well be another profound truth."
Career Objective:
To obtain a position teaching history or social studies related material to high school students in a private or public school.
Qualifications
- Strong Social Studies/History Background (Western Civilization, US History,
Imperialism/World Issues, AP US History Seminar)
- Driver's Education Certified
- Advanced Computer/Technical Skills (Tech Support, Web Design,
Classroom Integration)
- Advocate of Educational Issues (Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies,
Critical Thinking, Advanced/Gifted Students)
- Residential Life (Student Activities, Outdoor Education, and Teaching Assistant)
- Admissions (Marketing, Tours, and Conferences)
- Wilderness First Aid Certified
Education
| Master of Science |
Natural Resources - Residential Environmental Education |
May 2011 |
| UW - Stevens Point |
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Stevens Point, WI |
| GPA: 4.0 |
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| Wilderness First Aid Certified |
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| CIG Trained |
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| Graduate Program |
Driver's Education |
June 2007 |
| Northern Illinois University |
DeKalb, IL |
| GPA: 3.00 |
| Completed 12 credits for driver's education
certification |
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| Bachelor of Science |
Social Studies/History Education |
May 2005 |
| Northern Michigan University |
Marquette, MI |
| GPA: 3.28 |
| Initiated member of Phi Alpha Theta, Fall 03 |
| Founder/Student President of student chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, Winter
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| Teaching Assistant, Fall 2004 |
| CPR and First Aid Certification 2004-2006 |
| Student Teaching - Auckland, New Zealand and inner-city
Chicago, Illinois |
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| York Community High School |
Elmhurst, IL |
| Completed 2 years computer programming (BASIC, C++) |
| 3 technical presentations for 3 years annually,
Illinois Student Technology Conference |
| 1st place Devry C++ programming competition |
| 2 years student AV technician |
| Completed student teaching course |
| Graduated on honor roll 3.0 GPA |
Work Experiences
| Field Instructor |
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2009 to Present |
| UW - Stevens Point/Conserve School |
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Land O' Lakes, WI |
| Dorm supervisor, testing coordinator, light/sound consultant, chess advisor, quiz bowl advisor, admissions assistant |
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| Residential Intern |
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2008 to 2009 |
| Conserve School |
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Land O' Lakes, WI |
| Dorm supervisor, teaching assistant, light/sound assistant, chess advisor, quiz bowl assistant, ACT/SAT/AP proctor |
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| Summer Instructor |
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2007 to Present |
| College of DuPage |
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Glen Ellyn, IL |
| Classroom teacher - US History, American Government, Intro to Law, Reading Critically |
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| Technology Secretary |
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2006 to 2008 |
| Willowbrook HS |
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Villa Park, IL |
| Clerical, Technology, and Educational
Support for building equipment |
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| Substitute Teacher |
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2006 |
| Elmhurst District 205 |
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Elmhurst, IL |
| On call substitute for middle and high
school |
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| Website Designer |
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2004 |
| Marquetter-Alger RESA |
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Marquette, MI |
| Contract work to design and build a website
of Academic Service Learning -
www.projectapostle.com |
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| Technical Assistant |
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2002 to 2004 |
| Northern Michigan University |
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Marquette, MI |
| Provided technical support for the School
of Education. Website maintenance, equipment handling, and tech
support |
| Continually assessed as performing above
expectations |
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| Help Desk Technician |
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Summer 2002 |
| Arthur J Gallagher |
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Itasca, IL |
| Supported a 200 user environment.
Novell, networking, printer maintenance, general questions |
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| Camp Volunteer |
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Summers 1996 to 1998 |
| Champaign Park District |
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Champaign, IL |
| Participated as a volunteer at CPD's summer
camp program. Watched over roughly 40 kids of various ages |
Professional Associations
- Phi Alpha Theta - Webmaster 2003-2004
- Phi Delta Kappa - Student Chapter President 2004
Conferences/Events
- Fall 2004 - Event Planner, Northern Michigan University Welcoming Weekend
- Whitman Hall Lawn Party for Education Students
- Sponsors: Phi Delta Kappa, NMU School of Education
- June 2004 - Panelist, Teaching With Technology
- Pilot Program at NMU to examine how technology affects learning
- April 2004 - History Department Candidate Recommendation Committee
- Interviewed two candidates for the Secondary Education Professor
opening
- Reached consensus and report will be read into the record
Activities and Interests
- Reading - Sci-Fi, Mysteries, Philosophy
- Games - Cards, Board Games, Computer Games
- Magic Tricks and Practical Jokes
- Martial Arts and Swordsmanship
- Blacksmithing, Welding, and Historical Reproductions
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