mathematics instructor, mathematics curriculum developer

ROBERT PAUL SINGLETON

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918-***-****

Inglewood, CA 90305

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OBJECTIVE: To utilize my skills as a math instructor in Los Angeles county.

EDUCATION

2009 Loyola Marymount University

M. A. in Mathematics

1988 University of California, Los Angeles

B. A. in Mathematical Economics

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and French

. Experience with math instruction and chess instruction

. Access to internet technology, scanner and reliable transportation

. Track record of success in helping students to raise their grades in all

levels of math.

. Knowledge of all levels of math, from basic to Statistics, Calculus,

College Algebra, and Linear Algebra

. Familiarity with Mac OS, Windows 7 and 8, MS Office, web browsers and

graphing calculator software

EXPERIENCE

Sankofa Middle School - Math/Languages Instructor

2012 - 2013

Taught math, Spanish, French, English grammar and spelling, geography and

chess;

planned lessons, kept records of grades and attendance. Developed

curriculum in all

subjects, tailored to the needs and interests of the students.

Chess Tutors - Book Author, Instructor, Supervisor

2006 - Present

Create puzzles that reinforce math knowledge. Teach chess (problem-solving

skills,

perseverance, attention to detail, sportsmanship, concentration and other

life skills.)

Tulsa Public Schools - Teacher 2002 -

2006, 2010 - 2011

Taught mathematics and Advanced Spanish. Developed curriculum for geometry,

algebra 2 and

pre-algebra. Created worksheets to expand student knowledge of integer

sequences, patterns in

shapes, Pythagorean triples and irregular polyhedra. Taught students to use

graphing calculators.

Mathnasium - Center Director, Curriculum Developer

2007 - 2010

Tutored children in grades 2 through 12, in math. Developed high school

math curriculum. Wrote

clear explanations of topics such as vectors, lines, spheres,

tessellations, rotations and reflections.

San Diego City Schools - Substitute / Media Specialist

1995 - 2002

Taught math and other subjects in K-6, including computer lab.

San Diego State University - Graduate Teaching Assistant

1994 - 1995

. Taught Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers in the credential

program.

. Taught Intermediate Algebra to college students. Devised tests and

grading systems.

. Explained concepts in Spanish when helpful.

. Analyzed student performance records, attendance records and test

results.

Lynwood Adult School - Instructor 1990 -

1993

Taught English as a Second Language to adults.

Wrote computer programs that helped students master English.

VOLUNTEER WORK

As a volunteer math tutor, I helped a 10th grader to raise his algebra

grade from an F to a C in two months.

HOBBIES

. Creating math puzzles that help students to master addition, subtraction

and math facts

. compiling and publishing books and creating apps that feature educational

math puzzles

. teaching strategy games that involve logical reasoning and attention to

detail, and facilitate

learning of set theory, geometry, algebra, perseverance, goal setting and

proof techniques

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