High School Teacher
Resume:
Kelly Clark
**** ** **** ** **********, GA *****
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www.iteachmathemagics.com
http://www.visualcv.com/shares/200490?pro=c71ee85a2b1f2ad7512f833b3e9e69be
CARRER PROFILE:
Education professional with over five years teaching high school mathematics, web-based mathematics courses, and
developing mathematics courses. 6th through 12th grade mathematics certification and M.S. in Education with a
specialization in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Extensive experience in designing courses in both K through
12 and adult learners. Numerous accomplishments including leading over ten profession seminars and workshops.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
M.S. Education - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Walden University
2/08 – 7/09 College of Education GPA: 3.9
B.S. Secondary Education – Mathematics Louisiana State University
8/01 – 5/05 College of Education
6 –12 Mathematics Certification Louisiana Valid: 06/03/2005 06/03/2008
6 – 12 Mathematics Certification Georgia Valid: 07/01/2006 – 06/30/2011
8 – 12 Mathematics Certification Texas Still Processing
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE:
Senior Curriculum Developer (Virtual) The Research Masters 2009 - Current
Winston Salem, NC
• Manages 20+ member team in a positive and synergistic manner
• Creates, produces and designs new book proposals once per month
• Writes, edits and proofreads proposals
• Provides in-depth understanding of mathematics and insight into pedagogical approaches
• Develops content for courses and edits content for quality using extensive knowledge of mathematics
• Defines learning model, testing/assessment strategies and learning objectives and requirements
• Determines instruction approach, media needs, and interaction strategies.
• Utilize GoogleDocs, Blink, Microsoft programs, and Math Type to create course material
Achievements: Featured on website and in newsletter
Subject Matter Expert- Mathematics (Virtual) Advanced Academics, Inc 2010 - Current
(Contract Positions) KC Distance Learning 2009 - Current
• Collaborate with course development team during the development process
• Review and edits course elements including curriculum map, course objectives, assessments, projects,
writing assignments, and lessons
• Clarify course content so that the student and instructor will understand material
• Μultitask simultaneous projects effectively with excellent organization and attention to detail
• Wrote, edited, and designed course content for: Algebra 1A, Algebra 1B, Algebra 1, Geometry,
Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus, and Algebra 2.
Achievements Advanced Academics, Inc: Pay raise after first project
• Utilize Adobe Captivate, FilleZilla, and MathType to create course material
Achievements KC Distance Learning: Selected to head the development of a course after only 4 months on job.
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• Utilize Respondus formatting (compatible with Blackboard), Core FTP, and Math Type
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Mathematics Department Chair (Virtual) Laurel Springs School 2010 -
Current
6th – 12th Mathematics and Science Teacher Ojia, CA
• Taught and mentored 75 students in Math 6 through Calculus as well as Science 6 through Physical
Science.
• Ensured student success by capitalizing on student learning preferences and talents; as well as
incorporated personalization and customization resources.
• Mentored and managed 20+ mathematics teachers by providing support
• Held quarterly meetings with math teachers and attended curriculum department meetings.
• Reviewed all course material and content; created and maintained teachers’ curriculum materials guide.
• Had exceptional organization skills and time management required to independently carry out multiple
projects and keep track of department curriculum and teachers.
• Maintained comprehensive knowledge of all the mathematics courses and coached others on successful
teaching of those courses
• Developed strategies for addressing the most common problems and learning style challenges within
mathematics based on student achievements and survey results.
• Utilized Elluminate, Microsoft Outlook, Aurora, Apex, FRED, and My Laurel Springs, to deliver course
content
• Sponsored the math club - PopMatics
Achievements: Became certified in Learning Styles through The Learning Success Institute.
High School Mathematics Teacher Fitzgerald High School 2007 - 2009
Ben Hill County School Board Fitzgerald, GA
• Instructor for Algebra 1, Math 1, Math 1 Support, Trigonometry/Advanced Math
• Utilized a wide range of instructional techniques in order to maintain student interest and maximize
individual learning
• Developed engaging course material that motivated students of all ability levels and cultural backgrounds
• Effectively used technology to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce
• Established positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow professionals
• Utilized Moodle, ThinkGate, TestGate, Promethean software, TI-84, and TI SmartView to deliver course
content
• Sponsored the Class of 2011 student government organization
Achievements: Teacher of the Month (October 2008). Second highest state test scores for department. Featured in local
paper for work with student government organization and fundraising Reason for Leaving: Reduction in Force
High School Mathematics Teacher Coffee High School 2006 – 2007
Coffee County School Board Douglas,
GA
• Instructor for Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Remedial/Repeater, and Geometry
• Developed an online sharing center to promote collaboration among teachers
Achievements: featured in local paper for project-based learning. Reason for Leaving: Position closer to home
High School Mathematics Teacher Donaldsonville High School 2006
Ascension Parish School Board Donaldsonville, LA
• Instructor for Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Honors, and Trigonometry
• Selected to teach Saturday school for students who needed extra tutoring for the state graduation test
Achievements: Lead a parish-wide graphing calculator seminar for 30 teachers. Reason for Leaving: Hurricane
Katrina
High School Mathematics Teacher Robert E. Lee High School 2005
East Baton Rouge Parish School Baton Rouge, LA
• Instructed Math 8.5, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Business Math
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• Sponsored Governor’s Program on Abstinence (GPA)
Achievements: Delivered school-wide training on EasyGrade Pro (a computer grading program). Helped GPA student
qualify and win state award and trip to Washington D.C. Reason for Leaving: Hurricane Katrina
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Constructed-Response Rater (Virtual/Contract) Educational Testing Service 2010 -
Current
Princeton, NJ
• Certified constructed-response rater that scores responses according to testing program standards.
• Collaborate with ETS scoring leaders during the scoring process
• Completed training program and certification test for each particular program
• Utilize the Online Scoring Network (OSN) to score examinees’ written and spoken test responses online
Achievements: Positive collaboration, quick and accurate scoring, high production percentages
Mathematics Instructor Upward Bound - ABAC 2007 – Current
Tifton, GA
• Taught Math 1 (2009-2010), and Math 1 and Algebra III (Summer 2009), and taught Algebra 2 and Math
Potpourri (Summer 2007) to first generation college bound high school students who were members of low-
income families
Achievements: Organized innovative activity where students created rap songs to highlight mathematics concepts .
Adjunct Instructor East Central Technical College 2007 - 2009
Douglas, GA
• Adjunct instructor and adjunct wed-based instructor for Business Mathematics, College Mathematics,
Basic Mathematics, General Mathematics, and Algebraic Concepts
• Utilized CourseCompass, BlackBoard, and a variety of internet-based programs to deliver course material
Achievements: Positive student evaluations, 95% passing rate Reason for Leaving: Reduction in Force
IT SKILLS
CourseCompass, BlackBoard, Respondus Formatting, Jourynx, Math Type, My Math Lab, Moodle, ThinkGate,
TestGate, ExamViewPro, Core FTP, Promethean software, TI calculators, TI-SmartView, EasyGrade Pro, iCue,
PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, Adobe, NovaNet, 80WPM, eCollege, Adobe Captivate, FillaZilla,GoogleSites
PROFESSIONAL HONORS
Walden University’s Scholars for Changes; 2010 Honorable Mention Winner for “Pop Culture in the Classroom”
Walden University’s Research Symposium, “Pop Culture in the Classroom”, January 2010; Presenter
Fitzgerald High School, Teacher of the Month, October 2008
NCTM Conference Attendance for Pre-Service Educators (CAPE) Award Winner; 2005
Association of Classroom Teachers - East Baton Rouge Endowment Award winner – 2004
PERSONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Fitzgerald Junior Women’s Club; Member 2007 – current; Historian 2009 - current
St. Williams Catholic Church, Youth Group, Co-Director, 2009 – Current
Istrouma Baptist Church, Welcoming Ministry, Member 2004 – 2005
Istrouma Baptist Church, Hurricane Katrina Shelter, volunteer, 2005
Istrouma Baptist Church, College Youth Group, Member 2004 – 2005
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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iNACOL (International Association for K-12 Online Learning), member 2009 – current
Georgia Council Teacher’s of Mathematics (GCTM), member 2007 – current
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), member 2004-current
Baton Rouge Area Council Teachers of Mathematics (BRACTM), Member and Newsletter Editor, 2003-2004
Phi Delta Kappa International, member, 2005 - 2006
Kappa Delta Epison, member, 2003 – 2005
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED
Walden University’s 2010 Research Symposium, “Pop Culture in the Classroom: Math, Music, Movies”, presenter
Georgia Council Teachers of Mathematics (GCTM): “Math in Music: Using Elements from Pop Culture in Math Class”,
2008 State Conference, Presenter
Ascension Parish “Graphing Calculator in the Science and Mathematics Classroom”, Presenter, 2006
Baton Rouge Area Council of Teachers of Mathematics (BRACTM), Mini-Conference GLE’s: Great Learning
Excursions in Math, Presenter; 2005
LSU, College of Education, “Teaching Mathematics in a Secondary Education: A Constructivist Approach”, Guest
Lecturer, 2005
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2004 regional conference, “Math: Hot and Spicy”; presenter
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); presenter and member of student panel, 2004
BRACTM 2004 Mini-Conference: Math in a Hurry; Presenter
Louisiana Resource Center for Educators (LRCE); Experience-It All 2004, presenter
Ninth Annual Environmental Education Symposium 2004, Presenter
Ocean Commotion, LSU Sea Grant, presenter, 2003 and 2004
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
Georgia Council Teachers of Mathematics (GCTM), 2008 State Conference
“Relationships”, Allen Forte, 2008
“Differentiation”, Jan Godwin and Gilda Lyon, 2009
“No Hands”, Betty Ray, 2009
“Standards Based Classroom”, Georgia Department of Education, 2008
Learning Focus Strategies Workshop, 2006 - 2007
The Exceptional Child, South Georgia College, 2007
“Classroom Management” Seminar, 2006
“Classroom Modifications”, Victor Morgan, 2006
“Professional learning Communities”, Bobby Smith, 2006
“Data-Based Problem Solving”, 2006
NCTM National Conference, 2005
T3 International Conference Teachers Teaching with Technology; Volunteer and Attendant, 2004
Texas Instruments Student Workshop, Volunteer and Attendant, 2005
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