High School Professional

Technology Showcase

Reflection of Goals

Future as a Learner

Synthesis

Scot Richard Acre

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The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young

minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards Anatole France

Objective: Work as a flexible, collaborative and organized educational professional who

motivates students to reach their personal best through the use of technology, best

practices, and content knowledge.

Education

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. Major in mathematics (EX) and minor

in group science (DX) with an empahsis in biology. Exemplary scores on highly

qualified test for certification in major and minor. GPA: 3.44

Michigan State University

Finished first two segments for the Master of Arts Educational Technology (MAET) Program.

Program draws on current theories of learning and development to understand the role of

technology in learning and instruction. GPA: 3.83

Professional Certification

Secondary Provisional Certificate

Michigan Department of Education

Expires: June 2012

Mathematics (EX) grades 6-12

Science (DX) grades 6-12

Professional Experience

Macomb Mathematics Science Technology Center - Warren, Michigan (2009 - present)

Teacher of Students and Mathematics

Subjects: Geometry with Algebra Transformations, AP Calculus, Interdisciplinary Studies

Promoted to this magnet school within our school district in January 2009. Work in a

highly collaborative environment, with an emphasis on research. MMSTC is a gifted and

talented program that pulls from twelve different high school in the county. Program is

technology rich: classroom computers, TI Nspires, Interactive White Boards, etc WEA

Building Representative.

Cousino High School - Warren, Michigan (2005 - 2009)

Teacher of Students, Mathematics, and Science

Subjects: Trig/Stat/Geo, Investigative Statistics, Algebra 2, Geometry, Algebra 1,

Algebra Block, Foundations of Algebra, Algebra Support, Earth Science, Physical

Science.

Largely responsible for several interventions in Algebra. Aided in start/development of

Investigative

Statistics. Principal Advisory Committee Member. WEA Building Representative.

Clarenceville High School Livonia (2003 - 2005)

Teacher of Students and Mathematics

Subjects: Pre-Calculus, Algebra 2, Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra.

Heavily involved in North Central Accredidation as a committee chair. Freshman Class

advisor. Head Coach: Girls Varsity Tennis and Track.

International Academy - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan (2002 - 2003)

Mathematics student teacher and long term substitute

Subjects: Integrated Math 2, Integrated Math 3, International Baccalaureate (IB) Math

Studies - Junior Year, IB Mathematics Standard Level (SL) - Senior Year.

Involved with every aspect of teaching integrated mathematics for the International

Baccalaureate Program. Hired on as a long term substitute teacher (entire second

semester.) Prepared students for IB exams in Methods. Facilitated Spring Break Dissection

Project. School was named National High School of the year (Newsweek Magazine).

Areas of Expertise

Creative Lesson Planning (creating themetic units)

Creative Questioning

Brain Based

Teaching Multiple Intelligences

Classroom Management

Writing in a Mathematics Classroom

Student Motivation

Parental Support

Graphing Calculators (TI 83, 84, Nspire families)

Rubrics

Team Approach to Teaching & Learning

Study Skills

Dynamic Formative Assessments

Critical Thinking

Technology Integrated Teaching

Interactive White Board (Promethean)

Interactive Voting Mechanisms (ActivExpression)

Document Camera (ELMO)

Digital Projector

Microsoft Office Suite

TI Calculators (83, 84, and Nspire families)

TI Navigator system

Web 2.0 Technologies:

Google Docs & Calendar

weebly.com, yolasite.com, and tumblr.com

prezi.com and glogster.com

delicious.com, evernote.com, and diigo.com

Camtasia, Jing, and SnagIt softwares

youtube.com and facebook.com

Professional Development

Conferences:

Detroit Area Council for Teachers of Mathematics - Speaker (Teaching Statistics for all)

Detroit Area Council for Teachers of Mathematics Conference

Teachers Teaching with Technology International Conference - Sponsored by Texas

Intruments

Michigan Council for Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference (MCTM)

Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learming Detroit Conference (MACUL)

Macomb Intermediate School District Courses:

TI Navigator & TI Nspire Graphing Calculators

Reading Apprenticeship

Building Based Courses:

Writing in a Mathematics Classroom (John Collins format)

Promethean Interactive Whiteboard & Active Vote/Expression

SolidWorks

Java

Professional Organizations, Awards, and Honors

Organizations:

Michigan Education Association, Current Member (MEA)

Michigan Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Current Member (MCTM)

Detroit Area Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Current Board Member (DACTM)

Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning Member, Current Member (MACUL)

United States Professional Tennis Association (Professional 1), Current Member (USPTA)

Awards & Honors:

Grant recipient, (TI Navigator System)

Coach of the Year, Oakland Press (Seaholm Girls Varsity Tennis)

Wayne State University Athletic Scholarship (Varsity Tennis)

All Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Varsity Tennis)

Michigan Competitive Scholarship recipientReferences

Excellent references available upon requestScot Acre's Resume

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