Jered B Bright

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507-***-****

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EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Education Emphasis GPA 3.440

University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota

Institute of Technology September 2006-May 2010

Minors in Statistics, Astrophysics, and Spanish Studies Enrolled in DirecTrack to Teaching

Masters of Science in Mathematics with Education Emphasis GPA 3.242

University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota

Graduate School Expected Graduation: June 2012

EXPERIENCE

University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota

School of Mathematics September 2010-Present

Teaching Assistant (TA)/Teaching Specialist (TS)

Fall 2010: Led two sections of Math 1371, College of Science and Engineering Calculus I which focuses on group learning.

Spring 2011: Originally hired to lead one section of Math 1372, College of Science and Engineering Calculus II, but was asked

to be a long term substitute for a section of Math 2574H, Honors Calculus IV.

Summer 2011: Instructed one section of Math 1271 Calculus I and designed all course materials including exams.

Fall 2011: Lead one section of Math 1372 Calculus II with an emphasis on problem solving.

Math Center for Educational Programs Minneapolis, Minnesota

University of Minnesota Talented Youth in Mathematics Program (UMTYMP)

UMTYMP Calculus I Workshop Leader September 2011-present

Lead a one hour section in which students work collaboratively on challenging extension problems from the course.

Responsible for grading homework and tests in a timely manner and relaying any information to the Program Coordinator.

UMTYMP Teaching Assistant August 2008 May 2010

Worked with students from grades 6-9 enrolled in the UMTYMP Algebra I/II and the Geometry/Math Analysis sequences by

answering questions during class and being an additional resource for the students. Answered any questions the students had via

email regarding homework or WeBWorK (online homework component).

Graded weekly quizzes, returning them within the class period to the students, and graded selected problems from the assigned

homework by the next class period.

Breakthrough Saint Paul Saint Paul, Minnesota

School Year and Summer Program September 2009 August 2010

Aspiring Teacher

During the school year program, taught a mathematics course of my own creation to middle school students in grades 7 and 8.

The course was titled Navigating Mathematics. In the boat-themed course, students further developed their geometry and

problem solving skills in the six class periods.

In the summer component of the program, was originally contracted to teach in the math department, but was asked to be a

science teacher for the summer and designed a physics course with a superhero theme called Superhero Physics.

Was an adviser to ten students in the program and worked with them to ensure that they met the program benchmarks.

University of Minnesota Libraries Minneapolis, Minnesota

SMART Learning Commons

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Facilitator August 2009 December 2009

Held weekly PAL sessions for two sections of Math 1051, Precalculus 1. Incorporated suggested problems from the professor into

activities which ranged from worksheets to games, where the main focus of the session is peer learning.

During the sessions, acted as a facilitator by redirecting questions to other members of the class and clarifying any points of

confusion the students may have.

PAL Mathematics Team Lead and Facilitator December 2009 - May 2010

Continued to hold PAL sessions for Math 1271, Calculus I, three times each week. Chose problems with care for the students to

work on in groups. Students would collaborate and while I would carefully monitor the groups.

Led weekly meetings of all the Math Facilitators either in person or generated a topic of discussion for the facilitators to respond

to on a wiki to continue to develop their professional skills.

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OTHER EXPERIENCE

SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Minneapolis, Minnesota

Math Department October 2008 December 2008

Volunteer/Classroom Assistant to Mrs. Tara FitzGerald 612-***-****

Completed 50 hours of classroom observation, attending two days a week, by working with students on a one-on-one basis or in

groups that were enrolled in an Advanced Algebra (Algebra II).

Observed the teacher to learn effective teaching strategies and gain a foundation to build upon for a future teaching career.

AVALON CHARTER SCHOOL Saint Paul, Minnesota

Math Department January 2009 May 2009

Volunteer and Classroom Assistant to Mrs. Laura Connell 651-***-**** ext. 201

Completed 50 hours of classroom observation, attending once a week, by working with students on a one-on-one basis who were

enrolled in Algebra I, Geometry, or Precalculus classes.

The students were from various backgrounds, though the most were Caucasian or African American.

EDISON HIGH SCHOOL Minneapolis, Minnesota

Math and Social Studies Departments January May 2007

Volunteer and Classroom Assistant

Assisted students enrolled in bilingual (Spanish English) Geometry and U.S. History courses to help them better understand the

material covered in these classes, specifically noting the experiences of the Chicano/Latino students within the classroom.

Observed teachers to learn teaching strategies on how to better approach multilinguistic classes.

AWARDS

- John Bowers Excellence in Teaching Assistance Award - Iron Range Scholarship

- Science and Engineering Student Board Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award - Exceptional Service Award

TECHNICAL SKILLS

- Speaks English natively - Proficient in Spanish - HTML proficient

- Microsoft Office - LaTeX proficient - Mathematica proficient

ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

American Mathematical Society

Member September 2010-present

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Member June 2011-present

Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics October 2011-present

Member

Breakthrough Saint Paul Saint Paul, Minnesota

Volunteer September 2010 May 2011

Institute of Technology Student Publications (The Minnesota Technolog) Minneapolis, Minnesota

Editor-In-Chief November 2007-May 2009

Edited articles based on technology when submitted, relaying them to the graphic designers for publication.

Wrote and submitted an editorial to be published with the issue.

Assisted with pre-publication and distribution process as well as any event publicizing the organization.

Spanish and Portuguese Across Cultures Organization (SPACO) Minneapolis, Minnesota

Social Committee Co-Chair September 2007-December 2008

Planned and executed of all social activities for the organization.

Successfully planned multiple dinner and a movie nights for members and Salsa Night where members and non-members alike

came to learn how to salsa dance.

RELATED COURSEWORK

- Learning, Cognition, and Assessment - Technology for Teaching and Learning - Teaching Special Needs Students

- Applied Linear Algebra - Dynamical Systems and Chaos - Geometry I/II

- Intro to Combinatorics - Cryptology and Number Theory - Enumerative Combinatorics

- Intro to Probability and Statistics - Data Analysis - Theory of Statistics I/II

- Introduction to Modern Algebra - Introduction to Topology - Computational Algebraic Geometry

- Advanced Calculus - Ordinary Differential Equations - Complex Analysis

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