High School Assistant
Resume:
John Louis Seelke, III
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-***-**** (h); 240-***-**** (c)
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SUMMARY
An experienced teacher and 2007 recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science
Teaching from the District of Columbia with more than a decade of diverse classroom experiences and a
background in STEM education wishes to transition to a career in education policy or academia to help improve
student achievement at a state or national level.
EXPERIENCE
University of Maryland, College Park
Secondary Mathematics PDS Coordinator, College Park, MD (August 2010 - present)
Overseeing the student teaching experience of 18 student-teaching interns
Teaching a three credit course on Diversity in Education
Teaching a seminar to both undergraduate and graduate teaching interns on teaching pedagogy,
teaching strategies
Overseeing five supervisors working with the mathematics student interns
Assisting multiple professional development schools (PDS) in Montgomery, Prince George s and
Anne Arundel County, MD with professional development and other support to increase student
achievement at the local school sites
Coordinating teaching intern placements for non-seniors
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Teaching and Program Experience
McKinley Technology High School (MTHS), Washington DC (August 2004 August 2011)
Developed and secured private funding for the first college visitation program for McKinley to the
University of Virginia (2006 - 2008); Two MTHS students have since enrolled there
Proposed, secured funding for, and oversaw the implementation of the first AP Saturday Review
Preparatory Program for DCPS high school students (January May 2009)
Served as Math Department Chair (November 2006 - November 2007)
Taught Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, AP Calculus AB, and AP Calculus BC
On leave of absence for paternity leave from August 2009 - August 2011
DC Teaching Fellows Program, (June 2006 - August 2006)
Prepared math teachers in an alternative certification program for secondary level math instruction
Led a seminar on teaching pedagogy, strategies, and classroom management
Observed and provided critical assessment and feedback to ten math teachers and five science
teachers enrolled in the summer program
Other Instructional Experience
Instructor, USDA Graduate School, Washington, DC (June 2008 September 2008)
Adjunct Instructor, Anne Arundel Community College, Arnold, MD (August 2004 August
2005)
Math Teacher, St. John s College High School, Washington, DC (August 2003 June 2004)
Math Teacher, The Lovett School, Atlanta, GA (September 2000 - June 2003)
Math Teacher, Marist School, Atlanta, GA (September 1999 - June 2000)
Student Teacher, Revere High School, Revere, MA (September 1998 - May 1999)
Math Instructor and Tutor, Emerson College, Boston, MA (September 1998 - May 1999)
Consulting Experience
Consultant, Public Broadcasting System (March 2010-Present)
Offering advice on on-line professional development courses for mathematics teachers.
Consultant, Sylvan Learning Center (September 2009 December 2009)
Developed online mathematics curriculum materials for grades 3-8 and Algebra I
Adivsor, U.S. Department of Education (January 2010 March 2010)
Researching information on Common Core Math Standards, providing opinions and advice on their
mathematical content for Michael Lach, Special Assistant for Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and
Technology Education
Writing Experience
Journalist (October 1992 August 1996; August 1998 May 1999)
Wrote over 150 articles for The Chronicle, the Duke University student newspaper
Served as assistant sports editor and associate sports editor for The Chronicle
Published articles in the Herald-Sun (Durham, NC), News and Record (Greensboro, NC), The Patriot
Ledger (Quincy, MA)
Attended the Summer Writing and Editing Program at the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, FL
EDUCATION
University of Maryland
M.A. Education Policy and Leadership (August 2008)
Completed 60 hours of coursework towards PhD
Boston College
M. Ed. Secondary Education Mathematics (May 1999)
Duke University
B.S. Mathematics and B.A. History (May 1996)
Honors: National Science Scholarship, National Hispanic Scholarship, Dean s List
St. Petersburg High School
International Baccalaureate Diploma (June 1992)
CERTIFICATIONS
District of Columbia Public Schools State of Maryland
Mathematics, Grades 7-12 Mathematics, 7-12
Administrative Services Credential/K-12, Regular Administrator I
Administrators
AWARDS
Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (District of Columbia), 2007
Inspirational Teacher Award, North Carolina State, 2008-2009
Finalist for the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program, 2010
PRESENTATIONS
AP Academy Supporting AP Students, Advanced Placement Regional Conference, October 2009
A Teacher in the Trenches: A Firsthand Account of Using Free in the Classroom," Association of Education
Publishers National Conference, June 2009
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