High School City

Josiah M. Tobin

College: GCC Box **** *** Campus Drive Grove City, PA 16127 Professional website: josiahtobin.weebly.com

Permanent: 125 Kline Road Paxinos, PA 17860 Cell 570-***-**** E-mail: ********@***.***

Objective

To teach Middle School or High School Math internationally; also interested in coaching Cross Country and Track & Field.

Education

Certifications: Mathematics, grades 7-12, May 2013

Grove City College, Grove City, PA Graduation: May 2013

Major: B.S. in Mathematics Secondary Education Minor: Business

Cumulative QPA: 3.50/ 4.00

Honors: Dean s List with Distinction Kappa Delta Pi Education Honorary GCC Presidential Scholarship

Chi Alpha Sigma Honorary Scholar Athlete

Student Teaching Experience

Student Teaching Slippery Rock High School Slippery Rock, PA, Grades 9-12 (Fall 2012)

Utilized strong content knowledge and engaging teaching strategies to teach Algebra II and Geometry

Used technology to assist in the development of instruction, materials, and record keeping

Showed interest in students both in and out of the classroom by attending sporting events and conducting the

announcing for the senior sport night games

Established relationships which demonstrated fairness, firmness, humor, respect, and active listening

Evidence of Differentiated Instruction

o Implemented instructional strategies that integrated the physical, emotional, and intellectual abilities of

students

o Differentiated assignments according to interests and abilities of students, grades 9 -12

o Identified and exemplified sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences in students

Modeled excellent time management skills as a student teacher while competing as a Varsity athlete on the Cross

Country team and serving as a 5th and 6th grade boys Leader at AWANA once a week

Field Experience

Inner City Field Experience Williamsport High School Williamsport, PA, Grades 9-10 (Fall 2009)

Collaborated with an outstanding teacher who excelled at living out the idea of teacher efficacy

Learned that it is crucial to maintain an excellent relationship of mutual respect between students and teacher

Special Education Field Experience Selinsgrove High School Selinsgrove, PA, Grades 9-12 (Fall 2010)

Gained an appreciation for the potential of all students to succeed if placed in an appropriate learning environment

Worked individually with exceptional learners to provide scaffolding and guide learners to achievement

Applied knowledge that a teacher must consider the unique learning style of every stu dent when constructing a

lesson

Public High School Field Experience Selinsgrove High School Grove City, PA, Grades 9-12 (Winter 2012)

Collaborated with head of the math department to teach lessons of all high school levels and interact with students

Actively observed six math teachers; synthesized their teaching strengths to inform my own teaching style

Public Middle School Field Experience Franklin Middle School Franklin, PA, Grades 7-8 (Spring 2011)

Jumped right into teaching the lesson during first day of experience

Developed and implemented various teaching strategies to make learning exciting and fun

High School Tutor Grove City High School Grove City, PA, Grades 9-12 (Fall 2012- Spring 2013)

Taught students one-on-one in a variety of subjects as part of an after-school tutoring program.

Assessed students needs and developed engaging strategies

Coaching Qualifications

Seeking opportunity to build rapport with students outside of the classroom

Strengths: ability to adapt, passion for student athletes and competition, goal -oriented, encouraging and optimistic

Coaching Experience: Upward Youth Basketball Coach (4 years); College Cross Country Coach Assistant (1 year)

Team Leadership: Captain in both Cross Co untry and Track

Unique Perspective: persevered throughout numerous serious injuries which will allow me to relate to my runners

Work Experience

Camp Counselor Summer s Best Two Weeks Hollsopple, PA (Summers 2011-2012)

Demonstrated ability to maintain high energy for youth by working at an overnight camp for 10 consecutive weeks

Improved communication skills through teaching lessons to groups of youth and leading discussions

Developed management and disciplinary skills by being in charge of 10 campers each term

Taught countless activities including but not limited to rock climbing, archery, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, track

events, wrestling, trampoline, and zip lining

Camp Counselor Twin Pines East Stroudsburg, PA (Summers 2008-2010)

Increased communication and management skills by working with campers 24/7

Worked for 6 weeks with special needs campers; expanded my compassion by taking care of their physical needs

Intercollegiate Sports

Varsity Men s Cross Country, Grove City College, Grove City, PA (Fall 2009-Fall 2012)

Earned a letter on Men s Varsity Cross Country team as a freshman and sophomore

Diligently trained during the summer resulted in Most Improved Runner my sophomore year

Varsity Men s Track & Field, Grove City College, Grove City, PA (Spring 2010- Spring 2013)

Earned a letter on Men s Varsity Track & Field team as a freshman and sophomore

Pushed beyond perceived limits by myself and my coach resulted in individual PAC Champion in Steeple Chase

Leadership Experience

Boys Leader, Grades 5 and 6 Grove City Alliance Church AWANA program (Fall 2010- Spring 2013)

Assisted with leading young boys in memorizing scripture; instructed in Game Time to control behavior

President of Intercom - Math Club at Grove City College (Spring 2011- Fall 2012)

Helped facilitate a community outreach called Math Blast ; coordinated teaching volunteers and supplies; promoted

mathematical interest and learning among 200 students in grades K -7 from all over western Pennsylvania

Member Kappa Delta Pi Grove City College (Spring 2011- Spring 2012)

Selected for education honorary membership from 20% of those studying Education; met criteria for achievement

in scholarship, leadership, and service among future educators

Social and Rush Chair Sigma Alpha Sigma Men s Fraternity Grove City College (January 2010- January 2011)

Planned events for the fraternity, coordinating with other fraternities, sororities, and groups on campus

Organized activities for freshman to orient them to our fraternity

Member Student s Athletic Advisory Council Grove City College (Fall 2010- Spring 2012)

As Cross Country Representative, aided College Athletics by handling decisions on upcoming events and policies

Member Secondary Education Society Grove City College (Fall 2012- Spring 2013)

Tutored local high school students through after school program and collaborated with professional speakers

Trip Leader Summer s Best Two Weeks Camp Hollsopple, PA (Summers 2011- 2012)

Led overnight wilderness trips for 10-20 campers; served as sole leader in charge and responsible for campers

safety, food, sleeping arrangements and transportations.

Supervised trips included Rock Climbing on natural rock faces; Biking throughout the Laurel Highlands;

Canoeing on Lake Quemahoning; and White Water Rafting down the Lower Youghiogheny River

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