Lori A. Thomson

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a teaching position that utilizes

technology in the mathematics classroom.

TEACHING

EXPERIENCE

Practicum Teacher,

Barton School, Minneapolis, Minnesota

April 1997-June 1997

Conducted lessons of pre-algebra and geometry to students grades 6-8.

Taught topology unit centered around the mathematical video

.

Assisted students with classwork.

Co-Presenter,

Annual Meeting,

Minneapolis, Minnesota,

April 1997

Presented at two sessions: "Using the World Wide Web to Improve the

Teaching of Mathematics" and "IMP Demo Class: Join with Students to

Experience a Problem-Centered Curriculum."

Student Teacher,

Patrick

Henry High School, Minneapolis, Minnesota,

September 1996 - March 1997

Taught unit of Interactive Mathematics Program (IMP) to culturally diverse

juniors and seniors, using calculators daily in lessons.

Designed lessons expanding existing curriculum.

Provided timely feedback to students on their progress.

Individually tutored students having difficulty with assignments.

Assigned trimester grades. Conducted parent-teacher conferences.

RELATED

EXPERIENCE

Software Developer,,

Minneapolis, Minnesota,

October 1994 - present

Animated,

a computer generated mathematical video

introducing basic concepts of topology.

Developed curriculum materials to supplement the video.

Taught mathematical concepts during tours of The Geometry Center to visitors

ages 10 to adult. Used several Macintosh software programs

during tours including Geometer's Sketchpad, Kali and KaleidoTile.

Designed World Wide Web based educational materials for use during tours.

Volunteer, Twinbrook Family YMCA, Schaumburg, Illinois,

Spring 1994

Assisted in directing Leader's Club meetings and supervised youth group

activities.

Software Engineer,,

Schaumburg, Illinois,

July 1991 - August 1995

Designed, developed and documented graphical software applications for

designing computer hardware.

Specialized in user-interfaces with an intuitive, natural feel.

Demonstrated software at trade shows.

EDUCATION

Initial Mathematics Teacher Licensure

University of Minnesota,

Twin Cities

December 1997

GPA 3.9

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

University of Wisconsin,

Madison

May 1991

GPA 3.8

LICENSURE

Mathematics (7-12), State of Minnesota, December 1997

MEMBERSHIPS

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Association for Women in Mathematics

HONORS

Phi Beta Kappa

Golden Key National Honor Society, 1991

Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 1991

Dean's List, University of Wisconsin, 1987-1991

INTERESTS

Drawing, painting, singing, and aerobic dance.

CREDENTIALS

Student and Professional Services, University of Minnesota

86 Pleasant Street SE, 110 Wulling Hall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455

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