High School Teacher

JOHN A. AINA

**** ******** ** • Hollywood, Florida • 33024

Cell: 786-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHER

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his Influence stops.” –Henry Brooks Adams

Flexible and organized educational professional with more than 8 years of teaching expertise with an unparalleled ability to explain complicated mathematical concepts in an easily understandable manner. Talent for employing unique teaching strategies to an average of 10,000 students during these years, and foster a fun and fascinating learning environment. Encouraging and patient; provide individualized, and extracurricular support for students that are struggling with learning mathematical concepts

CERTIFICATIONS: State of Texas CareerBuilder Teachers Certification Mathematics K 4-7 / 8-12

State of Florida Mathematics K(6-12) and K(5-9) Statement Eligibility March( 2013-2016)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Masters of Science in Mathematics, Education, and Technology. Florida International University, Miami, FL 2005

EVALUATION OF EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS:

Ahmadu-Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria West Africa: Bachelor Degree of Science (BSC) 1997

Higher Diploma in Mathematics Education (HDME) 1991

Diploma in Mathematics Education (DME) 1987,

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

ITT-Technical Education, West Palm Beach, FL September, 2012 – date

Mathematics Professor: Teaching (College Algebra and Trigonometry)

Florida Career College, Kendall, FL August, 2012 – December, 2012

Mathematics Professor: Teaching Nursing Students Fundamental Algebra

Maverick High School, Palm Springs, Florida January, 2012 – June, 2012

Mathematics Direct Instructor: With groups and individuals; implemented stimulating lessons to capture student’s attention and interest. Tutored students on a one-to-one basis, and went over lessons. Also liaised with principal and administration to resolve ongoing behavioral issues of students, and implemented modification strategies and outlined consequences to get student focused on learning

Kaplan University, Pembroke Pines, FL October, 2010 –July, 2012 Mathematics Professor: Taught College Algebra I & II; Calculus, Trigonometry, and Geometry (G.S.P.). Apply mathematics or mathematical methods to solution of problems in research, development, and logistics. Prepared students for the other phase in their studies with critical thinking as applied to the real life situation. Prepared project presentations as part of the student’s final course completion

Florida Memorial University, Miami Gardens, FL April, 2007 – September,2010

Adjunct Professor at the Department of Computer Science & Mathematics

Taught Calculus 3, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, also taught Graph Theory, Differential Equations. Devised lesson plans that reinforced technical skills; and drew connections between the classroom and the real world

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Cell: 786-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

Miami Lakes Educational Center, Miami Lakes, FL March, 2008 -July, 2008

Mathematics Teacher

Taught Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Pre-Calculus. Utilized math manipulative and graphing calculators to assist with introducing new concepts and enhanced student’s skills. Provided clear, and consistent directions to keep the class focused and on track

Miami Edison Middle School, Miami, FL January, 2005 - July, 2007

Mathematics Teacher (Intensive & Cognitive)

Instructed students in Algebra, basic statistics, and pre-geometry. Designed comprehensive lesson plans, ensuring that each student is able to retain and understand the materials at hand. Develop unit-based projects that are centered on real-world situations to show students the importance of gaining a solid education and how Math correlates with everyday life

Research Completed:

§ Computer use and visualization in student’s construction of reflection and rotation concepts

§ Educational Foundations: A correlation study of student’s performance in Mathematics, and other three subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in continuous assessment and SSC examinations.

§ Strategies toward better performance in Mathematics seminar paper

§ Problem solving in Mathematics Integral and operator equations; numerical functional and nonlinear analysis, optimization and approximation theory

Technical Skills

§ Geometer Sketchpad, Graphing Calculator, and Basic Programming

§ Computer skills (software analytic and Report)

§ Teaching experience in mathematics in post-secondary education in all levels.

§ Creative, innovative, and problem solving skills person

Professional Membership

§ Florida Educator Association, member 2005

Association of Mathematics Teacher Educator AMTE 1997

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