J. Ronald Dominique
** **** ****** ****** **. ** • Mahwah, NJ 07430
************@*****.*** • 551-***-****
SUMMARY
Highly effective, multilingual mathematics teacher with professional science and engineering background. Experience with teaching to diverse student groups. Proficient with integrating educational technologies, curriculum development, and making real-world connections. Adaptable instructional approach to meet individual student needs. Strong speaking, writing, research, and presentation skills.
CERTIFICATIONS
NJ Standard Certificate: 5-8 Middle School Mathematics
NJ Standard Certificate: K-12 Mathematics (Pending)
NJ Standard Certificate: Elementary Education
TEACHING HIGHLIGHTS
Coordinated and taught middle school mathematics curricula including Singapore Math, Everyday Mathematics
Participated in middle school and college curriculum development
Presented stimulating lessons and maintained students’ interest at all times
Emphasized students’ progress in terms of knowledge, skills, understanding, and attitude
Administered state assessments including PARCC, NJASK, GEPA, CO-OP, TERRA NOVA, and NY Regents
Utilized various educational computer hardware and software such as Genesis, PowerTeacher, Smart Board Technologies, Promethean interactive whiteboards, and Sasi to perform school-related tasks
Utilized technology in lesson plans and infused hands-on activities to differentiate instruction, particularly for students with disabilities and limited-English proficiency
Taught Robotics in after school program
Taught developmental mathematics, college-level algebra, business math, and physics
TEACHER EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Grades 5 and 6 Math Teacher, Orange Public School District 2015 – 2016
Orange, NJ
Family Resource Coordinator, Chesnut Ridge Middle School
Chesnut Ridge, New York 2014-2015
Grade 11 Math Teacher, Yeshivas Ohr Reuven
Suffern, New York 2014-2015
Substitute Math Teacher, Ridgewood and Ramsey School Districts 2011 – 2014
Ridgewood and Ramsey, NJ
Middle School Math Teacher, West New York Middle School 2008 – 2010
West New York, NJ
Math Coordinator, Most Blessed Sacrament 2004 – 2008
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Middle School Math Reader, Educational Testing Service 2004 – 2009
Trenton, NJ
Adjunct Physics Professor, Bergen Community College 2003 – 2007
Paramus, NJ
Math/Science Professor, Berkeley College 2002 – 2004
West Paterson, NJ
Research Chemist, ITW-Texwipe 1987 – 2001
Upper Saddle River, NJ
OTHER EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Developed and reviewed industry test procedures adopted by American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Instructed staff on safety regulations on a continuing basis; delivered training course for international sales and marketing employees, qualifying them to explain technical product information to customers
Generated and reported data for marketing competitive analysis resulting in new business and sales growth for corporations
Applied analytical chemistry measurement techniques to evaluate cleanroom materials and products such as Scanning Electron Microscopy, Liquid and Air Particle Counter UV/Vis, Infrared Spectroscopy, and Capillary Electrophoresis
Conducted research and development assignments for product improvement and new product generation
EDUCATION
Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ
Alternate-Route Teacher Certification Program, 2006
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1994
National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City, Mexico
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 1985
SKILLS
Select Educational Technology: SMART Board, Promethean, Sasi
Computer Software: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Genesis, PowerTeacher
Languages: Fluent in Spanish, French, and Creole
PUBLICATIONS
Dissertation on “Studies of Transit Engineering applicable to an intersection of Mexico City.”
Co-author of “Evaluating Cleanroom Wipers to Establish Performance Benchmarks.” Micro, May 1998
References Available Upon Request