Mary Kamoss
Basic Studies Tutor
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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To teach math and/or science in a challenging environment. LICENCES: Level Two, Secondary Education, New Mexico Endorsement areas: Science and Mathematics (expired) Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Science Teacher
Foothill High School - Albuquerque, NM
March 2010 to Present
I taught several sciences, biology, earth science, and beginning physics. I have also tutored chemistry, algebra, elementary math, My goal in tutoring is finding whatever it takes to make my students successful.
Basic Studies Tutor
Steel Bridge - Albuquerque, NM
February 2018 to June 2018
Provide instruction in basic math, science, English, and writing to the residents in a recovery program. I volunteered 4 hours a week.
Biology and Geometry Teacher
Los Lunas High School
August 2016 to January 2017
Provide instruction in biology and geometry to high school students. Monitor student achievement and communicate with parents with concerns that might arise.
• Managed a caseload of students that receive special education services
• Created and prepared lesson plans
• Taught biology geometry
Teacher
New Mexico Youth Diagnostic and Detention Center
April 2010 to August 2016
Provide instruction in science to adjudicated youth inside the New Mexico Youth Diagnostic and Detention Center. Research and enrich curriculum, to make it more relevant and interesting. Create a curriculum that covers science and life skills. Develop student rapport and possess flexibility necessary to provide students educational and social support. Subjects taught: Biology, Earth Science, and Physics Math and Science Teacher
ACE Leadership High School
October 2010 to March 2011
Provide instruction in math and science using a Problem Based Learning curriculum centered around architecture, construction, or engineering. The student population consisted of high-risk students that had dropped out of school and decided to return for a high school diploma. Instruction was highly individualized and focused upon rapid credit recovery. Pre-GED Instructor
Youth Development, Inc
September 2005 to June 2010
Provide instruction and social services to adolescents between the ages of eleven through twenty-one, who no longer attend public school. Motivate and guide these individuals back into a regular classroom or prepare them admission to a GED class. The curriculum is individualized study. Keep and write daily notes for each individual student. Meet with team members to discuss and strategize on any problems. Arrange and schedule low cost or free field trips and speakers. GED Instructor
Youth Development, Inc
April 2005 to August 2005
Provide a general orientation to seventeen to twenty one year-old students relating to school habits and General Equivalency Diploma (GED) program requirements. Provide individual instruction in reading, social studies, mathematics, writing and essay writing. Provide a referral for any problems a student may experience while in the program. Supervise community projects, such as a community garden. Substitute Teacher
Middle and High School - Albuquerque, NM
April 2005 to April 2005
Report to a school each day to cover all subject areas, with an emphasis on math and science, as needed. Teach both Middle and High School students per instruction by the absent teacher.
Substitute Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
January 2005 to January 2005
Mathematics Teacher
Horizon Academy West Charter School
August 2004 to October 2004
7th and 8th grade Instruct mathematics using the Saxon Method. Responsibilities included planning and teaching materials.
June 13, 2004 Youth Development, Inc., Summer Enrichment Academy To Math Tutor
July 5, 2004 Grades 7 - 9 Mathematics in a summer camp setting. The curriculum is integrated with science covering the ecology of Albuquerque, in association with the Student Ecology Research Program sponsored by the NM Museum of Natural History and Science. The students attend classes four days a week with field trips to various sites on Friday.
Auto-Substitute Teacher
6th Grade Life Science
August 2002 to May 2004
Responsibilities included planning and teaching units, including two inclusion classes, covering the following subjects:
Measurement Ecology Cellular Structure Genetics DNA/RNA Forensics August 2002 Albuquerque Public Schools, Truman Middle School To Auto-Substitute Teacher
Student Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
August 2003 to August 2003
Data Analyst
Eberline Instrument
May 1995 to August 2003
Collect and analyze radiochemical analyses. Determine the validity of said results and compile report for customer.
Chaperone student dances and other student events
Truman Middle School
June 2003 to June 2003
daily to work in classes needing a substitute.
Cover all subject areas, regular and special education classes, as needed. Establish a professional relationship with the students, faculty, and administration. Chaperone student dances and other student events.
Education
MA in Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
College of Santa Fe - Albuquerque, NM
2006
BS in Electrical Engineering
New Mexico State University - Las Cruces, NM
1989
BS in Biology
New Mexico State University - Las Cruces, NM
1978
Skills
• Teaching
• Communications
• problem solving
• Organizational Skills
• Powerpoint
• Public Speaking
• Filing
• Experience Working With Students
• Data Collection
• Tutoring
• Algebra
• Math
• Geometry
• Basic Math
• Communication skills
Certifications and Licenses
New Mexico Secondary Teaching License
July 2009 to July 2019
Secondary license with endorsements in math and science Professional Educator License
Assessments
Elementary School Classroom Management — Highly Proficient July 2020
Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms
Full results: Highly Proficient
Early Childhood Development — Completed
July 2020
Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development Full results: Completed
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
Renewal license is in process.