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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Certified Math and Science Teacher, American School of Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco           (Aug 2007 - Present)
  •    Teaching three math classes and physics to students ranging from middle school to AP.
  •    Developing original lesson plans, lectures, homework, quizzes, and exams.
  •    Facilitating instruction during Mathlab.
  •    Serving as Faculty Advisor and Prep Class Instructor for SAT Test Preparation.
  •    Co-Authored and administrating MAP directed instruction program.
  •    Founded and moderating Mu Alpha Theta, Mathematics National Honor Society.
  •    Initiated MAP Math Drive and SAT Peer Math Prep.
Certified Math and Science Teacher, International American School, Cancun, Q. Roo                       (Aug 2006 - Aug 2007)
  •    Taught four math classes, physics, and chemistry to middle and high school students.
  •    Developed original lesson plans, lectures, homework, quizzes, and exams.
  •    Co-managed the Math Department for the Upper School.
  •    Served as Faculty Advisor for the Student Council.
Certified Math and Science Teacher/Soccer Coach, Carmel Catholic High School, Mundelein, IL       (Aug 2003 - Aug 2006)
  •    Taught 10 different courses in math and physics.
  •    Developed original lesson plans, lectures, homework, quizzes, and exams.
  •    Named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction, elected by National Society of High School Scholars.
  •    Was voted favorite teacher of 2005 and nominated 3 times to Who's Who Among American Teachers.
  •    Co-Authored Understanding by Design Curriculum for Mathematics Department.
  •    Coached boys and girls soccer teams to four Conference Championships in four seasons.
  •    Moderator and founder of Ultimate Frisbee and Dodgeball Clubs.
  •    Managed athletic strength and conditioning training for Athletic Department.
Process Engineer, SkyGen/Brocklehurst Consulting, Buffalo Grove, IL                                            (May 1999 - Aug 2003)
  •    Coordinated team-building and team-leadership efforts through a mentor rotation program for new recruits.
  •    Joined a two-person task force authoring the first comprehensive district sales training program.
  •    Independently designed and optimized thermal and water cycles for $900M of power plants.
  •    Successful engineering support for the growth of a $500M startup company.
EDUCATION
National Louis University, Wheeling, IL
       Master of Arts in Teaching, Jun 2004, GPA 4.0/4.0
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
       Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, May 1999, GPA 3.9/4.0
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
  •    Language - advanced Spanish speaker (lived in Spain and Mexico); native English speaker
  •    Illinois Certified Teacher - experience in middle school and high school math and science.
  •    Industry Experience - advanced mathematics, physics, and chemistry as a thermal design engineer.
  •    Sports Coach - 4 time conference champion in soccer, off season sports trainer.
  •    Registered Scoutmaster for Boyscout Troop 57 - leader to 36 adolescent boys, teaching responsibility, preparedness,
       code of conduct, and survival skills.

 

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