Certifications
NES Mathematic Arts Certification
NES Professional Knowledge Certification
SEI Endorsement through ASU coursework (90 hours)
Coaching certs.
American Red Cross: Lifeguard Instructor/Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
Education
BAE in Secondary Education (Mathematics)
Arizona State University
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
Graduated May 2016
GPA of 2.85
Teaching Experience
Desert Mountain High School, Student Teacher Aug. 2015-present
Participated in the optional yearlong student teaching program.
Designed and delivered unique inquiry based lesson/unit plans for geometry and algebra 2 classes.
Created assessments for students including activities, classwork, homework, quizzes, and unit exams.
Implemented multiple lessons concentrating on literacy in mathematics.
Kept records of student grades, progression, and involvement.
Highland Jr. High School, Internship Jan. 2015- May 2015
Collaborated with my mentor teacher to create lessons for general and advanced 8 th grade math classes.
Implemented unique lessons that encouraged student movement and health.
Desert Hills (Charter) High School, Internship Aug 2014- Dec. 2014
Collaborated with my mentor teacher to create lessons for an AIMS prep class, including students from
9th to 12th grade.
Worked with low achieving students to pass required math exams for graduation.
Followed a block schedule and worked to engage students for 2 hour class periods.
Employment
Youth Wrestling Coach:
East Valley Wrestling Club (November 2008- May 2014)
Assistant Coach (Nov. 2008- May 2010) at Mountain View High School
Head Coach (Nov. 2010- May 2014) at Mountain View High School
Mesa Public Schools (August 2010- May 2014)
Head Coach of 7th and 8th Grade Intramural Wrestling (Aug. 2010- Nov. 2014) at Stapley Junior High School
Head Freshman Coach (Nov. 2010- Feb. 2011) at Stapley Junior High School
Head Junior Varsity Coach (Aug. 2012-March 2013) at Mountain View High School
Organized practices for teams ranged in size from 15 to over 40 student athletes.
Hosted home meets for Stapley Jr High, and Mountain View High School involving multiple competing
schools.
Marketing and advertising as an assistant manager for Stapley and Carson pools.
Responsible for training, scheduling, and overseeing lifeguards 15 to 20+ years of age.
Interpersonal skills communicating with young employees, parents (of children participating in lesson and
competitive teams), and administrators.
Computer programing
o C++, Java, Excel, Word
Familiar with many software programs
o Word, Excel, Outlook
Coach of:
o 2 State Championship Teams
o Multiple State placers
o 3 Individual State Champions
References
Shawn Rustad
Assistant Principal
@ Mountain View High School
(480)694-0937
srrustad@mpsaz.org
Robert Callison
(480)220-3949
rdcallison@mpsaz.org
Ashley Katikos
(734)233-8474
Ashley.Katikos@asu.edu
Mark Foote
Recreations Coordinator
@ City of Mesa Parks & Rec.
(480)510-9586
Mark.Foote@mesaaz.gov