BETTER A. JONES
Current Address (until May 8, 2005): Permanent Address:
CPO abcd, Houghton College P.O. Box 913
Houghton, NY 14744 Point Pierre, MI 23456
Phone: (123) 456-7890 Phone: (234) 567-8901
E-mail: scienceteacher2005@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking the position of science teacher in a public school.
EDUCATION: HOUGHTON COLLEGE—Houghton, New York 14744
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry May 2005
2005 * Coursework in Physical, Analytical and Organic Chemistries
Bachelor of Arts in Adolescent Education May 2005
* Coursework included Educating Exceptional Learners and Literacy
Overall GPA 3.66/4.00; Graduated magna cum laude
CERTIFICATION: New York State Teacher Certification—Adolescent Education/Chemistry
EXPERIENCE: FILLMORE CENTRAL SCHOOL—Fillmore, New York 14735
10/04 – 12/04 Student Teacher—Regents Chemistry & Physics, Eighth grade physical science
§ Assumed full classroom responsibilities over all five classes (approx. 95 students) for two weeks; over Chemistry for six weeks and over Physics for four weeks
§ Designed and implemented science-based lesson plans using various teaching methods
§ Developed literacy and interdisciplinary skills within the classroom
§ Encouraged social skills and learning through various class activities
§ Fostered interpersonal relationships through dance chaperoning, volunteering and sports events
9/04 – 10/04 PIONEER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL—Yorkshire, New York 14173
Student Teacher—Regents Chemistry
§ Assumed full classroom responsibilities for Chemistry for seven weeks (approx. 100 different students between class and lab)
§ Developed effective classroom management skills
§ Revised and updated laboratory handouts currently used by the school
2003-2005 HOUGHTON COLLEGE
Teacher’s Assistant—General Chemistry: Supervise and direct weekly large group review sessions
May 2003 GROVER CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL—Buffalo, New York 14213
Teacher’s Assistant—Earth Science, Regents Chemistry
§ Provided one-on-one classroom assistance for inner-city students
§ Conducted several chemistry lectures
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RELATED EXPERIENCE:
June 2004 Private Tutor—Adams Center, NY—Provided individual tutoring for high school Regents Chemistry
April 2004 “What are You Eating?” Coordinator—Created a Saturday morning food-chemistry lab experience for local middle-school students in conjunction with the Life Sciences Lab of the University of Rochester
March 2004 “Science Morning” Coordinator— Coordinated the development of a Saturday Morning multi- disciplinary science experience for at-risk local high-school students. Run in conjunction with
local Upward Bound chapter.
Summers of Youth Camp Counselor—counseled youth in grades 2-12 at various summer camps in
2004 & 2003 New York, Maryland, Michigan and Pennsylvania
Summers of Drama Team Leader—selected to represent Houghton College to prospective students
2004 & 2003 by leading and acting as group
liaison for drama team while traveling to youth camps in NY,
MD, MI and PA
2002-2003 Private Tutor—provide individual tutoring for Houghton College students enrolled in General Chemistry
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with PowerGrade and
InteGrade Pro computer attendance and grading programs.
ACTIVITES & HONORS (Houghton College):
Sigma Zeta (Math & Sciences President for the 2004-05 academic year
Honor Society) Vice-President for the 2003-04 academic year
President’s List Fall 2004
Dean’s Honor List Fall 2001, Spring 2002
Dean’s List Fall 2003, Spring 2004
CREDENTIAL FILE: Available from Houghton College Career Services; 1 Willard Avenue; Houghton, NY 14744
careerservices@houghton.edu
585-567-9622