Career Objective:

To attain a challenging position in education, providing hands-on educational experience for adolescents.

Education:

• A.A., Jefferson College, Hillsboro, Missouri 1968.
• B.S., Elementary Education, West Texas State University, Canyon, Texas, 1975.
• Completed more than 55 hours of graduate work.
• Currently enrolled in Master of Education program at Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, Missouri.

Certifications:

• Missouri, Elementary grades 1-8.
• Missouri, Math grades 7-9.
• Texas, Elementary grades 1-8.

Experience:

• 1998 - Present, McGrath Elementary, Brentwood, Missouri. Teaching fifth grade all subjects, but specializing in math.
• 1990 - 1998, Wright City Middle School, Wright City, Missouri. Taught eighth grade math, eighth grade algebra, 7th grade pre-algebra, computer class, and problem solving.
• 1984 - 1990, Lincoln County R-IV, Winfield, Missouri. Taught sixth grade. Specialized in math for two years.
• 1976 - 1984, Ralls County R-II, Center, Missouri. Taught 3rd grade for 2 years, sixth grade for 1 year, and specialized in math-science for grades 4-6 for three years.
• 1976 - 1978, Sacred Heart Elementary, Muenster, Texas. Taught fifth grade.

Workshops and Presentations:

• Master Consultant for Missouri Middle School Mathematics Academy, 2001
• Presenter at Missouri's Math Attack 1993, 1994, 1995, and 1996.
• Presenter at NCTM Regional Convention, Kansas City, Missouri, 1996.
• Presenter at NCTM Regional Convention, St. Louis, Missouri, 1998.
• On-line facilitator for PBS's Mathline 1995-1996.
• Presenter at Missouri's Math-Science Interface 1995 and 1996.
• Local facilitator for a graduate level distance education math class, Central Missouri State University, 1994.

Activities:

• Sponsor of various academic competition teams.
• Sponsor of Quiz Bowl contests.
• Piloted a computer based math program, The Expert Mathematician, which emphasizes hands-on experiences.
• President and Vice President of Community Teachers Association, Lincoln County R-IV.
• Served on several textbook selection committees.
• Served on several curriculum committees.
• Technology Coordinator/Technician.
• MoreNet Technology Specialist for Wright City School District.

Computer Skills:

• Macintosh, DOS, and Windows.
• Hypermedia experience: Hyperstudio, PowerPoint, and HyperCard.
• Logo and BASIC languages.
• Skill in word processing, spreadsheet, database and communications.
• Computer repair/maintenance skills.
• Internet experience including maintenance and design of various educational web pages.