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OBJECTIVE
Obtain
a
secondary
mathematics
teaching
position
in
a
school
where
I
can
utilize
my
passion
for
engaging
and
educating
the
whole
child
in
an
all-inclusive
learning
community
Alyssa TeKolste
EDUCATION
Colorado
State
University,
Fort
Collins,
CO
May
2013
Bachelor
of
Science:
Mathematics
Concentration:
Education
GPA:
3.85
University
Honors
Scholar
Deans
List
2009-2012
Honors
Thesis:
Applying
Personal
Financial
Literacy
Standards
to
Algebra
2
Curriculum
FIELD
EXPERIENCE
Student
Teaching,
Campus
Middle
School,
Cherry
Creek
School
District,
CO
Jan.
2013-April
2013
-Taught
three
Algebra
1
classes
and
one
Math
7
class
independently,
and
using
a
co-teaching
model
-Aligned
curriculum
to
transitional
Common
Core
Standards
-Modified
and
differentiated
instruction
to
meet
needs
of
diverse
learners
in
classroom
-Provided
additional
academic
support
for
students
during
students
lunch
hour
and
after
school
-Contributed
in
seventh
grade
math
department
meetings
regarding
the
transition
to
Common
Core
-Participated
on
committees
of
middle
and
high
school
math
teachers
regarding
vertical
alignment
of
curriculum
between
grade
levels
and
schools
-Attended
district
wide
middle
school
math
cadre
meeting
-Regularly
communicated
with
parents
through
COLE
and
PowerSchool
-Participated
in
spring
parent-teacher
conferences
collaboratively
with
team
teachers
-Facilitated
bullying
prevention
lessons
and
activities
in
seventh
grade
classroom
-Proctored
standardized
MAP
and
TCAP
assessments
EDUC450
Practicum,
Rocky
Mountain
High
School,
Fort
Collins,
CO
Aug.
2012-Dec.
2012
-Observed,
assisted
and
taught
in
Algebra
2
classroom
-Planned
engaging
lesson
and
review
activities
that
incorporated
a
variety
of
teaching
resources
including:
SmartBoard
technology,
TI
calculators,
and
graphic
organizers
-Utilized
feedback
from
supervising
teacher
to
improve
teaching
and
lesson
effectiveness
Volunteer
at
Preston
Middle
School,
Poudre
School
District,
Fort
Collins,
CO
Jan.
2012-May
2012
-Demonstrated
classroom
and
time
management
skills
while
leading
a
group
of
seventh
grade
students
in
weekly
Maths
Mate
grading
and
review
sessions
-Observed
and
assisted
Sue
Martino
in
her
classroom
by
guiding
students
through
group
activities
and
instructing
students
one-on-one,
when
needed
EDUC350
Practicum,
Preston
Middle
School,
Fort
Collins,
CO
Jan.
2011-May
2011
-Observed,
assisted
and
taught
in
seventh
grade
mathematics
classroom
under
supervision
of
Sue
Martino
-Demonstrated
classroom
management
skills
and
understanding
of
differentiated
learning
RELATED
EXPERIENCE
Honors
Peer
Mentor,
Colorado
State
University,
Fort
Collins,
CO
Aug.
2010-Dec.
2012
-Co-mentored
a
recitation
for
honors
freshman
introducing
them
to
numerous
campus
resources
and
facilitating
class
discussions
-Maintained
professionalism
while
building
personal
connections
with
students
in
and
out
of
classroom
Campus Corp Mentor, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Aug. 2012-Dec. 2012 -Mentored at-risk teenage youth who are referred to Campus Corp by the juvenile justice system -Actively sought information to maintain awareness of critical issues regarding at-risk youth -Rapidly assessed youth needs to create action plan -Demonstrated leadership skills including: group facilitation, one-on-one mentoring, written and oral communication and experience managing youth Grader for Mathematics Department, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Jan. 2012-May 2012 -Strengthened understanding of why and how the department focuses on developing students critical thinking skills and understanding of calculus concepts through these assignments -Demonstrated integrity and consistency when evaluating students work Camp Counselor at Camp Campbell, YMCA, Boulder Creek, CA March 2011 -Participated in Alternative Spring Break trip through Colorado State University with select group of students where we volunteered at an outdoor YMCA camp for fifth and sixth graders -Continually assessed campers needs and demonstrated professional skills including: teamwork, responsibility, patience, managing youth and conflict resolution Mathematics Tutor at PACe Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Jan. 2010May 2010 -Demonstrated strong content knowledge while tutoring students in college algebra, logarithmic and exponential functions and numerical and analytic trigonometry -Effectively communicated knowledge in multiple ways to students with different learning styles and levels of understanding CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT Presidential Ambassador, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Aug. 2011-present Philanthropy Leader Aug. 2012-Dec. 2012 -Represent Colorado State University at official university events and work to promote the mission of Colorado State University -Lead efforts on behalf of the organization to promote philanthropic spirit among students -Educate student body about importance of private giving through peer education seminars and university wide events Admissions Ambassador, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Aug. 2010-Dec. 2012 -Provided quality customer service while attending college fairs and giving campus tours to prospective students and their families -Represented CSU at Admitted Student Receptions and Alumni Dinners in Boston, MA in April 2011 and April 2012 -Gained public speaking and presentation experience in front of audiences ranging in size from 1 to 100 HONORS AND AWARDS ETS Recognition of Excellence for outstanding score on Praxis Series Mathematics: Content Knowledge -Earned score that ranks in top 15% of all test takers who took assessment in previous years TECHNICAL SKILLS Weebly, Prezi, Glogster, Google sites, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, algebra tiles, TI Technology, Educational Technology & Assessment course at Colorado State University MEMBERSHIPS National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2011-present Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society, Secretary Aug. 2010-Dec. 2012