Objective
To obtain a mathematics instructor position which utilizes my creative and dynamic teaching skills to focus on the teaching and further development of departmental offerings with particular emphasis on the developmental mathematics curriculum.

Qualifications
    *Strong academic preparation in teaching field
    *A passion for teaching
    *Strong written and communication skills
    *Commitment to excellence in learning and teaching
    *Ability to promote academic success among a diverse student population
    *Willingness to accept responsibility for professional and personal growth
    *Willingness to serve area communities through innovative outreach activities
    *Knowledge and understanding of student learning outcomes and academic achievement
    *Demonstrated ability as a team player

Education
M. S., Mathematics (December 1998)
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
     *Full-tuition Minority Assistantship
     *Graduate Teaching Assistantship
     *Course work included: Algebraic Systems, Geometry II, Intermediate Analysis I,   Topology I, Real Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Operations Research I,   Topics from Geometry,         Numerical Analysis, and Advanced Statistical Methods

B.A., General Studies (August 1997)
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
     *Emphasis in mathematics

Howard University, Washington, D.C. (August 1986-July 1991)
 *Earned 100% education through athletic scholarship
 *Completed requirements for B.A. Accounting

Relevant Experience
Bowling Green Community College, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
     *Mathematics Instructor (Aug. 1998 to present)
          -Teaching a variety of developmental math courses for the Academic Support
          Division of the college as well as college preparatory courses.

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
     *Graduate Teaching Assistant (Aug. 1997 - Dec. 1998)
        -Taught Intermediate Algebra
          Utilized a variety of teaching strategies (lectures, technology, application and
          demonstration) to stimulate critical thinking and to enhance learning.

     *Tutored in the Mathematics Lab (1997)
          Achieved great success assisting students in such courses as Intermediate Algebra, General Mathematics, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I and II, Linear Algebra and Geometry.

      *Teaching Assistant for College Algebra
         Assisted professor and supervised at-risk students in a lecture / personal assistance classroom situation.  Demonstrated use of various Texas Instruments graphing calculators.   Also graded and held office hours for the course.

Honors and Activities
    *Member of Pi Mu Epsilon (mathematics honor society)
    *Volunteer for Special Olympics
    *Volunteer for Best Buddies Program
    *Olympics Trial Qualifier for the United States Team: (1996, 1992, 1988)
    *Six time All American Athlete (Track & Field)
    *Captain track team
    *President Track Phi Track Sorority
    *Vice President Black Student Union

References
Available upon request.

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