Allysa Starkweather
1033 Plentywood Place Henderson, NV 89002 (702)218-7595 [Link]@[Link] Astarkweather@[Link]
Objective
To obtain a position in Secondary Mathematics within the Clark County School District where I can utilize my education, experiences, skills, and passion to provide students with an excellent foundation in mathematics.
Education
Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude (May 2014) Nevada State College, Henderson, NV Major: Secondary Education with an emphasis in Mathematics Minor: Sociology Endorsements: TESL 3.89 GPA, Deans List High Honors Diploma (June 2009) Foothill High School, Henderson, NV 3.98 GPA, Deans List
Work Experience
Student Teacher Virtual High School, Las Vegas, NV Burkholder Middle School, Henderson, NV January 2014-May 2014 Creating lesson plans according to Common Core Standards Utilizing teaching strategies such as differentiated instruction and scaffolding Utilizing classroom technology such as SMART Board and Elmo Document Reader Documenting Grades with Easy Grade Pro Documenting Attendance with Class XP Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics Tutor Nevada State College Student Academic Center August 2011- May 2014 Customer Service Tutoring students in mathematics, statistics, and physics Creating and leading workshops for the math sections of the Praxis I Exam, Praxis Core Exam, and the TEAS Exam Keeping accurate notes on students Updating student files
Assistant Problem Writer and Student Editor Student Worker Nevada State College Mathematics Department December 2012-April 2013 Writing Problems for Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, and Intermediate Algebra Textbooks Using LaTex Coding and Online Program Editing Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, and Intermediate Algebra Textbooks Student Worker Nevada State College School of Education August 2009- July 2011 Inputting Electronic Files Updating Databases Customer Service Phone Etiquette Creation of Unique Flyers and Presentations
Awards and Achievements
Presented undergraduate research project at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Baltimore, Maryland January 2014 Recipient of the Kenny Guinn Memorial Scholarship for Southern Nevada October 2013 President of Nevada State College Putnam Competition Team July 2013-January 2014 Member of Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society and American Women in Mathematics Association Selected for a scholarship to participate in a National Council for Teaching Mathematics conference July 2011
Qualifications
Proficient In Microsoft Office Canvas Learning Management System Efficient In Class XP Easy Grade Pro
Community Involvement
Special Programs Volunteer Nevada State College School of Education Assists in preparing for, setting up, and cleaning up any special programs Summer 2009-Present References available on request