Professional Resume
Josiah M. Tobin
College: GCC Box 2417 • 200 Campus Drive • Grove City, PA 16127 • Professional website: josiahtobin.weebly.com
Permanent: 125 Kline Road • Paxinos, PA 17860 • Cell (570) 495-3190 • E-mail: [email protected]
Objective
To teach Middle School or High School Math; also interested in coaching Cross Country and Track & Field.
Education
Certifications: Mathematics, grades 7-12, May 2013
Grove City College, Grove City, PA Graduation: May 2013
Major: B.S. in Mathematics Secondary Education Minor: Business
Cumulative QPA: 3.51/ 4.00
Honors: Dean’s List with Distinction • Kappa Delta Pi Education Honorary • GCC Presidential Scholarship • Scored in top 15% of all test takers for Praxis II Mathematics: Content Knowledge • Chi Alpha Sigma Honorary • Scholar Athlete- PAC Academic Honor Roll
Student Teaching Experience
Student Teaching – Slippery Rock High School – Slippery Rock, PA, Grades 9-12 (Fall 2012)
- Utilized strong content knowledge and engaging teaching strategies to teach Algebra II and Geometry
- Used technology, such as a Smart Board, to assist in the development of instruction, materials, and record keeping
- Showed interest in students both in and out of the classroom by attending sporting events and conducting the announcing for the senior sport night games
- Evidence of Differentiated Instruction
- Differentiated assignments according to interests and abilities of students, grades 9-12
- Identified and exemplified sensitivity to cultural and socio-economic differences in students
- Collaborated with administration and fellow math teachers to realign curriculum with respect to Common Core
- Established relationships which demonstrated fairness, firmness, humor, respect, and active listening
- Incorporated Understanding by Design and Guided Discovery Learning in teaching pedagogy
- Modeled excellent time management skills as a student teacher while competing as a Varsity athlete on the Cross Country team and serving as a 5th and 6th grade boys Leader at AWANA once a week
Field Experience
Inner City Field Experience – Williamsport High School – Williamsport, PA, Grades 9-10 (Fall 2009)
- Collaborated with an outstanding teacher who excelled at living out the idea of teacher efficacy
- Learned that it is crucial to maintain an excellent relationship of mutual respect between students and teacher
Special Education Field Experience – Selinsgrove High School – Selinsgrove, PA, Grades 9-12 (Fall 2010)
- Gained an appreciation for the potential of all students to succeed if placed in an appropriate learning environment
- Worked individually with exceptional learners to provide scaffolding and guide learners to achievement
- Applied knowledge that a teacher must consider the unique learning style of every student when constructing a lesson
Public High School Field Experience – Selinsgrove High School – Selinsgrove, PA, Grades 9-12 (Winter 2012)
- Collaborated with head of the math department to teach lessons of all high school levels and interact with students
- Actively observed six math teachers; synthesized their teaching strengths to inform my own teaching style
Public Middle School Field Experience – Franklin Middle School – Franklin, PA, Grades 7-8 (Spring 2011)
- Jumped right into teaching the lesson during first day of experience
- Developed and implemented various teaching strategies to make learning exciting and fun
High School Tutor – Grove City High School – Grove City, PA, Grades 9-12 (Fall 2012- Spring 2013)
- Taught students one-on-one in a variety of subjects as part of an after-school tutoring program
- Assessed students’ needs and developed engaging strategies
Coaching Qualifications
Seeking opportunity to build rapport with students outside of the classroom
- Strengths: ability to adapt, passion for student athletes and competition, goal-oriented, encouraging and optimistic
- Coaching Experience: Upward Youth Basketball Coach (4 years); College Cross Country Coach Assistant (1 year)
- Team Leadership: Captain in both Cross Country and Track
- Unique Perspective: persevered throughout numerous serious injuries which will allow me to relate to my runners
Work Experience
Camp Counselor – Summer’s Best Two Weeks – Hollsopple, PA (Summers 2011-2012)
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high energy for youth by working at an overnight camp for 10 consecutive weeks
- Improved communication skills through teaching lessons to groups of youth and leading discussions
- Developed management and disciplinary skills by being in charge of 10 campers each term
- Taught countless activities including but not limited to rock climbing, archery, canoeing, sailing, kayaking, track events, wrestling, trampoline, and zip lining
Camp Counselor – Twin Pines – East Stroudsburg, PA (Summers 2008-2010)
- Increased communication and management skills by working with campers 24/7
- Worked for 6 weeks with special needs campers; expanded my compassion by taking care of their physical needs
Intercollegiate Sports
Varsity Men’s Cross Country, Grove City College, Grove City, PA (Fall 2009-Fall 2012)
- Earned a letter on Men’s Varsity Cross Country team as a freshman and sophomore
- Diligently trained during the summer resulted in Most Improved Runner my sophomore year
Varsity Men’s Track & Field, Grove City College, Grove City, PA (Spring 2010- Spring 2013)
- Earned a letter on Men’s Varsity Track & Field team as a freshman and sophomore
- Pushed beyond perceived limits by myself and my coach resulted in individual PAC Champion in Steeple Chase
Leadership Experience
Boys Leader, Grades 5 and 6 – Grove City Alliance Church AWANA program (Fall 2010- Spring 2013)
- Assisted with leading young boys in memorizing scripture; instructed in Game Time to control behavior
President of Intercom - Math Club at Grove City College (Spring 2011- Fall 2012)
- Helped facilitate a community outreach called Math Blast; coordinated teaching volunteers and supplies; promoted mathematical interest and learning among 200 students in grades K-7 from all over western Pennsylvania
Member– Kappa Delta Pi – Grove City College (Spring 2011- Spring 2012)
- Selected for education honorary membership from 20% of those studying Education; met criteria for achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service among future educators
Social and Rush Chair – Sigma Alpha Sigma Men’s Fraternity – Grove City College (January 2010- January 2011)
- Planned events for the fraternity, coordinating with other fraternities, sororities, and groups on campus
- Organized activities for freshman to orient them to our fraternity
Member – Student’s Athletic Advisory Council – Grove City College (Fall 2010- Spring 2012)
- As Cross Country Representative, aided College Athletics by handling decisions on upcoming events and policies
Member – Secondary Education Society – Grove City College (Fall 2012- Spring 2013)
- Tutored local high school students through after school program and collaborated with professional speakers
Trip Leader – Summer’s Best Two Weeks Camp – Hollsopple, PA (Summers 2011- 2012)
- Led overnight wilderness trips for 10-20 campers; served as sole leader in charge and responsible for campers’ safety, food, sleeping arrangements and transportations
- Supervised trips included Rock Climbing on natural rock faces; Biking throughout the Laurel Highlands; Canoeing on Lake Quemahoning; and White Water Rafting down the Lower Youghiogheny River