Teacher

Posted on: 2007-11-24

T. Bobby Kapsin 40816 Las Piedras Terrace; Palmdale, CA 93551 (661) 406-0854 [email protected] INTERESTS and QUALIFICATIONS Professional Objective: Experienced educator with highly developed training, motivational and presentation skills seeks to develop successful new teaching career in an innovative higher education environment. • Admirable leadership skills developed by mentoring and coaching faculty on best practices through the dissemination of teaching expertise, advance school reform, and influence teaching policies and programs. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey subject material in an accessible and compelling manner. • Possess vital knowledge on maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge and researching new topic areas, resources and teaching methods. EDUCATION National University, La Jolla, CA Master of Arts Degree, Teaching and Learning GPA 3.75, July 2006 Thesis: The Benefits of Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) for all students. California State University, Bakersfield, CA Teacher Certification Program, Multiple Subject Credential GPA 3.4, April 2003 Supplementary Authorization in Mathematics Cross-cultural, Language & Academic Development Emphasis Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies GPA 3.4, 2000 CLASSROOM TEACHING EXPERIENCE Multiple Subjects/sixth grade, Tropico Middle School, Rosamond, CA, 2000-2002. Mathematics/seventh-eighth grades, Palmdale School District, Palmdale, CA 2002-present • Utilizing the required state content standards, develop rigorous lessons that provide learners with the opportunities to excel and succeed by closing the achievement gap. • Employing a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize individual learning by utilizing computer resources, including educational software and the Internet, to promote interactive learning for all ability levels. • Experienced facilitator for shared decision-making teams by evaluating and communicating student progress and liaising with other professionals to promote individual student needs. COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEADERSHIP Grade Level Department Chair School Improvement Team EDI Instructional Coach Pentathlon/Mathlete Coach School Leadership Team Student Study Team Leader OTHER PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT Mentor, Palmdale School District, Palmdale, CA 2007 Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Program to mentor new teachers Mentor, California State University, Los Angeles, CA 2007 CalState Teach Internship Program to mentor and evaluate new teachers Instructional Coach, Palmdale School District, Palmdale, CA 2004 Weekly observations and coaching feedback for all site teachers References: Cactus Middle School, 38060 20th Street East Palmdale, CA 93550 661.273.0847