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education resume

Jeff Davis
479 kelly street se #2
Atlanta GA 30312 ------------

Summary of Qualifications
20 years of doing photography
Over 5 years of teaching and tutoring experience
Over 10 years of experiencing working in the New York metropolitan area
2 Years of combined experience teaching ESL to students from diverse cultural backgrounds. .
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science / History Spring 2009 Hunter College: Graduate Cum Laude
Masters in Education (Mathematics Grades 7-12 Adolescent Education)
(Coursework – degree not complete), St. John's University
2 years classical guitar performance and electronic music:
University of Georgia
Relevant Work Experience:
The Academy ( Math Teacher: grades 6-8) — Berkeley CA
- Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry
- Use math to address issues in fields as disparate as music, art, and ecology - Students participate in various long-term, experience-driven projects
(August 2015 — July 2017)
Higher School (Math and Literacy Teacher: grades 1-5 and 6-8) — Brooklyn NYC
- Instruction of elementary and middle school mathematics using the common core curriculum - Instruction of English as a second language to children under the Title 1 program
- Strong implementation of the Fountas and Pinnell method .
Emerald Institute (ESL Teacher) — Manhattan NYC
- Instruction of English as a second language to Italian foreign exchange students
- An emphasis on the cultural exploration of the US as well as grammar and vocabulary
Elevate Learning (Math Tutor) --- NYC
- Providing one on one instruction for students struggling with 6th to 12th grade math. - Online tutoring program that started in Chicago’s inner city school system.
Champion Learning Center (Tutor) --- NYC
- English, writing, algebra, geometry
- Providing one on one instruction in Brooklyn
- Providing individualized instruction for high school students needing to pass regents exams.
Community Tutoring Services (Math Tutor)--NYC
- Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry
- Providing one on one instruction in students’ homes throughout Bronx area.
- Providing individualized instruction for high school students needing to pass regents exams
NYC Teaching Fellows (Special Education Teacher -- 5th Grade)
PS 631 General James D. Chappie School of Science -- Brownsville (Brooklyn)
- Special Education instructor for grade 5, teaching all subjects
- Certified to teach Math 7-12 under the Transitional B certificate
- Field training completed at Enterprise, Business, and Technology High School (K478) - Extended training at Brooklyn Generation High School (K566)
New York City Coalition Against Hunger (AmeriCorps Member)
New York, NY
(December 2012— June 2014)
(Summer 2013, Summer 2014)
(February 2013 — Present) (April 2010 ---June 2011)
(February 2010-August 2010)
(June 2009-January 2010)
(January 2008-January 2009)
- Food pantry: organization, delivery of food, groceries, to clients
- Instruction and training for volunteer groups: students of all ages including those with special needs.
Cobb County School District – (Substitute Teacher) (September 2002 – May 2004) Metro Atlanta Area, GA
- Managed classroom
- Provided lesson plans, teaching
Other Work Experience
Stadium Red Studios (Audio Engineer) Manhattan, NY
Hunter College Library (Circulation Desk) Manhattan, NY
Georgia Public Interest Research Group (Manager) Atlanta, GA
Audio Projects:
American Star!!! Theatre for the New City (NYC) (Soundboard Operator) - Written and Directed by William “Electric” Black.
Raising Cane: A Family Portrait, (Composer / Sound Engineer)
- dir. Stephen Cedars, Brick Theatre, Brooklyn, NY,
Southside Halloween Festival, (Musician) --Brooklyn, NY,
Motherless Children, (Composer)
Chashama Windows Residency, NYC,
Ms. Burrows, (Sound Engineer)
- Ontological-Hysteric Tiny Theatre Festival, NYC, Pterodactyls, (Sound Engineer / Sound Designer)
- Stella Adler Studios, NYC,
Skills:
(May 2013-September 2013) (January 2008-June 2009) (June 2002 – September 2002)
(April 2013) (December 2010) (October 2009)
(January 2008) (April 2006)
(March 2006)
Certification Exams: Passed Mathematics CST, Multi-subject, and LAST
Software Skills: Proficient in Audio production software (Logic Audio, Protools), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Adobe Acr- obat, FileMaker Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Mac experienced. Excellent communicator, adaptable, quick learner