Resume
SUMMARY:
- 5 years of Teaching Assistant experience in mathematics
- 2 terms experience teaching at the post-secondary level
- 10+ years part-time and 1 year full-time tutoring experience
- M.Sc. in Mathematics
- experience working with high school, college, university students
- extensive experience teaching adults
- experience in classroom teaching as well as self-paced one-on-one tutoring
- won awards for teaching, research, and academics
- passion to make mathematical knowledge more accessible to all students
- teaching philosophy centered on the needs of students
- volunteer experience preparing and leading workshops and discussions
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Piece of Cake Tutoring 1/2010 – 12/2010
- founded tutoring business, tutored mathematics full-time
- taught both youth and adults (ages 16 – 45)
- taught material ranging from basic algebra and pre-calculus to differential equations and abstract algebra
- adapted my teaching to the needs and pace of each particular student
Instructor 6/2009 – 7/2010
- Champlain College, St.-Lambert, Quebec
- taught linear algebra and calculus to science and commerce students
- prepared lesson plans, taught course, prepared and marked tests
- experience with using an interactive, accessible, learner-focused teaching style
- feedback from students and colleagues has helped me improve my teaching
Teaching Assistant 1/2007 – 12/2008
- McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
- first- and second-year university courses in calculus and algebra
- prepared and led tutorial classes
- held office hours, marked assignments and exams, and recorded grades
- chance to experiment with different teaching methods
- consistent improvement in students’ evaluations of teaching
- won an award for my excellence as a teaching assistant in fall 2007
Teaching Assistant 1/2004 – 4/2006
- Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario
- courses in general mathematics, logic, and linear algebra
- prepared and led tutorial sessions, marked assignments and exams
Tutor (self-employed) 1998 – 2009
- taught high school, college, university students
- helped students with math courses, study skills, and logic
- experience with a wide variety of abilities and learning styles
Workshop Facilitator 4/2008 – 3/2009
- Union for Gender Empowerment at McGill University
- wrote, prepared, and facilitated workshops
- topics included anti-oppression and transgender sensitivity
- used participatory, interactive presentation styles
Equity Commissioner 6/2008 – 8/2008
- Post-Graduate Students’ Society, McGill University
- elected position
- in charge of representing students’ equity concerns
- developed communication, organization, leadership skills
Research Assistant 5/2003 – 8/2005
- Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario
- summer research in random matrices and combinatorial commutative algebra
- received NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards twice
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
“Learning to Teach” workshop 11/2008
- Teaching and Learning Services, McGill University
- taught me very much about teaching strategies and philosophies
- improved my teaching methods to better meet the needs of students
- sessions on interactive teaching methods, diversity in the classroom
M.Sc. (Pure Mathematics) 2/2009
- McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
- thesis topic: foundations of mathematics and algebraic set theory
- supported by a Canada Graduate Scholarship
B.A. (Honours: Mathematics and Philosophy) 6/2006
- Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario
- Prince of Wales Prize (honourable mention) – faculty-wide academic award
- supported by a Chancellor’s Scholarship
- math department at Queen’s is known for excellent teachers
“Math in Moscow” Program 9/2004 – 12/2004
- Independent University of Moscow, Moscow, Russia
- environment of cultural and linguistic exchange
- exposed me to a new way of teaching mathematics
