- Resume

Thomas R. Brandt

brandtt@msd281.org 

https://sites.google.com/site/brandtswebsite/

Employment

Teacher                                                                              August 2004 – July 2019

Moscow School District                                                                 Moscow, Idaho

                             Courses Currently Taught:

·         Math Department, Moscow High School.  Statistics (Dual Enrollment), Business Math

                             Other Courses Taught:

·         Math Department, Moscow High School.  Algebra 2, Applied Algebra*, Applied Math II*,            Geometry

·         Science Department, Moscow High School.  Honors Chemistry, Applied Science*

·         Math Department, Moscow Junior High School.  Geometry, Algebra 1B, Math

         Foundations, Basic Math Foundations*

                                                                                                                                                                                                    * indicates new pilot course

Teacher (Long - Term Substitute)                      November 2003 - June 2004

Moscow School District                                                                 Moscow, Idaho

·        Math Department, Moscow Junior High School.  Math Foundations, Basic Math

  Foundations (Remedial curriculum for seventh grade); Geometry

Substitute Teacher                                         January 2003 ‑November  2003

Moscow School District                                                                 Moscow, Idaho

·        Experience across the curriculum including Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English,

  Drama, Consumer Economics, U.S. & World History, Wellness, Art, Psychology,

  Physical Education, Vocational Education.

Writing Coach                                                                                                 2002

University of Idaho                                                                         Moscow, Idaho

·        Writing Across the Curriculum Program.

·        Requested by School of Education faculty members to be a writing mentor for

  approximately 30 University of Idaho education students.

Education

M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction                                                        2014

University of Idaho                                                                         Moscow, Idaho

Idaho Professional Education Credential 2002, Renewed 2007, Renewed 2012, Renewed 2016

University of Idaho                                                                          Moscow Idaho

·        GPA 4.0

·        Endorsements (6‑12): Mathematics ‑ Standard, Chemistry, Physics, Natural Science,

  Physical Science

·        Student Teaching, Chemistry – Moscow High School, Moscow, Idaho; Dr. Steve Norton

  – cooperating faculty member, Fall 2002

B.S. Biomedical Engineering–Materials                                                   1977

Case Western Reserve University                                               Cleveland, Ohio

Graduate School – Metallurgy & Material Science (18 credits) 1982-88

Case Western Reserve University                                               Cleveland, Ohio

Post Certification Continuing Education

University of Idaho:

·        EDTE 505    Geographic Information Systems              (grade = P)           (1 credit)

·        EDTE 505    Standards and Implementation                 (grade = P)           (3 credits)

·        EDTE 524    Models of Teaching                                  (grade = A)           (3 credits)

·        MATH 505   ICTM 2005 Conference                            (grade = P)            (1 credit)

·        EDCI 505     Practicum Supervision                              (grade = P)           (3 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Practicum Supervision                              (grade = P)           (3 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Practicum Supervision                              (grade = P)           (2 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Practicum Supervision                              (grade = P)           (1 credit)

·        ENGR404     JEMS for Teachers                                    (grade = P)           (2 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Practicum Supervision                              (grade = P)           (2 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Practicum Supervision                              (grade = P)           (2 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Practicum Supervision                              (grade = P)           (1 credit)

·        EDCI 505     Practicum Supervision                              (grade = P)           (3 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Practicum Supervision                              (grade = P)           (1 credit)

·        EDCI 505     Literacy Instruction in Math and Science for Secondary Teachers    

   (grade = P)           (4 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Literacy Strategies in Math and Science for Secondary Teachers      

   (grade = P)           (3 credits)

·        EDCI 570     Intro to Research Curr/Instr                     (grade = A)           (3 credits)

·        EDCI 511     Plan & Admin. the Curriculum                  (grade = A)           (3 credits)

·        EDCI 517     Curr/Instr Gifted & Talented Ed                (grade = A)           (3 credits)

·        EDCI 410     Technology in Education                          (grade = A)           (2 credits)

·        EDCI 514     Creative/Critical Thinking Skills - GT       (grade = A)           (3 credits)

·        EDCI 572     Measurement and Evaluation                   (grade = A)           (3 credits)

·        STAT 431     Statistical Analysis                                  (grade = A)           (3 credits)

·        EDCI 513     History of Educational Thought                (grade = A)           (3 credits)

·        EDCI 599     Non-Thesis Master's Research                 (grade = A)           (3 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Common Core & Beyond 1                        (grade = P)           (2 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Common Core & Beyond 2                        (grade = P)           (3 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Practicum Supervision                              (grade = P)           (2 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Practicum Supervision                              (grade = P)           (1 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Mentoring/Internship Supervision            (grade = P)           (3 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Get SBG Reporting Right                           (grade = P)           (1 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Practicum Supervision                              (grade = P)           (1 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Improving Student Achievement               (grade = P)           (3 credits)

·        EDCI 505     Teaching Mathematical Thinking               (grade = P)           (3 credits)

Additional Continuing Education:

·        AP Chemistry Workshop – Allegheny College               (grade = P)           (3 credits)

Continuing Professional Activities

·        Presenter - Idaho Elementary and Secondary Education Act (No Child Left Behind) Boise, Idaho (April 15-17,2015)

o  "How Standards-based Grading Can Benefit At-Risk Students"

·        Moscow School District Committees

o  Pay For Performance

o  Parent Input to Teacher Evaluation

o  MHS Leadership Committee

o  MHS Mastery Learning Committee

o  Frequent presenter at MDS Professional Development workshops for Concept-based assessment

·        Advisor - Moscow High School (current or past)

o  Class of 2017 Co-Advisor

o  Math Club

o  Car Club

o  Knowledge Bowl (Co-Advisor): Idaho State Champions (2007)

                                                               District Champions (2005 – 2009, 2011)

o  Hockey Club

o  Rocket Club

o  Competitive Drama (Assistant)

§  Lead set designer and construction

§  IHSAA certified Drama Competition Judge

o  Glee Club (Co-Advisor)

o  Curling Club

o   International Club (past Co-Advisor)

o  Chemistry Club

§  Participant at Moscow Renaissance Fair (2006 – 2009)

·       Member - National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) (past)

·        Mentor for a Teaching Intern (student teacher) (Fall 2015)

·        Supervision of 26 University of Idaho ED201/ED 302 students (as of Spring 2017)

·        Supervision of 17 University of Idaho Math Methods students (as of Spring 2017)

·        Member of the Search & Hiring Committee for various faculty positions for the

  University of Idaho College of Education

·        Member of the Search & Hiring Committee for various faculty positions for Moscow

  High School

·        Private Math Tutor

·        Formerly certified in Washington for Chemistry, Physics, Science

·        American Red Cross certified - Standard First Aid

·        American Red Cross certified - Adult CPR

Background & Activities

Work Experience Prior to Teaching

·        Small Business owner – Brandt’s Woodworking, 1988-2000.

·        Metallurgical engineer

o  Sr. Metallurgical Engineer, Cleveland Pneumatic Co. (1984-88)

o  Director, Metallurgy Lab., Nettleton Steel Treating Co. (1981-84)

o  Engineer, Acme-Cleveland Development Corp. (1979-81)

·        Pulmonary Laboratory Technician, University Hospitals of Cleveland, 1978-79

·        Monitoring Technician - Labor and Delivery Room, Cleveland Metropolitan General

  Hospital (now MetroHealth), 1975-1978

Boards of Directors (current or past)

·        Palouse Choral Society (Secretary and Executive Committee)

·        Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Secretary and Executive Committee)

Relevant Volunteer Activities

·        Moscow School District Science Fair Coordinator.  1998-99, 2000-01

·        continuing volunteer

·        Odyssey of the Mind Co-coach

·        McDonald Elementary School Library volunteer, art parent, classroom assistant

Personal Activities

·        Secretary/Executive Committee, Member & Section Leader – Palouse Choral Society & Chamber Choir

·        Former Co-Music Director, Emmanuel Lutheran Church (youth and adult choirs and bell

choirs)

·        Music composer

·        Camping

·        Backpacking and long-distance hiking

·        Curling

·        Bicycle touring

·        Community Theater (acting, set design, set construction)