Resume
Rhonda Yost
Educational Objective: Motivate and instruct high school students in math and art. Employ new paths, procedures, and approaches to teaching to bring out the best in my students. I especially feel students benefit from combining math and art lesson to help students learn through a creative medium.
Teaching Experience:
Math and Anthropology Teacher – Idaho Arts Charter, September 2014- June 2015
- Constructing on an arts integrated math curriculum
- Implementing a common core based curriculum
Math Teacher – Caldwell High School, August 2013 – May 2014
- Cultivated a classroom environment that allowed the learning process to occur by implementing researched behavior management techniques
Long Term Substitute – Homedale High School, September 2012- May 2013
- Created lessons plans for the daily instruction of students in Geometry and Applied Math II, utilizing common core standards
- Improved most students grade standings, including several failing students to passing
After School Math Tutor – Homedale High School, October 2012 – May 2013
- Collaborated with the Migrant Coordinator to organize an after school program for migrant students
- Modified math lesson to meets the needs of English Language Learners by integrating visual and kinesthetic activities
Student Teaching – Caldwell High School, September 2012 – May 2013
- Conceptualized creative and non-traditional math lessons for differentiated instruction
- Received instant feedback about teaching methods and advice for improvement standards in my lesson plans, quizzes, and tests.
21st Century Art Specialist – Caldwell School District, September 2010 – May 2013
- Communicated and collaborated with other teachers for cohesion to ensure all students, ranging from 3rd to 8th grade, received appropriate art activities
- Crafted art lessons, and had the opportunity to reflect and adjust lessons over time
Education:
College of Idaho, Graduation Date 12/2012
B.A. Art, minor in Secondary Education
Pacific University, Graduation Date 5/2010
B.A. Anthropology and Sociology, minor in Studio Art
Certifications:
Idaho Teaching Certification (Secondary 6-12)
Expected Completion May 2013
Praxis II Mathematics: Passed September 2012
Praxis II Art: Passed July 2012
Praxis II Sociology: Passed April 2013
Related Experience:
Teacher’s Assistant – Anthropology Course: Film, Text and Culture, January 2009 – May 2009
- Edited and graded papers
- Taught lessons
- Tutored students
- Held review sessions before tests
Assistant Swim Coach – Beaverton Penguins Swim Team, July 2008 – November 2009
- Worked with children ages 4 – 18
- Presented an idea to multiple levels of understanding
- Adapted workouts to fit the needs of individual students
Swim Instructor – for various programs, including the YMCA, from 1998 – 2009
- Introduced swimming to various age groups ranging from “mommy and me” classes to adult lessons
- Converted my knowledge of swimming to help educate others in both technique and water safety