Resume

Rhonda Yost

mrsyostie@gmail.com

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