Misty R.

Uher
mistyruher@lewisu.edu (779) 456-2671 http://mistyuher.weebly.com 5920 E. Deerfield Dr. Coal City, IL 60416 CAREER OBJECTIVE To obtain a position teaching Mathematics in a high school setting. Available for extracurricular assignments.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Lewis University, Romeoville, IL Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.00 Type 09 Initial Certification: Mathematics, Grades 6-12

Graduation May 2014 Expected Summer 2014

FIELD EXPERIENCES Student Teacher o Wilmington High School, Wilmington, IL Teaching Algebra 1 and Honors Geometry in a rural setting on block schedule. Created and implement lessons, focusing on differentiated instruction that aligns with common core standards. Designing activities to enhance student interest and cultivate knowledge, while ascending Blooms Taxonomy and addressing the gaps in knowledge. Initiating contact with parents through e-mail, phone, and conferences to bridge home and school. Utilizing electronic grading system to record and monitor student assessment. Experience with Aleks software and implementation in an intervention atmosphere. Actively engaged in department meetings. Attending monthly in-service trainings on various topics, including implementation of technology and common core. Participating in overseeing extracurricular activities, including Math Team. Spring 2014 Early Field Student Teacher o Joliet West High School, Joliet, IL Completed 80 hours of field experience: Taught Algebra 1 to diverse freshmen in an urban setting. Implemented differentiated lesson plans that addressed the gaps in student knowledge. Analyzed student's work to determine these gaps and addressed these needs accordingly. Tutored students in mathematics one on one and in a small group setting. Experience with Renaissance Math Software. Attended School Improvement Days to discuss and determine the appropriate adaptations to the curriculum in order to align with the Common Core Standards. Participated in overseeing extracurricular activities, including Poms. Fall 2013 o A. Vito Martinez Middle School, Bolingbrook, IL Completed 50 hours of field experience: Teaching diverse 8th graders (regular and honor classes) Algebra 1 by creating and implementing differentiated instruction. Worked collaboratively in a cotaught classroom to address the needs of the achievement gap. Observed a self-contained classroom of students with disabilities where adaptations and accommodations were implemented. Fall 2012

ADDITIONAL RELATED EXPERIENCE Private Tutor o Middle School Algebra I o High School Algebra 2 and Geometry Assistant Coach, Players Choice Volleyball Club, Braidwood, IL

Spring 2014 Fall 2013 Spring 2008-2011

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~Page 2~ OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE Waitress o Barolo Ristorante, Joliet, IL. IHSA Official o Volleyball

January 2013- present 2010-2011

HONORS Deans List, Lewis University Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014

COLLEGIATE ACTIVITY Math Club, Lewis University Teachers of Tomorrow Calculus Competition PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS NCTM: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics ICTM: Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Spring 2013-present Fall 2013-present Spring 2013

Fall 2011-present Fall 2013-present

CONFERENCES ATTENDED NCTM: Chicago, IL Conference Wheaton College: The Chemistry of Primes, and Amongst Chaos: Can we find Order? November 2012 April 2013

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Tutor, Boys and Girls Club, Joliet, IL Fall 2012-Fall 2013

SPECIAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS Electronic portfolio in working progress available at http://mistyuher.weebly.com/ Especially interested in coaching Volleyball and Math Team Limited proficiency in the Spanish language Experience with Ti-Nspire & Ti-83, SMART Board, Geometers Sketchpad, MapleSoft, Microsoft Office, Geogebra, Desmos, Renaissance-Math Software (Math Intervention), Aleks Software (Math Intervention)

REFERENCES Kip Barnes Cooperating Teacher Wilmington High School kbarnes@wilmington.will .k12.il.us Rita Francis Cooperating Teacher Wilmington High School rfrancis@wilmington.will .k12.il.us Dave Bernhard Student Teaching Supervisor Lewis University dcbernhard@gmail.com Dr. Lauren Rentfro Professor in Secondary Education Lewis University RentfrLa@lewisu.edu