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Brianna A Larmore
1148 Northfield Road Unit 34 ● Cedar City, Utah 84721
(435) 879-9437 ● [email protected] ● blarmore.weebly.com
Objective: Seeking a position in the field of Secondary Mathematics Education. Having a strong interest in collaborating with colleagues and parents and in utilizing positive behavior management skills.
Education
Dixie State University, St. George, UT
- Bachelor of Science in Secondary
Mathematics Education
- Expected date of graduation: May 2014
- Major: Mathematics Education
- Content GPA: 3.20/4.00 Cumulative GPA: 3.14/4.00
- Certification: Level IV Secondary
Mathematics Education (Grades 7-12)
Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, 8th & 9th Grade Mathematics, Jan. 2014 - Present
Snow Canyon Middle School, St. George, Utah
- Create original lesson plans that
directly correlate to the Common Core State Standards and the Mathematics
Vision Project incorporating appropriate technology
- Collaborate with special education
staff, mathematics teachers, mentor teachers, parents, and administration to
meet the diverse needs of learners
- Implement multiple unit plans for both
eighth and ninth grade while incorporating a variety of instructional
strategies such as large and small group discussion, application of technology,
and hands on activities
- Monitor students’ development, both as a
group and individually, with observation, pre and post formative and summative
assessments, and self-reflection
- Integrate a variety of technologies
(including Smart Boards, tablets, calculators, etc.) into daily instruction
- Grade homework, quizzes, and tests
promptly and input grades using the Power School program
- Teach tiered lessons to meet the needs
of learners within team-taught and regular education level classes
Practicum Student, 8th Grade Mathematics, Sept. 2014 – Dec. 2014
Snow Canyon Middle School, St. George, Utah
- Produced multiple lesson plans to
service the needs of diverse students which directly correlated to the Common
Core State Standards
- Participated in multiple peer committee
meetings which drafted a school wide eighth grade curriculum and assessments
- Assisted with the input of grades,
production of assignments, and intervention for students whom were in need of
additional assistance
- Created seating arrangements to assist
with classroom and behavior management issues
- Developed a personal rapport with
students by learning their names, and showing a personal interest in their
well-being
Career-Related Experience
Mathematics Tutor, Aug. 1999 – Oct. 2005, Aug. 2009 – Dec. 2013
DSU Trio – Student Support Services, St. George, Utah
- Head tutor (Aug 2009 – May 2010) in
charge of scheduling one-on-one tutoring, drop-in tutoring, and tutor training
meetings.
- Assisted first-generation, low-income,
disability students in succeeding in various mathematics courses, including but
not limited to, pre-algebra, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and
quantitate reasoning.
- Mentored newer tutors in tutoring
technique and on how to best approach new students.
- Facilitated students in learning new
studying strategies in order to achieve higher academic results.
Additional Information
- ETS Recognition of Excellence for
Mathematics: Content Knowledge; awarded to test takers who achieve exceptional
individual performance (top 15% of candidates) on selected Praxis II tests
- Member of National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics (NCTM)
- Attended NCTM regional conference in Las
Vegas, October 2013