Scot Richard Acre
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“The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards” – Anatole France
Objective: Work as a flexible, collaborative and organized educational professional who motivates students to reach their personal best through the use of technology, best practices, and content knowledge.
Education
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. Major in mathematics (EX) and minor
in group science (DX) with an empahsis in biology. Exemplary scores on highly
qualified test for certification in major and minor. GPA: 3.44
Michigan State University
Finished for the Master of Arts Educational Technology (MAET) Program in December of 2012.
Program draws on current theories of learning and development to understand the role of technology in learning and instruction. GPA: 3.70
Professional Certification
Secondary Provisional Certificate
Michigan Department of Education
Expires: June 2018
Mathematics (EX) grades 6-12
Science (DX) grades 6-12
Professional Experience
Macomb Mathematics Science Technology Center - Warren, Michigan (2009 - present)
Teacher of Students and Mathematics
Subjects: Geometry with Algebra Transformations, AP Calculus, Interdisciplinary Studies
Promoted to this magnet school within our school district in January 2009. Work in a highly collaborative environment, with an emphasis on research. MMSTC is a gifted and talented program that pulls from twelve different high school in the county. Program is technology rich: classroom computers, TI Nspires, Interactive White Boards, etc...
Teacher of Students and Mathematics
Subjects: Geometry with Algebra Transformations, AP Calculus, Interdisciplinary Studies
Promoted to this magnet school within our school district in January 2009. Work in a highly collaborative environment, with an emphasis on research. MMSTC is a gifted and talented program that pulls from twelve different high school in the county. Program is technology rich: classroom computers, TI Nspires, Interactive White Boards, etc...
Cousino High School - Warren, Michigan (2005 - 2009)
Teacher of Students, Mathematics, and Science
Subjects: Trig/Stat/Geo, Investigative Statistics, Algebra 2, Geometry, Algebra 1,
Algebra Block, Foundations of Algebra, Algebra Support, Earth Science, Physical Science.
Largely responsible for several interventions in Algebra. Aided in start/development of Investigative
Statistics. Principal Advisory Committee Member. WEA Building Representative.
Teacher of Students, Mathematics, and Science
Subjects: Trig/Stat/Geo, Investigative Statistics, Algebra 2, Geometry, Algebra 1,
Algebra Block, Foundations of Algebra, Algebra Support, Earth Science, Physical Science.
Largely responsible for several interventions in Algebra. Aided in start/development of Investigative
Statistics. Principal Advisory Committee Member. WEA Building Representative.
Clarenceville High School – Livonia (2003 - 2005)
Teacher of Students and Mathematics
Subjects: Pre-Calculus, Algebra 2, Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra.
Heavily involved in North Central Accredidation as a committee chair. Freshman Class advisor. Head Coach: Girls Varsity Tennis and Track.
Teacher of Students and Mathematics
Subjects: Pre-Calculus, Algebra 2, Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra.
Heavily involved in North Central Accredidation as a committee chair. Freshman Class advisor. Head Coach: Girls Varsity Tennis and Track.
International Academy - Bloomfield Hills, Michigan (2002 - 2003)
Mathematics student teacher and long term substitute
Subjects: Integrated Math 2, Integrated Math 3, International Baccalaureate (IB) Math Studies - Junior Year, IB Mathematics Standard Level (SL) - Senior Year.
Involved with every aspect of teaching integrated mathematics for the International Baccalaureate Program. Hired on as a long term substitute teacher (entire second semester.) Prepared students for IB exams in Methods. Facilitated Spring Break Dissection Project. School was named National High School of the year (Newsweek Magazine).
Mathematics student teacher and long term substitute
Subjects: Integrated Math 2, Integrated Math 3, International Baccalaureate (IB) Math Studies - Junior Year, IB Mathematics Standard Level (SL) - Senior Year.
Involved with every aspect of teaching integrated mathematics for the International Baccalaureate Program. Hired on as a long term substitute teacher (entire second semester.) Prepared students for IB exams in Methods. Facilitated Spring Break Dissection Project. School was named National High School of the year (Newsweek Magazine).
Areas of ExpertiseCreative Lesson Planning (creating themetic units) Creative Questioning Brain Based Teaching Teaching Multiple Intelligences Classroom Management Writing in a Mathematics Classroom |
Student Motivation Parental Support Graphing Calculators (TI 83, 84, Nspire families) Rubrics Team Approach to Teaching & Learning Study Skills Dynamic Formative Assessments Critical Thinking |
Technology Integrated Teaching
Interactive White Board (Promethean)
Interactive Voting Mechanisms (ActivExpression)
Document Camera (ELMO)
Digital Projector
Microsoft Office Suite
TI Calculators (83, 84, and Nspire families)
TI Navigator system
Web 2.0 Technologies:
Google Drive & Calendar
weebly.com, yolasite.com, and tumblr.com
prezi.com and glogster.com
delicious.com, evernote.com, and diigo.com
Camtasia, Jing, and SnagIt softwares
youtube.com and facebook.com
Professional Development
Conferences:
Detroit Area Council for Teachers of Mathematics - Speaker (Teaching Statistics for all)
Detroit Area Council for Teachers of Mathematics Conference
Teachers Teaching with Technology International Conference - Sponsored by Texas Intruments
Michigan Council for Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference (MCTM)
Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learming Detroit Conference (MACUL)
Macomb Intermediate School District Courses:
TI Navigator & TI Nspire Graphing Calculators
Reading Apprenticeship
Building Based Courses:
Writing in a Mathematics Classroom (John Collins format)
Promethean Interactive Whiteboard & Active Vote/Expression
SolidWorks
Java
Professional Organizations, Awards, and Honors
Organizations:
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Current Member (NCTM)
Michigan Education Association, Current Member (MEA)
Michigan Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Regional Director (MCTM)
Detroit Area Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Treasurer & NCTM Liaison (DACTM)
Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning Member, Former Member (MACUL)
United States Professional Tennis Association (Elite Professional), Current Member (USPTA)
Awards & Honors:
Grant recipient, (TI Navigator System)
Coach of the Year, Oakland Press (Seaholm Girls Varsity Tennis)
Wayne State University Athletic Scholarship (Varsity Tennis)
All Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Varsity Tennis)
Michigan Competitive Scholarship recipient
2016 High school teacher of the year (Warren Consolidated Schools)
2018 Educator of the year (Detroit Area Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
References
Excellent references available upon request
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