OBJECTIVE To obtain a middle level teaching position where my leadership and teaching skills are used to create a supportive and engaging educational environment. EDUCATION August 2005 - May 2007 Texas A&M University - Commerce * Bachelor of Science-Interdisciplinary Studies - Expected May 2007 * Minor: Middle School Mathematics * Major GPA: 3.75, Texas Certification Mathematics Specialization, Grades 4-8 January 2002 - May 2005 Dallas County Community College District * Eastfield College - General Studies * Completed 45 hours * GPA: 3.743 August 2000 - May 2002 Plano East Senior High School - Plano, Texas * Completed All State of Texas Requirements to graduate one semester early CERTIFICATION EXCET: Test to be taken Spring, 2007 TExES Content Certification: Mathematics 4-8 Taken October 2006, Passing Grade of 277 RELATED EXPERIENCE August 2006 - May 2007 Rockwall Independent School District Student intern and resident in a sixth grade classroom and seventh grade classroom August 2006 - May 2007 Rockwall Independent School District Substitute teacher for all grade levels, subject areas, and schools September 2006 - Present Lake Pointe Baptist Church Volunteer in Children's Ministries * Active volunteer in special events * Elementary school bible study leader Spring 2006 - May 2006 Texas A&M University- Commerce Supplemental Instructor - Intermediate Algebra PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT * 2006 Council for the Advancement of Mathematics Teachers Conference (CAMT) - Houston, Texas * 2006 National Middle School Association Teacher Conference (NMSA) - Nashville, Tennessee * Rockwall Independent School District Convocation and Staff Development HONORS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS * Dean's List Recipient every semester at Texas A&M University - Commerce * Membership National Scholars Honor Society * Membership Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society * Membership Collegiate Middle Level Association * Membership National Council of Teachers of Mathematics November 26, 2006 [Principal's Name] [School Name] [School Address] [City, State, Zip code] Dear [Principal], I would like to express my sincere interest in becoming a valuable member of your faculty. My résumé is enclosed for your consideration. I was privileged to have dynamic educators at Dooley Elementary, Armstrong Middle, Williams High, and Plano East Senior High School enabling me to be a successful product of the Plano School District. It is through this solid reputation that I desire to give back to the community with my passion and dedication to teach. This May I will be certified to teach elementary and middle school after graduating from Texas A&M University - Commerce. My educational achievements, coupled with roles in both student and teacher organizations, instilled in me confidence, motivation, and determination. My successful yearlong internship/residency program and varied life experiences demonstrate my commitment to teaching and working with children. Currently, I am fulfilling my internship in sixth grade at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary School and in seventh grade at Williams Middle School in the Rockwall Independent School District. Through this stringent program, I gained invaluable knowledge and meaningful hands-on experiences that will be beneficial in my classroom. I experienced first hand the quality education offered in Rockwall and believe my background and enthusiasm would be an asset to your community and mission. I look forward to the opportunity of discussing how my leadership skills and strengths would compliment your school by bringing a healthy balance of new perspective to an existing experienced staff. I am grateful for your consideration. I would be happy to provide references and discuss how my contributions might impact your school. Respectfully, Stephanie Sullivan REFERENCES Becky Adams Paris Area & Cooper Center Coordinator Clinical Instructor Department of Curriculum & Instruction Texas A&M University - Commerce P.O. Box 3011 Commerce, Texas 75429-3011 (903) 886-5887 (office) (903) 886-4032 (home) E-mail: Becky_Adams@tamu-commerce.edu Dr. Yolanda A. Johnson Department of Curriculum and Instruction Texas A&M University - Commerce P.O. Box 3011 Commerce, Texas 75429-3011 (903) 886-5529 (office) (469) 222-6367 (cell) E-mail: Yolanda.Johnson@sbcglobal.net Colleen Kosterman Sixth Grade Mathematics Teacher Amy Parks-Heath Elementary 330 Laurence Drive Heath, Texas 75032 (972) 772-4300 (school) (972) 741-1020 (cell) ?? ?? ?? ?? 517 Knollcrest Trail • Heath, Texas 75032 PHONE (469) 371-5234 • E-MAIL duckysully@yahoo.com STEPHANIE SULLIVAN