John Hoving

3200 Riggie St · Midland, MI 48642· (989) 835-7691 · [email protected]

My Resume and Portfolio may be viewed online at www.geocities.com/jthoving

 

Career Objective:

To obtain a challenging position as a science educator where I can motivate students to succeed both within and beyond the classroom.

 

Education:

BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION-                                                                     May 2002

               Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

               Certification: Secondary Education

               Major: General Science (DX)

               Minors: Biology and Chemistry

               G.P.A.- 3.3/4.0

 

Teaching Experience:

               STUDENT TEACHER – Marquette Senior High School- (Marquette, MI)     January - May 2002

                

·      Taught 9^th grade Integrated Science and 10^th-11^th grade Applied Biology and Chemistry courses

·      Assumed full responsibility of a classroom teacher

- Implemented a positive classroom management discipline plan

- Corrected all assignments and tests while maintaining an accurate and updated online grade book

- Communicated with parents throughout semester via email and conferences

- Provided substitute plans for two days

·      Cultivated an interactive and technological classroom environment

- Approached lessons with a hands-on philosophy

- Integrated on-line demonstrations to “show” scientific principles in action

- Developed unit and lesson plans utilizing Internet resources

- Broadened students’ learning experience by integrating on-line research into classroom assignments

·      Volunteered and participated in the following extracurricular events

- Tutored students in science after school

- Directed the regional Science Olympiad Water Quality event

- Assisted special education students by reading exams

- Attended the school play, athletic events, and music recitals involving my students

 

Work Experience:

·           Youth Group Leader- (Marquette, Michigan)                                                     1998- 2002

- Organized spiritual growth and service projects for high school youth as a core-team member

- Served the underprivileged in Minneapolis and St. Paul through a one week Alternative Spring Break

- Presented on the Virtue of Faith for UP high school youth groups as a member of Campus Ministries

·           Academic Programmer- Northern Michigan University (Marquette, Michigan)     1999- 2000

- Advised 5 undeclared freshman, assisting them with scheduling and career exploration

- Advised the Developmental Programming Committee, utilizing the wellness wheel for hall activities

- Prepared incoming students for college as a Summer Orientation Staff member

·           Tutor/Counselor- Upward Bound Math and Science (Marquette, Michigan)         Summer 2000

- Responsible for 50 high school students undertaking academic projects and weekend outdoor adventures

- Tutored in water ecology classroom and assisted on related field trips

·           Resident Adviser- Johns Hopkins University (Long Beach, California)                       Summer 1999

- Organized marine biology education for 7^th & 8^th graders through hands-on experience (i.e. shark dives)

- Helped students adapt to life away from home through community activities and open communication

 

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