KERY A. STRYSICK

OBJECTIVE:

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable person seek position facilitating on-line staff development.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Education-May 1998

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL

Major-Elementary Education with the Middle School Option

Endorsements-Mathematics and General Science

Certificate-Type 03

G.P.A. 3.89 / 4.0

Masters of Science in Education- May 2003

University of Illinois, Champaign, IL

Endorsements-Curriculum and Technology

G.P.A. 4.0 / 4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

January 2000-Present

Champaign Unit 4 Schools, Champaign, IL

Middle School Math/Science Gifted Specialist responsible for extending and enhancing middle school curriculum; designing and implementing enrichment projects for 7^th and 8^th grade honors math and science classes; sponsor student council, coach girls basketball.

August 1998-January 2000

Franklin Magnet Middle School, Champaign, IL

8th Grade Mathematics/ Science Teacher responsible for creating and carrying out lessons in eighth grade Algebra and Science; planning supplemental activities, labs, and field trips to actively engage students in their learning while meeting state and national goals/standards and principles, sponsor student council, coach math team, and serve as team leader.

January 1998-May 1998

Franklin Magnet Middle School-Champaign, IL

Student Teacher responsible for creating and carrying out lessons in seventh grade Science, Transition Mathematics, and Algebra I; supervising and assisting students during study hall and extra-curricular activities; attending school meetings and in-service workshops.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

May 1995- August 1998 (summers)

Lindenhurst Park District, Lindenhurst, IL

Day Camp Director/Counselor responsible for planning all the activities and field trips with a fixed budget; supervising and assisting the counselors, and acting as a counselor leading my own group of campers through each day’s activities.

ACHIEVEMENTS/HONORS:

1996-Present Dean’s List,  1996-97 Math Energy President, 1997 EIU Math Conference Presider, 1998 SIU Math Conference Speaker, 1998 ICTM Speaker, 2000 MATHCOUNTS 3RD Place Team Coach

ORGANIZATIONS:

National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Illinois Council for Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM), Association of Illinois Middle Schools (AIMS)

RELATED TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:

Utilizing servers and web-boards, skilled evaluator of internet resources, experience in scanning and multi-media use, and TI 83 graphing calculator skills including: advanced graphing, data analysis, linking, downloading applications, writing programs, and using GRAPHLINK software