Michael A Edison Educator / Small School Specialist Phone: (435) 531-9601 E-mail: edisonrx@hotmail.com Web site: http://www.oocities.org/timberbeast_1/

OBJECTIVE: To promote learning and help students to achieve their fullest potential.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Wide range of life experiences that can be translated to student's learning.
  
• Work with insight from a cultural perspective.
  
• Speak several languages / Fluent in Spanish.
  
• Computer Literate / Hand-code HTML / Repair & maintain network.
  
• Strong leadership skills and able to direct and make decisions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• B.S., Elementary Education - Southern Utah University
  -Minors: Physical Science and Physical Education
  -Maintained a 3.3 GPA while working 40 hrs./wk, supporting a family of six and enrolled as a full-time student.
  
• Alaska Certified Classroom Teacher, Alaska Certified Coach
• Emergency Medical Technician - Snow College, Utah - First Responder
  
• Certificate in Advanced Arboriculture - Arbor Day Institute, Nebraska
  
• Currently enrolled in Masters in Educational Leadership Program - University of Alaska (70% completed)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• Teacher/Principal, McGrath Community School, McGrath, Alaska.
  -Ages 5-20 (grades K-12), All subject areas and site administration.
  -Focus on Mathematics, Science, Reading, and Physical Education.
• Teacher/Principal, Takotna Community School, Takotna, Alaska.
  -Ages 5-18 (grades K-12), All subject areas and site administration.
• Teacher, Arlicaq High School, Akiak, Alaska.
  -Ages 14-18 (grades 8-12), Language Arts, Computer and Network Technician, Wrestling Coach
  
• Teacher, Tomball Middle / High School, Summer School, Tomball, Texas.
  -Ages 12-18 (grades 7-12), Health, and Computer Literacy.
  
• Teacher, Icy Bay Community School, Icy Bay, Alaska.
  -Ages 5-19 (grades K-12), all subject areas.
  -Literal one-room school. I had to repair the school, ie: roof, flooring, windows, carpentry, painting, etc. before opening in the fall.
• Teacher, Kwethluk Community School, Kwethluk, Alaska.
  -Ages 13-19 (grades 8-12), all subject areas.
  -Emphasis on Math, Science, History, and Technology.
• Teacher, Koblerville Elementary, Northern Mariana Islands, Micronesia.
  -Ages 11-12 (grade 6), all subject areas.
  
• Teacher, Pelican Schools, Pelican, Alaska.
  -Ages 8-18 (grades 3-12), all subject areas.

CULTURAL EXPOSURE

• Taught in a multi-cultural environment in Micronesia (Pacific Islanders / Asians).
  
• Interned at a Navajo (Native American) boarding school.
  
• Lived and worked for two years in South Africa (Afrikaaners / Bantu / East Indians).
  
• Traveled under challenging circumstances in Africa, Europe, Latin America and the South Pacific. Currently own property in Peru.
  
• Twelve years of experience working in the Alaska Bush.

AWARDS
U.S. Army Achievement Medal, Sgt. York Leadership Award (NCO Academy), Dansforth "I Dare You" Award, and Rocky Mountain Cadet Leadership School.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
President, Iditarod Educators Association (2 years)
Chairman, Contract Negotiations
Delegate, NEA State Convention (see: http://www.oocities.org/iditarod_ed_assn/)

References Professional Standards Course and Grade Sheet

Utah's Academic Excellence Teaching Pics Employment History

Mike's Home Page Email to: edisonrx@hotmail.com

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