TIMOTHY INNERS
timothyinners@hotmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time position teaching in a K-6 classroom.
EDUCATION
Level One K-6 Teaching Certificate – December 2006
West Chester University, West Chester, PA
3.89 Cumulative GPA
Bachelor of Arts in Communications – May 1994
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
3.75 Cumulative GPA (Graduated Summa Cum Laude)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching :
Penn Wood Elementary, West Chester, PA – September/October 2006
- Assisted in the creation of a safe, nurturing classroom environment based on trust and mutual respect
- Designed, wrote, and taught a social studies unit on Native Americans
- Designed, wrote, and taught a health unit on healthy interaction among family and peers
- Assessed all lessons taught in multiple ways
- Utilized technology (including computers and overhead projectors)whenever possible to enhance learning experience
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students as well as full-class instruction
- Co-taught frequently with cooperating teacher, building up to full-day instruction near the close of student teaching experience
Glen Acres Elementary, West Chester, PA – October/December 2006
- Helped maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment
- Designed, wrote and taught a math unit on adding three- and four-digit numbers as well as adding money
- Designed, wrote and taught a science unit on animal adaptations
- Assessed all lessons taught in multiple ways
- Frequently utilized computers to visit websites relevant to the subject being taught
- Provided one-on-one as well as small-group instruction in addition to full-class instruction
- Taught for the entire day near the close of the student teaching experience
Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher
Daniel Boone Area School District , Grades K-8
- Taught lessons provided by absent teacher while maintaining classroom discipline
- Consistently displayed a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
- Provided additional activities in case students finished early
- Oversaw lunch and recess duties as needed
- Wrote detailed reports to absent teachers on class progress and any discipline or other problems
Professional Dimensions Field Experience
East Ward Elementary, Downingtown, PA
- Assisted teacher with implementation of lessons being taught
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students who required help
- Designed, wrote and taught a lesson on the new Food Pyramid
WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Digital Audio/Video Specialist
Ritter Marketing and Advertising, King of Prussia, PA – July 1999 to May 2004
- Edited, mastered, and compressed video presentations for trade shows and websites
- Assisted with creation and building of e-commerce web site
- Constantly reviewed and researched advancements in available technologies and presented upgrade proposals to senior staff
- Created and implemented operational policies and procedures for the Audio/Video department
- Built searchable database for the videotape library
Digital Audio/Video Editor
Pep Boys Manny Moe and Jack, Inc., Philadelphia, PA – August 2004 to August 2005
- Produced, recorded and edited radio commercials.
- Shot, edited, and mastered video presentations for manager’s meetings. Responsibilities included: editing of picture and sound, mixing of audio, graphic overlays, some special effects, and backup upon completion of projects
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
PSEA, Graduate Student Member – 2006-present
Pi Lambda Theta – 2006-present
REFERENCES
Available upon request
PORTFOLIO
Available upon request. Complete application materials are available online through:
http://www.pareap.net
http://www.pa-educator.net