Gary T. Koskinen
Contact E-mail: [email protected]
Professional Goals:
To teach chemistry and/or mathematics at a high school or middle school level; to provide students with opportunities to develop an understanding for complex concepts; and to be involved in extra-curricular activities.
Education:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI - August 2013
Master of Arts in Education; Concentration in Coaching and Sports Leadership
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI - April 2010
Secondary Teaching Certification in Chemistry (DC); Mathematics (EX)
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI - May 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry; minor in Mathematics; graduated with honors
Field Experience:
Troy Athens High School, Troy, MI - August 2011- Present
· Have taught Chemistry, Algebra 9, Academic Collegiate Transition, and Forensic Science
· Participating in Instructional Rounds
· Working with other chemistry teachers to organize course curriculum
Harper Creek High School, Battle Creek, MI - August 2010 - June 2011
· Employed to teach Chemistry, Physical Science, and Integrated Math 2 to 9th- and 10th-graders
· Experienced working with Integrated Math 2 course
· Collaborated with math, chemistry, and physical science teachers to organize course curriculum
· Provided after-school help for students
Royal Oak High School, Royal Oak, MI - August 2009 - May 2010
· Worked as intern teacher; taught Chemistry and Algebra 2 to 10th- and 11th-graders
· Developed and implemented lesson plans
· Prepared solutions and set-up laboratory experiments
· Lead teacher at parent teacher conferences
· Provided after-school help for students
· Worked as substitute teacher
Chadsey High School, Detroit, MI - June 2009 - July 2009
· Participated in the Urban Immersion Fellowship Summer Program
· Promoted daily language objectives for English Languarge Learners in mathematics
· Learned how to present material in a comprehensible form
Baraga High School, Baraga, MI - May 2009
· Subsititute Teacher for Junior High Math and Science Teacher
· Subsititute Teacher for High School Special Education Teacher
Mason High School, Mason, MI - October 2008 - April 2009
· Observed an experienced chemistry teacher teach class effectively and efficiently
· Provided one-on-one instruction to students
· Planned and applied lessons to the class
· Substitute Teacher
Hill Career Academy, Lansing, MI - September 2007 - December 2007
· Worked with English Language Learners in mathematics and history
· Helped students study for ACT
Contact E-mail: [email protected]
Professional Goals:
To teach chemistry and/or mathematics at a high school or middle school level; to provide students with opportunities to develop an understanding for complex concepts; and to be involved in extra-curricular activities.
Education:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI - August 2013
Master of Arts in Education; Concentration in Coaching and Sports Leadership
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI - April 2010
Secondary Teaching Certification in Chemistry (DC); Mathematics (EX)
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI - May 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry; minor in Mathematics; graduated with honors
Field Experience:
Troy Athens High School, Troy, MI - August 2011- Present
· Have taught Chemistry, Algebra 9, Academic Collegiate Transition, and Forensic Science
· Participating in Instructional Rounds
· Working with other chemistry teachers to organize course curriculum
Harper Creek High School, Battle Creek, MI - August 2010 - June 2011
· Employed to teach Chemistry, Physical Science, and Integrated Math 2 to 9th- and 10th-graders
· Experienced working with Integrated Math 2 course
· Collaborated with math, chemistry, and physical science teachers to organize course curriculum
· Provided after-school help for students
Royal Oak High School, Royal Oak, MI - August 2009 - May 2010
· Worked as intern teacher; taught Chemistry and Algebra 2 to 10th- and 11th-graders
· Developed and implemented lesson plans
· Prepared solutions and set-up laboratory experiments
· Lead teacher at parent teacher conferences
· Provided after-school help for students
· Worked as substitute teacher
Chadsey High School, Detroit, MI - June 2009 - July 2009
· Participated in the Urban Immersion Fellowship Summer Program
· Promoted daily language objectives for English Languarge Learners in mathematics
· Learned how to present material in a comprehensible form
Baraga High School, Baraga, MI - May 2009
· Subsititute Teacher for Junior High Math and Science Teacher
· Subsititute Teacher for High School Special Education Teacher
Mason High School, Mason, MI - October 2008 - April 2009
· Observed an experienced chemistry teacher teach class effectively and efficiently
· Provided one-on-one instruction to students
· Planned and applied lessons to the class
· Substitute Teacher
Hill Career Academy, Lansing, MI - September 2007 - December 2007
· Worked with English Language Learners in mathematics and history
· Helped students study for ACT
Student Interaction Experience
November 2011 - Present
November 2010 - March 2011 March 2010 - April 2010 November 2009 - March 2010 August 2009 - April 2010 May 2008 - Present August 2008 - May 2009 |
Head Freshman Girls Basketball Coach at Troy Athens High School
Volunteer Assistant Freshman Girls Basketball Coach at Harper Creek High School Volunteer Assistant Varsity Girls Softball Coach at Royal Oak High School Volunteer Assistant Freshman Boys Basketball Coach at Royal Oak High School Co-Advisor for Students Environmental Action at Royal Oak High School Saints John and Paul Catholic Church Youth Group leader Wilson Hall Resident Mentor |
Awards and Scholarships
2009 - 2010
September 2005 - May 2009 2005 August 2004 - June 2005 December 2004 May 2004 & 2005 |
Douglas Kostal Memorial Scholarship for Future Science Teachers
Dean’s List at Michigan State University; multiple semesters Michigan Merit Award Scholarship Baraga High School National Honor Society, Treasurer Academic All-State Honorable Mention, Football All-Upper Peninsula Golf Team and golf team captain 2 years |
Technology Used:
Promethean Board, data projector, Pinnacle Internet Viewer, E2020, WorkKeys, PowerSchool, Sympodium, SMART Board and SMART Clickers, GradeQuick, Edline
Promethean Board, data projector, Pinnacle Internet Viewer, E2020, WorkKeys, PowerSchool, Sympodium, SMART Board and SMART Clickers, GradeQuick, Edline