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   Ann Arnold

AnnArnold@a-pluseducation.com

 

(480) 704-5636

TEACHING CERTIFICATION
Formerly Certified in the State of Florida. Qualified for endorsements in science, physics, and mathematics.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

SAT Preparation Instructor: Seton Catholic High School, Chandler (2003-2005)
Reviewed topics tested on the SAT and taught test taking tactics. 

Home School Supplemental Instructor: Rio Grande Enrichment Studies, Albuquerque (1997-1998)

Taught Chemistry, Algebra I & II, and Advanced Mathematics.

Teacher:
Lake Highland Preparatory School, Orlando, Florida (1996 - 1997)
Physical science and life science teacher.

Adjunct Instructor: Rollins College Upward Bound Program, Winter Park, Florida (1994 - 1997)

Part time physics and chemistry instructor for socio-economically disadvantaged high school students during their summer residential program and school year tutoring sessions.

Teacher:
Pine Ridge High School, Deltona, Florida (1994 - 1996)
Physics, principles of technology, and Earth/space science teacher utilizing block scheduling, integration techniques, co-teaching, and computer systems in order to best serve regular, honors, and gifted students. Science Department Representative and FCA Advisor.

Teacher: Walker Middle School, Orlando, Florida (1993 - 1994)
Eighth grade physical science teacher in a heterogeneous environment.


EXPERIENCE RELATED TO TEACHING
Tutor & Small Business Owner: A+ Education, LLC (1997 to present)

Chemistry Tutor:
Lake Highland Preparatory School (1996 - 1997)

Tutoring Center Coordinator: Pine Ridge High School (1995 - 1996)

Science, Mathematics, and SAT/ACT Exam Preparation Tutor/Teacher: Maitland Learning Place (1992 - 1993)

Resident Camp Instructor:
United States Space Camp (1992)

Science and Mathematics Tutor: University of Central Florida Athletics Department (1991 - 1992)

Resident Advisor: Rollins College Upward Bound Program (Summer 1991)

Residential supervision, tutoring, and counseling for disadvantaged high school students. Aided in the development of their extra-curricular activities, study schedules, and student government.

Tutor for Learning Impaired: Broward Community College (1990)

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Advanced Placement Physics Workshop: Seminole Community College (July 1993). Received extensive training and materials for implementing an AP physics program.

Other Workshops: Applied Academics, Authentic Assessment, Block Scheduling, Co-Teaching, Cooperative Learning, ESOL, Facilitator Training, Heterogeneous Grouping, Integrated Curriculum, Multiple Intelligences, Right-Brain Electricity, Teaching/Learning Styles, and Teaching for Conceptual Change.

Student Teaching Internships: Lake Howell and University High Schools (1993): Taught honors, gifted, and AP physics classes. Assisted with AP chemistry labs.

COLLEGE EDUCATION
Arizona State University: Post-Baccalaureate Courses (1998-2000)

University of Central Florida: Completed half of the Master of Education - Secondary Science degree program.

University of Central Florida: Bachelor of Science Degree in Science Education (Physics Specialization and Mathematics Minor). GPA: 3.5.

HONORS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Kappa Delta Pi  (An International Honor Society in Education), Phi Theta Kappa Honor, Who's Who among America's Teachers, and American Association of Physics Teachers