Teacher Candidate Profile Summary: 2008-2009
Endorsement Areas:
Science - Broadfield (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics)
K-12 ART BROADFIELD
Joshua Apple Joshuajapple@gmail.com
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My previous work was working for the National Forest Service as a Backcountry Ranger for 4 summers. I worked in the Absaroka/ Beartooth Wilderness hiking the trails and taking with people I encountered in the back-country. I was fortunate enough to be involved in this unique experience of talking and educating people about issues in our National Wild lands. |
My current experience with children is minimal in the school setting, though I have volunteered my time to teach art classes locally around Bozeman. |
Teaching would allow me to stay involved in a field that is truly enjoyable for me; I know the importance of arts in our schools and would like to contribute my time to this cause. |
Matthew Haugh heehaugh2@yahoo.com
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Artist/Blacksmith, Musician
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The bulk of my teaching experience is in Post-secondary education |
As a lifelong learner, I am inspired to find ways that my passion and commitment to learning is translated to students, in effect; teaching is the cycle though my own education and work experience is put into service |
Mindy Samman mindysamman@gmail.com
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YMCA Prime Time instructor for Springfield, MO school district. Substitute teacher for K-12 in Springfield, MO school district. Substitute teacher K-5 for Davenport, WA school district. Mentor/monitor in printmaking lab at Missouri State University. Library circulation assistant for Springfield, MO Public Libraries. Manager of Russian-American art boutique in Sitka, AK |
I have been around and worked closely with children and young adults for the last 10 years through teaching, being a librarian, and being a mentor. |
I want to teach so that I can impart my knowledge and excitement about the subject of art to students through example, encouragement, strong leadership and expectations to get them to love art and appreciate its’ importance and relevance in today’s society. |
Stephanie J. Symens symens@venturecomm.net
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4 years in graphic design, 5 years as asst. girls basketball coach and 2 years as substitute teacher |
My experience with kids comes from working with them at the studio, from coaching and raising my own two children |
I watch my own two children grow and learn each day and I want to be able to help other children grow and learn as much as they can |
English Extended
Emily Bolles ebolles731@yahoo.com
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House Parent at therapeutic boarding school. Horse Trainer and Trail Guide.
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I have worked with kids of all ages including most significantly three years with adolescents in boarding school situations. |
I am excited at the prospect of teaching young people and the prospect of opening their minds to great literature and the possibility of self expression through writing. |
Lindsey Bosworth lindseybosworth@gmail.com
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High School English Teacher, NOLS Leadership Outdoor Educator, Snowboard Instructor |
I have spent the past 10 years working with high school and college age students, in a classroom and in outdoor education |
I have always been interested in education and am looking for a new facet of my career
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Caitlin Chiller battlegirl@yahoo.com
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Retail sales & management; Bank Finance |
My experience with children includes elementary after-school aide and volunteer in various public schools in San Francisco |
I want to be a teacher because I believe that education is the primary way to strengthen communities and make a change
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Sean Darby darbms@aol.com
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Previously self-employed as owner of a small construction business |
My work with kids is largely as a soccer coach |
I really enjoy working with kids and helping them learn. I enjoy the learning process itself. I know I can contribute well to students, the language arts and the educational community, and I am very much looking forward to it |
Christopher Dresang dresang@uwyo.edu
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I have three years of professional teaching experience: two as a substitute and one as a graduate teacher/assistant for the University of Wyoming |
I have worked with children of all ages over the last nine years as a graduate teacher/assistant, substitute, basketball referee, soccer coach, intramural supervisor, and uncle of six nieces/nephews |
I love kids and I love English |
Alma M. Law lawbros@juno.com
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Schwan’s Customer Service Representative, Office Manager/ Assistant Carpenter, Supported Living Services Program Manager |
I have been involved with adolescents as a leader in the Boy Scouts of America, a teacher of Sunday school, and a mentor for individuals with developmental disabilities |
I look forward to helping my students develop a greater understanding (and love) of literature and writing. The best contribution I feel I can make to the future will be my energy and creativity in guiding youth |
Neely Vacura neelyv@gmail.com
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I received a Masters degree in Fine Art Photography in 2004, and have been working as a professional photographer since then. |
I have had many experiences with students of all ages while teaching college, high school, and elementary kids. |
Helping students to learn a new task, and watching their faces light up when they master it, is the most satisfying work in the world |
Jennifer Walsh eight675309jenny@hotmail.com
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| 16 years Stay at Home Mom; 6 years Home School Teacher and curriculum creator; Substitute Teacher for Private school; 1 year Substitute on Daily Assignment and co-teacher at High School level; 100+ Practicum Hours Language Arts |
My experience with children began in 1989 with the birth of my first child and then extended into my work as a Sunday school teacher (several years), home school instructor, private school substitute teacher, and my present position as a high school substitute/teaching assistant and practicum student |
Passion for the subject area, the students, and for the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others is the primary motivation that has led me toward teacher certification in English |
Kari Williams fourwills4@hotmail.com
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Paraprofessional at Townsend High School in Special Education since August 2005; Administrative Assistant at Montana State University within the Health & Human Development Department from October 2001-January 2004; Customer Service Representative at First Security Bank in Bozeman from June 1991-October 2001 |
I am a parent of two wonderful boys, who have taught me so much about understanding children. I work with students daily at my current position, and I teach Sunday school at my church |
I love working with kids and making a difference in their lives. I believe kids need a positive role model in their lives and someone who cares about their success |
Amber Mathisen amber.mathisen@myportal.montana.edu
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Office Assistant,Albany County Fair Office , 8 Years; Collegiate Staff Member, Western National Roundup, 5 Years; Bartender, Laramie, WY VFW club , 2 ½ Years |
I have worked with kids as a 4-H leader for the past six years, during my work in the Albany County Fair office, during my practicum experiences at Laramie Junior High School, and during my student teaching at the fourth grade level |
I love working with children, and I want to share my love of learning with the children I will teach.
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French k-12 Major
Jamie L. Study jamiestudy@collinscom.net
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French instructor at Darton College in Albany, GA and Gillette College in Gillette, WY, ESL teacher’s aide for the Campbell County School District, tutored private French lessons, ESL instructor at Gillette College. |
My experience with children includes raising my two children, a daycare in my home, teaching Sunday school, substitute teaching, giving private French lessons to children from 3 to 12 the years old, and working as an aide for the ESL teacher for junior high and high school students. |
I want to share my love of the French language with students and help open their eyes to the world around us. |
K-12 Health Enhancement Broadfield
Brian E. Hoflund Hltheduc8tr_64@msn.com
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I have been coaching kids and working with kids for nearly 6 years. I am currently the strength and conditioning coach for Johnson Jr. High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming. |
I am very interested in becoming a certified teacher because it not only encompasses a lot of what I have been doing in the past few years, it would also allow me to pursue health issues that I am very passionate about - childhood obesity and cardiovascular disease prevention |
History Extended
Nicholas J. Bejarano nickbejarano@yahoo.com
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I am primarily an experiential education professional, with approximately 350 days in the field; as a backcountry guide at Grand Canyon, and as a wilderness instructor for an addictions treatment program here in Montana. I am currently substitute teaching for Ronan and Polson School Districts |
I have been lucky to work extensively with youth through my outdoor profession, as well as through youth ministry and substitute teaching |
I want to teach because I interact well with young people, I love my subject, and I want to be in a position where I can challenge kids to think critically and independently. |
Justin J. Murphy justin.murphy2@myportal.montana.edu
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Previous work experience includes whitewater raft guide, ski tech and Peer Councilor/Tutor. |
My experience with children was as a Peer Councilor/Tutor at Mount Saint John Inc. School for boys in Connecticut and the Hawks after school program at Hawthorne Elementary School in Bozeman Montana. |
I am interested in teaching because I enjoy history and I enjoy helping people. |
Dean Wilson wilsond@navasotaisd.org
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Computer instructor for adults – including design of instructional materials Graphic Designer/Web Designer Screen printer Art gallery owner/instructor Community relations specialist for City of Houston Research Assistant to Houston City Council Member |
For the past three years I have served as youth court coordinator for the City of Navasota and the local school district, working with students grades 8 thru 12, providing training, mentoring, and organizational leadership. |
As a life-long learner, father of two fine sons, career professional, business man, and community volunteer, I now seek an opportunity to share some of what I have learned along the way, in the academic discipline that I love, with high school students who are preparing to chart their own way in the adult world of work and responsibility. |
Mathematics Extended
Marc Kerschner marc@thekerschners.com
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Lead Application Developer, Software Engineer |
While volunteering as a mentor for 4-H and a water safety instructor with the American Red Cross, I worked with adolescents of various ages |
I want to teach because of a belief that I have more to offer by spreading and sharing my knowledge than I do by applying it in a corporate setting, teaching is an effective avenue for community involvement, and most importantly, I enjoy teaching. |
Lauren Ludwig lauren.ludwig@bsd7.org
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Assistant Resort Operations Manager, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Special Education Para Educator (Montana and Wyoming), Montana State University Student Essay |
I have worked with children in a variety of capacities including mentor, camp counselor, tutor, Para Educator and coach
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I want to be instrumental in shaping the minds and lives of the future
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Mathematics Minor
David W. Hembroff david.hembroff1@verizon.net or david.hembroff@pentagon.af.mil
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Air Force Officer (weather operations, space operations, strategic planner and strategic communications), Adjunct instructor for undergraduate and graduate courses in physics, astronomy, and remote sensing |
Many years of leadership and instruction of junior and senior high students as church youth group leader |
I have an affinity for communicating the complex in easy to understand concepts and words. I have a desire to use that gift to excite the next generation about the limitless potential of science and the value of learning |
*Also has endorsement area in Physics Extended Major and Chemistry Minor
Carl W. Nichols chricarlst@yahoo.com
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My professional work history is extensive in the chemical engineering discipline. The substantial portion of my career focus has been in process engineering for improvement, development, and research at 3M Company, J.M. Huber Company, and Luzenac (now Rio Tinto Minerals). My undergraduate degree (BSChE) was obtained at University of Arizona. |
I am still raising children and have served as a coach in Special Olympics. I am a foster parent for Montana DPHHS. |
The children of our community are the future of our nation’s technology and character. I desire to incite interest in adolescents to pursue science careers. |
*Also has endorsement area in Chemistry Extended
James H. Tweet jctweet@earthlink.net or james.h.tweet@us.army.mil
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In the summer of 2008, I will retire from active duty as a lieutenant colonel following a 20 year career as an officer in the USAF. I am currently an Air Force Instructor on the faculty at the Army’s Command and General Staff College where I teach air and space power subjects to Army majors as well as sister service and international officers of equivalent rank. Prior to my current position, I served several assignments flying as a Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) in the F-15E and as an Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) in the EF-111A. I am also an online instructor for the Air Command and Staff College’s Master of Military Operational Art and Science degree program |
In addition to raising my own children, a 14 year old boy and an 11 year old boy, my experience with children includes coaching baseball and teaching Sunday school |
Throughout my life, a handful of teachers, professors and instructors molded me into the man that I am today, and now it is time for me to return the favor |
*Also has endorsement area in Physics Extended Major
Music K-12 Broadfield
Robert C. Mathews, III fiddleplayer@bresnan.net
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| 5 years professional experience as Software Engineer/Project Manager for the State of Wyoming | Work with children – Private music instructor for 5 plus years teaching violin and guitar to students of all ages. Guest conductor and chaperone for local high school orchestra. | I am interested in teaching because I believe that educating young people is the single greatest contribution that a person can give to society. |
Biology Extended
Paul Arendt Paul_Arendt11@hotmail.com