Kimberly M. Rust

Coeur d'Alene, ID
tworusts@icehouse.net

Interests

Math: Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus
Computer Science: Keyboard/Word Processing, Web Page Design, Computer Languages, (FORTRAN, HTML, JavaScript)
Sponsor: National Honor Society, Computer Club, Student Government, Yearbook, Newspaper, Environmental Club, Drama

License

Idaho Education Credential: standard secondary and standard mathematics 6/12

Colorado Secondary Teaching License

Sucessfully passed all parts of Colorado PLACE exams for educators as of Mar. 1996

Classroom Experience

Mathematics Teacher,

Post Falls Middle School, Post Falls, ID. Sept. 1999 to August 2000.

Rifle High School, Rifle, CO. Aug. 1997 to July 1998.

have taught Math 7, Math Concepts 7 & 8, Math Skills, Pre-Algebra and Algebra I during regular and summer school. Met with students before, during and after school for extra assistance. Incorporated technology and real-life applications in lessons. Served as freshman class sponsor, supervised hallways, assemblies and dances. Ran time clock at basketball games. Aligned algebra course material with district standards. Chose Calculus textbook and initiated proceedings for textbook adoption.

Substitute Teacher,

Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Lakeland School Districts, ID. Feb. 1999 to Pres.

Kellogg, Wallace and Mullan School Districts, ID. Sept. 1998 to Jan. 1999.

Plateau Valley School District, Collbran, CO. Apr. 1997 to May 1997.

Bozeman and Belgrade School Districts, MT. Nov. 1996 to Mar. 1997.

Teacher Intern,

Bozeman High School, Bozeman, MT. Aug. 1996 to Nov. 1996.

independantly taught Algebra I and II. Met with students before, during and after school hours for additional assistance. Created and graded tests and homework, assigned grades. Incorporated technology and real-life applications into lessons.

Related Youth Experience

Manager,

Island Enterprises McDonald's, Belgrade, MT. June 1996 to Mar. 1997.

King Enterprises McDonald's, Grand Junction, CO. Aug. 1992 to May 1996.

trained, directed and motivated work staff. Listened to personnel problems and concerns and took action as needed. Developed public relation skills to appropriately handle customer needs

Computer Skills

Operating Systems: Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98, Macintosh
Applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, Adobe Photo Deluxe, Dreamweaver, WordPerfect, Career Information Systems, HP Precision Scan
Online Applications: America Online, Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, WS-FTP
Programming Languages: HTML, FORTRAN, JavaScript

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Mesa State College, Grand Junction, CO. May 1996

GPA: 3.51/4.00 scale
Completely funded my own education via scholarships and work

Honors

Recipient of Colorado Masons' four-year, $20,000 scholarship, Delta Elks Scholarship, National Honor Society Scholarship, Cedaredge Rotary Club Scholarship, Colrado Student Grant, Colorado Scholars Grant and Bruce and Louise Dixson Scholarship in Math and Science.

Mesa State College Dean's List: Fall 1993, Spring 1994, 1995, and 1996.

Mesa State College President's List: Fall 1996.

Activities

Member of Advisory Committee, "Exploring Your Horizons," seminars for girls emphasizing math and science careers, Montana State University-Bozeman, Bozeman, MT. Nov. 1996-Mar. 1997.

Proctor and Grader, MCTM Regional Math Contest, Chief Joseph Middle School, Bozeman, MT. Mar 1997.

Member, Mesa State College Math Club, Aug. 1992 to May 1996.

President, Sept. 1995 to May 1996.

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