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ALEX KUHNS

Chicago,Illinois

Summary

Ambitious mathematics education professional with strong communication and presentation skills, and proven track record in data driven instruction, seeking a position within a dynamic educational environment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School Math Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, Illinois
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed curriculum for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade that follow the Common Core State Standards for mathematics
  • Collaborated and led colleagues on implementing high-level tasks within the classroom
  • Analyzed data to motivate school wide curriculum decisions
  • Implemented student-centered activities to increasing over 80% of students to at or above grade-level proficiency

Mathematics Teacher

Clay Community Schools
Brazil, Indiana
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Developed curriculum and pacing for over 100 students in accordance with Indiana 7th grade Mathematics Standards
  • Collaborated with colleagues and administration on handbook committee to develop school wide expectations for over 1,000 students
  • Taught mathematics to over 100 students across 7 classes

Head of Calculus Tutoring

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Improved tutor selection success by interviewing 10 potential tutors for mathematics department
  • Provided detailed explanations for all Calculus I and II students
  • Oversaw curriculum development for calculus, covering 4 different course levels

Education

Master of Science - Mathematics

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana
12-2023

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
12-2019

Skills

  • Group leadership
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Individualized instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Instructional strategies
  • Classroom management

Certification

  • Illinois professional educators license: 5th-12th Grades

Timeline

Middle School Math Teacher

Chicago Public Schools
08.2021 - Current

Mathematics Teacher

Clay Community Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021

Head of Calculus Tutoring

Indiana State University
01.2017 - 12.2019

Master of Science - Mathematics

Indiana State University

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education

Indiana State University
ALEX KUHNS