Gerald Braun
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated High School educator with advanced knowledge of Mathematics and German with 25 years of related experience. Teach topics through in-depth lectures, discussions and special projects. Smoothly diversify and adapt instruction to serve needs of diverse student groups.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Mathematics and German Teacher
Pasadena Independent School District
Pasadena, TX
08.2007 - Current
- Taught Mathematics classes, including Pre-AP Pre-Calculus, Pre-AP Algebra 2, Regular Algebra 2, Algebra 1, and Math Models.
- Taught German classes, including AP German IV, German III, Pre-AP German II, Regular German II, and German I.
- Implemented varied teaching strategies and technology to meet different learners' needs.
- Supported my school district's gifted initiative, by coaching a Chess Club and signing students up for USCF memberships to play at district tournaments.
- Maintained positive communications and planning with administration, staff, and parents to help learners succeed.
Mathematics Teacher
YES Prep
Houston, TX
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Taught classes in Algebra II Honors and Algebra I
- Monitored students during field trips.
Vice Principal
Waco Independent School District
Waco, TX
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Evaluated teacher performance using established criteria such as lesson planning effectiveness and classroom management skills.
- Investigated complaints made against faculty or staff according to established procedures while ensuring fairness throughout the process.
Mathematics Teacher
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
Rosenburg, TX
08.1998 - 06.2004
- Taught classes in Geometry Honors, Geometry, Algebra II, and Algebra I
- Co-sponsored Student Council
Soldier
US Army
1987 - 1991
- Desert Storm Combat Veteran
- Honorable Discharge
Education
Master of Education - Administration And Supervision
University of Houston - Victoria
Victoria, TX12-2002
Master of Science - Mathematics
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA12-1997
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Field Trip Management
- Student Assessment
- Lesson Planning
- Implementation of Technology
Certification
- Texas Secondary Mathematics 6-12 Provisional (life long)
- Texas Languages Other Than English-German EC-12 Standard
- .Texas Principal EC-12 Standard
Languages
German
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mathematics and German Teacher
Pasadena Independent School District
08.2007 - Current
Mathematics Teacher
YES Prep
08.2005 - 06.2007
Vice Principal
Waco Independent School District
08.2004 - 06.2005
Mathematics Teacher
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
08.1998 - 06.2004
Soldier
US Army
1987 - 1991
Master of Education - Administration And Supervision
University of Houston - Victoria
Master of Science - Mathematics
University of Pittsburgh
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