John ATSU-SWANZY
Hamilton Township,NJ
Summary
Instructor committed to engaging students and enhancing learning by applying different instructional techniques and activity plans to deliver important knowledge. Polished in creating lessons plans, evaluating assignments and teaching complicated concepts clearly. Motivational and encouraging professional certified in Mathematics teaching .
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Mathematics
School Of Education, Stockton University
01.2014 - Current
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
Associate Professor of Mathematics & Education
Atlantic Cape Community College
07.2004 - 08.2017
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded assignments and examinations, recording grades in grade book and reporting to primary course instructor on average performance and students requiring special attention.
- Enhanced effectiveness of curriculum and lectures using computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment.
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones.
- Kept abreast of advances in pedagogy and work to continuously improve teaching methods and introduce new approaches to instruction.
- Updated curricula and lesson plans for primary instructors, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
Teacher of Mathematics
Bishop Eustace Preparatory School
06.1993 - 08.2002
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
Instructor of Mathematics
University Of Delaware
08.1998 - 08.1999
- Prepared high-quality lessons to teach students step-by-step problem-solving methods for conceptual process of math course.
- Implemented innovative resources such as videos, metaphors and real-life scenarios to illustrate course concepts and engage students.
- Taught students how to set up and solve word math problems.
- Created course syllabus to clearly communicate expectations and standards for student success.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Statistics And Research Methods
University of Cambridge
Cambridge England UK12.2003
Master of Arts - Mathematics
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12.2000
K-12 Mathematics Certificate of New Jersey State - High School Teaching
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ07.2000
Master of Arts - Mathematics Teacher Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.1997
Skills
- Mathematical Modeling
- AP Calculus AB
- Grading Homework and Tests
- Group Activities
- Statistical Data Gathering
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Mathematics Abilities
- Academic Advisement
- Progress Monitoring
Certification
- Mathematics K-12 (New Jersey), Mathematics K-12 California (K-12)
- , Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)Data Analysis -
- Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)
Timeline
Adjunct Professor of Mathematics
School Of Education, Stockton University
01.2014 - Current
Associate Professor of Mathematics & Education
Atlantic Cape Community College
07.2004 - 08.2017
Instructor of Mathematics
University Of Delaware
08.1998 - 08.1999
Teacher of Mathematics
Bishop Eustace Preparatory School
06.1993 - 08.2002
Master of Arts - Educational Statistics And Research Methods
University of Cambridge
Master of Arts - Mathematics
Rowan University
K-12 Mathematics Certificate of New Jersey State - High School Teaching
Rowan University
Master of Arts - Mathematics Teacher Education
Rowan University
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