Samuel Wade
Manchester,MO
Summary
Innovative math and computer science teacher offering 11 years of experience developing and implementing curriculum. Responsive accommodator ready to respond to changes while also initiating and managing changes. Powerful and creative brainstorming partner. Demonstrates creative flexibility in complex situations. Has a calm and even-keeled demeanor to help facilitate efforts to find common ground and resolution.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math and Computer Science Teacher
The Principia School
St Louis, MO
07.2011 - Current
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Created clear, engaging lessons to draw interest and develop students' to program in Scratch, Java, and Swift.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
Residential Counselor
The Principia School
St Louis, MO
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Mentored, tutored, and guided Bible lesson study for boarding students.
- Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes.
- Organized weekend activities.
Counselor
CedarS Camps
Lebanon, MO
06.1995 - 08.2009
- Summers
- Taught activities including horseback riding, swimming, archery.
- Positions included, crew, boys riding director, Main Camp and Junior Leadership assistant director, staff development director, boys program director.
Counselor and Program Director
Leelanau Outdoor Center
Maple City, MI
09.2003 - 05.2008
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Hired and trained staff.
- Managed ropes course.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Principia School
St. Louis, MOBachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MOMaster of Science - Learning Technologies
Fontbonne University
St Louis, MOSkills
- Adept in technology
- Group and individual instruction
- Character education
- Math and Computer science curriculum and instruction
Certification
- MO Teacher's Certificate: Mathematics 9-12, Initial PC
- MO Class B Commercial Drivers License (with school bus endorsements)
Timeline
Math and Computer Science Teacher
The Principia School
07.2011 - Current
Residential Counselor
The Principia School
07.2008 - 06.2011
Counselor and Program Director
Leelanau Outdoor Center
09.2003 - 05.2008
Counselor
CedarS Camps
06.1995 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
The Principia School
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Education
Lindenwood University
Master of Science - Learning Technologies
Fontbonne University