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Steven Silknitter

Professional Secondary Educator: Mathematics/Business & Marketing
Highlands Ranch,CO

Summary

Innovative Secondary Mathematics with expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Bringing over 25 years of real work experience which consists of both domestic and international business to the classroom.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certificates

Work History

Middle School Mathematics Teacher

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS RE 1
Castle Rock, United States
07.2022 - 03.2023
  • Courses: Math 8, Algebra 1, Geometry
  • Driven to provide welcoming, fun, positive, challenging and inclusive classroom environment to ensure that all students maximized their success to comprehend and apply required mathematic concepts/standards.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools in order to meet needs of students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails.

High School Mathematics Teacher

Bennett School District 29J
Bennett, CO
12.2019 - 07.2022
  • Courses: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry
  • Implemented Math Busters Club which was after school math club to provide students with fun and relaxing peer group tutoring program to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
  • Mentored students on individual basis (before/after school, during lunch, and zoom sessions) to help develop math skills.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with parents for complete support network.
  • Incorporate my 25+ years of corporate experience (Domestic and International) to allow students to make personal connection to abstract math topics to encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
  • Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
  • Sourced additional resources and intergraded technology to assist students to overcome any skill gaps and to build stronger foundations for ESL students.
  • Provided coaching for strength development and Discuss/Shot Put techniques.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS RE 1
Castle Rock, CO
08.2016 - 07.2022
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Professional Commercial Driver

ProDrivers
Denver, CO
12.2018 - 12.2020
  • Working overnights while attending school. Delivery of King Soopers 53' grocery and perishable trailers to stores along front range

Local Fleet Manager

Westco Express
Commerce City, CO
01.2017 - 07.2018
  • 2018: Local Fleet Manager
  • 2017 - 2018: Safety Manager

Safety Manager

Knight Transportation
Aurora, CO
04.2014 - 07.2016
  • 2015-2016: Safety Manager
  • 2014-2015: Weekend Fleet Manager
  • 2014: Dedicated Account Driver

Education

Colorado Alternative Licensure - Secondary Mathematics Education

East Central BOCES
Limon, CO
08.2020 - 04.2021

Post Bachelorette - Secondary Mathematics Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
08.2016 - 12.2020

MBA - Accounting/Finance

The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX
08.1991 - 12.1993

BBA - Marketing

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
08.1986 - 08.1990

High School Diploma -

J.J. Pearce High School
Richardson, TX
08.1983 - 06.1986

Skills

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Timeline

Class A Driver's License

09-2023

Red Cross: First Aid & CPR Certification

08-2022

Middle School Mathematics Teacher

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS RE 1
07.2022 - 03.2023

Colorado Substitute Teacher (K-12) License - Valid Through Feb 2027

02-2022

Colorado Professional Teacher License (Endorsed In: Business/Marketing (7-12) - Valid Through June 2029

06-2021

Colorado Alternative Licensure - Secondary Mathematics Education

East Central BOCES
08.2020 - 04.2021

Colorado Professional Teacher License (Endorsed In: Mathematics Education (7-12) - Valid Through June 2029

08-2020

High School Mathematics Teacher

Bennett School District 29J
12.2019 - 07.2022

Professional Commercial Driver

ProDrivers
12.2018 - 12.2020

Local Fleet Manager

Westco Express
01.2017 - 07.2018

Substitute Teacher, K-12

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS RE 1
08.2016 - 07.2022

Post Bachelorette - Secondary Mathematics Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver
08.2016 - 12.2020

Safety Manager

Knight Transportation
04.2014 - 07.2016

MBA - Accounting/Finance

The University of Texas At Dallas
08.1991 - 12.1993

BBA - Marketing

Texas Tech University
08.1986 - 08.1990

FAA Single Engine Land Pilot License

08-1986

High School Diploma -

J.J. Pearce High School
08.1983 - 06.1986

Affiliations

  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Software

Infinite Campus

HTML

SQL Database

Java

Google Classroom

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Camtasia

Latex Math Software

Work Availability

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Certification

Colorado Professional Teacher License (Endorsed In: Mathematics Education (7-12) - Valid Through June 2029

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Steven SilknitterProfessional Secondary Educator: Mathematics/Business & Marketing