Joshua Roach

Phone: (419) 309-7395 | Email: roachjs@miamioh.edu

Address: 26668 Sheringham Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Professional Portfolio: http://joshuaroachteachingportfolio.weebly.com

Objective: I desire to advance my teaching career by sharing my enthusiasm for learning with 4 th-9th grade students, to
help them grow and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Education
State of Ohio Department of Education: 4 Year Resident Educator License 2014-2018
Middle Childhood, Grades 4-9: Math and Social Studies
Middle Childhood, Grades 4-6: Science and Language Arts (endorsement)
Submitted the Resident Educator Summative Assessment (as of 2017)

Masters of Administration and Supervision | Bowling Green State University BG, OH 2016- Present

Expected graduation August 2018

Bachelor of Science in Education | Miami University Oxford, OH 2010-2014

Middle Childhood Education Major, Math and Social Studies concentrations
Additional Certification, Language Arts and Science for 4 th-6th grades
Graduated Cum Laude

Teaching Experience

Science & Social Studies Teacher | Northwood Elementary Northwood, Ohio 2015-2017
Taught 6th grade students in this small, sub-urban school district
Implemented Project-Based Learning lessons on Economics to create a student-lead, school carnival
Created differentiated, hands-on learning experiences for gifted and inclusion classes
Utilized data from a variety of formative and summative assessments to drive instruction
Integrated technologies, (Schoology, Notability, Google Drive) to advance 21 st century learning skills

Math Teacher | Connersville Middle School Connersville, Indiana 2014-2015

Taught 8th grade Pre-Algebra, Honors Algebra, and an inclusion class in this low-income school district
Thrived in a team structured school by contributing to team goals, and incentives
Designed a team and personal website (http://roachjs0.wix.com/diamonds)
Planned and implemented school field trips to Lucas Oil Stadium and Wright Patterson Museum

Student Teaching | Highland Elementary Hamilton, Ohio Fall 2013

Taught 6th grade Math and Social Studies in this urban school district
Practiced a constructivist approach with hands on learning facilitated by the use of technology
Planned school trip to the Cincinnati Reds Stadium and a classroom visit from the Cincinnati Zoo
Successfully completed the Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA)

Related Experiences
Math Intervention Teacher 2015-2017
Tutored at-risk students in mathematics after school

Math Academic Team Advisor Spring 2015

Co-coached Connersville Math Academic Team for the Indiana Academic Super Bowl
 After School Tutoring at Connersville Middle School 2014-2015
Tutored at risk students twice a week after school.

Senior Room Support Staff Spring 2014

Mini University, Oxford, Ohio
Created a grade school after school classroom and schools day out programs

Substitute Teacher 2012-2014

Mini University, Oxford, Ohio
Developed a better understanding of the cognitive and social development of young students.

Middle Childhood Education Advisory Board Member 2013-2014

Advised future program changes for the middle childhood education program with facility.

Summer Camp Counselor Summer 2013

Fitton Family YMCA, Hamilton, Ohio
Integrating creative, academic, and kinesthetic activities for up to 30 campers.

Mentoring at Risk Youth 2013-2014

Counseled a struggling teen about lifes challenges, hard work, and the importance of education.

Recreation Staff Summers: 2008-2012

Perrysburg Summer Recreation Program, Perrysburg, Ohio
Coordinated up to 100 children, ages 4-13, by preparing educational, physical, and creative activities.

Big Brother 2012

Provided individualized attention to a struggling student with an emphasis on socialization skills.

Special Olympics Volunteer Summer 2012

Clay High School, Oregon City Schools, Oregon, Ohio
Supported two athletes with disabilities through a day of competition and celebration.

Adopt-A-School, Tutoring 2010-2011

Individualized plans for students to improve reading and math skills.

Continuing Professional Development and Leadership

Attended PBIS training seminars Fall 2016
Collaborated with colleagues to design a PBIS program for Northwood Elementary

Project Based Learning Workshop at Bowling Green High School Summer 2015

Facilitated Smartboard Conference at Connersville Middle School Spring 2015

Miami University Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012-2014

Received motivating and relevant mathematics information from successful professionals.

Two-Day Algebra Conference in Connersville, Indiana Fall 2014

State of Indiana Education Conference Fall 2014

Miami Student Education Association (Public Relations Officer) 2013-2014

 Attended SWOEA district meetings as Southwest Ohios College Representative

Additional Work Experiences

Basketball Official (Junior Varsity and below) 2015-2016

Scott Dining Center Student Specialist | Miami University 2011-2013