Justin T.

Laurens
justin3479@aol.com 404.271.1285
795 Remington Cir. Winder, GA 30680

Career Objective
Enthusiastic and highly qualified Mathematics Education
professional seeking teaching opportunities to instruct
mathematical curriculum in the classroom, grades 6-12.

Education & Certification

The University of Georgia - Athens, GA May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Education, Mathematics Education
3.44 GPA (Institution)
Certification
T-4 Certification May 2017
GACE Mathematics Test I & II August 2016
Passed at Professional Level
Georgia Perimeter College - Decatur, GA
Associate of Arts in Mathematics December 2012
5-time Dean's List Recipient
3-time Student of the Semester

Teaching Experience
Teacher Candidate January-April 2017
North Oconee High School Watkinsville, GA
Facilitating functional academic lessons collaboratively for mathematical explorations in
9th and 10th grade classrooms at the accelerated and support level.
Developing and demonstrating classroom management abilities while establishing
relationships with community and students in order to foster engaging learning
atmosphere
Incorporating Mobi Interactive Whiteboard, iPad, digital presentations, and projector to
organize, communicate, and explore mathematical concepts with students to increase
interactivity
Evaluating student understanding, adapting and differentiating instruction to encourage
and challenge all students equitably
Practicum Experience August-December 2016
Monroe Area High School Monroe, GA
Implemented lessons for Geometry Support class incorporating high cognitive demand
tasks to promote development of mathematical comprehension
Collaborated with Special Education teacher and Doctorate level teacher to design and
facilitate productive learning environment for students
Utilized SmartBoard, iPad, and interactive presentations to allow students to access
materials and resources for mathematical investigation
Assessed students behavior and implemented a behavioral intervention plan to
decrease target behavior while increasing desired behavior
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Relevant Experience
Math Tutor August 2015
Personal tutor Grayson, GA
Tutored 9th grade students struggling with Accelerated Pre-Calculus concepts
Provided opportunity for students to investigate their understanding, while facilitating
assistance with explorations in order to develop conceptual understanding as well as
procedural
Amateur Athletic Union Basketball Coach 1998-2000
Shiloh Athletic Association Snellville, GA
Instructed 6th through 8th grade boys on basketball fundamentals and abilities
Implemented rules and expectations of players to encourage and instill collaboration and
teamwork as a means of successfully achieving goals

Additional Work Experience

Restaurant Industry 2000-2017
Applebees Neighborhood Restaurant August 2015-Present Bethlehem, GA
Red Lobster 2000-2015 Snellville, GA
Enhanced ability to multitask by working in a fast-paced, high stress environment
Trained new employees on proper service skills and techniques, and utilization of
computerized point of sale cash register.
Effectively accounted for and managed product inventory.

Campus & Community Activities

Georgia Association of Educators Mathematics Education Student Association
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Georgia Mathematics Conference October 2016
Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Relevant Skills
Computer and Technology Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient with Google Apps Drive,
Classroom, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms,
Hangouts, Blogger
Exceptional skills with presentation
technology Mobi, iPad, SmartBoard,
Projector
Language Skills
Conversational Spanish skills
Experienced with dynamic math
software Geogebra, Desmos, IXL,
Geometers SketchPad, Tinkerplots
Proficient with website design Wix,
Weebly
Proficient in Multimedia editing
Photoshop, iMovie, etc.
Proficient in implementing use of
technology in classroom to engage
students in math comprehension.