Jessica F. Waggener

jfurr@coe.uga.edu

 

Profile  Graduate assistant completing an M.Ed. in Secondary Mathematics at the University of Georgia.  Nine years tutoring and four years assistant teaching experience.
Education   M.Ed. Secondary Mathematics; current; Univ. of Georgia; 4.0/4.0 GPA 
 B.S. Mathematics; 1996; Louisiana State University; 3.7/4.0 GPA 
 H.S. Diploma; 1992; Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts 
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Experience		 Private and Volunteer Math Tutoring, 1989-current.  Instruct students in general math through calculus, emphasizing analytical reasoning and study skills. 
 
University of Georgia, Dept. of Mathematics Education, Athens, GA 
    Graduate Assistant, 9/96-current. Assist and assess pre-service elementary and middle school teachers in content and methodology courses.  Develop a database of departmental resources. 
Faith Presbyterian Church, Watkinsville, GA
    Middle School Youth Leader, 9/97-current. Plan and lead weekly meetings for approximately twenty-five students.  Assist with special events.
Greene-Taliaffero Comprehensive High School, Greensboro, GA 
    Student Teacher, 3/96-current.  Taught traditional and innovative lessons in general mathematics through Algebra II. 
Sylvan Learning Center, Baton Rouge, LA 
    Teacher, 1/96-5/96.  Provided interactive, individual instruction.  Supervised learning for K-12 reading and mathematics. 
Louisiana State University, Dept. of Mathematics, Baton Rouge, LA 
    Math Supervised Study Tutor, 1/94-5/96.  Provided individual, question-specific instruction.  Presented brief lectures. 
    Lab Assistant, 8/93-12/95.  Conducted algebra review classes.  Administered, graded weekly quizzes.· Office Assistant, 8/92-5/93.
Other  
Experience		 Maxwell AFB, 42nd Contracting Squadron, U.S. Dept. of Defense, Montgomery, AL 
    Contracting Assistant, 6/96-8/96.  Updated, maintained, and redesigned contracting filing systems.  Coordinated individual contracts and managed all related problems.
 Statistical Resources, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA 
     Office Assistant and Data-Entry Personnel, 5/94-12/94 
American Embassy, Abidjan, Côté d'Ivoire
    Community Liaison Assistant, summers 1992, 1993.  Coordinated diplomatic community social functions.  Generated weekly articles. 
    Personnel Officer Assistant, summer 1991.  Reorganized office during transition.  Compiled weekly newsletter.
Skills Expert in MSWord, Excel, Geometer's Sketchpad, and Netscape Composer.    Can work with many other programs in both Windows and Macintosh environments.
Recognitions UGA Graduate Assistantship; LSU Chancellor & National Merit Scholar.· Certified Regular Tutor by College Reading and Learning Association.· U.S. State Dept. service commendations (unprecedented), 8/91, 8/92.
Leadership  Student Drama Group, Creative Director, 8/95-5/96.· Baptist Student Union Community Ministries Coordinator, 8/93-5/95.
Membership   National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Mathematics Education Student Association, Phi Beta Kappa
 
References available upon request with an original signature, from:
Career Planning & Placement Center
Clark Howell Hall, University of Georgia
Athens, GA   30602
(706)-542-3375
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