1. Psoccrates Stansberry
5200 Anthony Wayne Dr. Apt. 606 Detroit, MI 48202
psoccrates@yahoo.com (313) 662-4434
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Objectives
To obtain a secondary teaching position that will utilize my passion for math; to create an enjoyable and
stimulating learning environment so that students develop the necessary tools to become mathematically
powerful
Certification
Michigan Secondary Education Certification in Mathematics and Political Science May 2016
Education
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Mathematics with a minor in Secondary
Education Political Science
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
May 2016
Current GPA: 3.81
Morris Hood Scholar Sept. 2012-Present
Teaching Experience
Substitute Teacher
University Prep Schools, Detroit, MI – Grades 6-12
 Maintained preexisting classroom standards
 Encourage student collaboration and inquiry
 Rapidly adapted to changes in various classroom environments
Student Teaching
University Prep Science and Math Middle School, Detroit, MI -- Grade 6
 Developed innovative diverse lessons that satisfied the Common Core State
Standards while integrating multiple disciplines such as physics and economics
 Fostered classroom management procedures that created a safe, cooperative,
and an appealing learning environment
 Partnered with parents to help establish lasting achievement
 Attended professional development sessions to enhance teaching techniques
 Utilized teaching methods that addressed the needs of visual, auditory, and
tactile learners
Volunteer Math Tutor
University Prep Academy High School, Detroit, MI – Grades 10-11
 Applied multilevel instruction to provide conceptual understanding in geometry
Pre- Student Teaching
University Prep Science and Math Middle School, Detroit, MI -- Grades 6-7
 Implemented lesson plans provided by cooperating teacher
 Developed lessons that addressed multiple learners with various skill levels
using real-world situations such as cooking, construction, and banking
 Improved student achievement through formal assessment using IXL
Jan. 2016- Present
Aug. 2015- Dec.
2015
Feb. 2015- Apr.
2015
Sep. 2014- Dec.
2014
Free-Lance Math Tutor
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
 Clarify mathematical concepts in a variety of areas such as algebra and
number theory for undergraduate and graduate students
May 2012- Present
Related Employment Experience
Lead Student Assistant
College of Fine Performing and Communication Arts Dean’s Office
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
 Administered support services including survey design and analysis, front desk
public services, oversight and ordering of supplies, and coordination of special
projects with senior staff
Aug. 2012- Aug.
2015