Daniel B. Mills

(millsd@river.it.gvsu.edu)
1173 Fourth Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
726-2518

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OBJECTIVE: Secondary Education: Math/Physics.

EDUCATION:

• Grand Valley State University - Allendale, MI
  • Bachelor of Science, December 1998
  • Major: Math, Minor: Physics
  • Certification: Michigan Provisional Secondary Certification
• Muskegon Community College - Muskegon, MI
  • Associates of Arts, Electronics Technology.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

• Substitute Teaching for Muskegon Public Schools
  Middle School and High School (January 1997 - Present)
  • Taught prepared lessons and implement my own lesson plans.
  • Assess and document student understanding.

• Student Teaching at Grand Haven High School
  Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors; Algebra II and Precalculus (Fall 1998)
  • Planned for and instructed all material for this classroom.
  • Inclusive classes, included several LD students.
  • Attended faculty meetings and in-service training on computerized record keeping.
  • Communicated with parents regularly over the phone and at two evening conference sessions.
  • Attended sporting events weekly.
  • Offered individual help before/after school and during lunch.

• Teacher Assisting at Muskegon Senior High School
  Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors; Algebra I and Precalculus (Winter 1998)
  • Wrote and graded tests and mid-term exam.
  • Prepared and instructed thematic units emphasizing cooperative learning.
  • Employed graphing calculators, CBL, manipluatives for discovery.

• Internet instructor - GVSU Freshman Seminar (1996 and 1997)
• Private Tutor - GVSU Math 110, special needs student (Winter 1997)
• Teacher Aide - Corrected homework for GVSU Statistics professor (Fall 1996)
• Computer Lab Assistant - GVSU (Fall 1995 - Fall 1998)
• Testing Facilitator - Science Olympiad, MEAP (1996 - 1998)

OTHER EMPLOYMENT:

• Owner, co-owner of three small businesses. (1979-1995)

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Publication: National Science Olympiad Special Event, American Radio Relay League, QST, (December 1998).
• Founder and FCC license holder for W8GVU: GVSU Amateur Radio Council.
• Dean's List - Grand Valley State University
• "Entrepreneur of the Year", 1989 Honor: Muskegon Economic and Growth Alliance, (shared with co-partners).

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT:

• Arranged and conducted special on-the-air promotional events aboard the WRI research vessels.
• Originated and received messages via short-wave "traffic nets" for international students.

ACTIVITIES:

• Member - National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1997 - 1999.
• Applied knowledge of computer programming and myriad applications.
• "Extra Class" Amateur Radio license: FCC issued call letters: N8PPQ
• Previous member/director Muskegon Area Amateur Radio Council.
• Amateur Radio Emergency Services, (ARES/RACES) member/Information Officer/newsletter publisher.
• Harmonica, guitar.
• Member US Chess, member Michigan Chess - tournament rating: 1640.
• Please see my web page, URL is listed above.

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References:
Charlene Beckmann, Math/Education professor - GVSU: 895-6611
Ben Quick, Math Teacher - Grand Haven High School: 850-6242
Sherry Baricklow, Instructor: Computers in Education - GVSU: 895-6611
John Sundstrom, Director of Information Technology - GVSU: 895-6611

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