WALTER F. OTTAWAY 4024 Hargrove Landing Suffolk, VA 23435 (757) 636-5124 waltott@mail.regent.

edu

Objective Obtain a teaching position that utilizes my passion for teaching to create a positive, safe environment for students by implementing various teaching methods and collaboration with other teachers to work on interdisciplinary units. Certification Virginia K-6 Teaching Certification, expected June 2013 Master Training Specialist, United States Navy Education Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies; May 4, 2013 Graduation GPA: 3.85/4.0 Cum Laude; Deans list 2 of 4 semesters in attendance Teaching Experience Student Teaching: Three Oaks Elementary; Grade 5, Virginia Beach VA; Jan-Mar 2013 Created and presented lessons which met grade level goals in Math and Science for 42 students from socially diverse backgrounds. Effectively incorporated the use of Promethean Boards, Ipads, and laptops in the classroom. Utilized differential math groups to ensure that all students excelled academically. Established acceptable classroom behavior guide to minimize future class room management issues. Discussed students academic progress with parents during three different parent-teacher conferences. Utilized many student-centered learning techniques, including modeling, hands on labs, and demonstrations. Devised a dry ice demonstration to allow students to visually comprehend how a substance can transition from one state to another. To ensure students are engaged and motivated, activities were created to show the differences between physical change and chemical change with simple household items. Participated in weekly grade level collaboration meetings. Student Teaching: Kilby Shores Elementary; Grade 3, Suffolk VA; Mar-May 2013 Created and presented lessons which met grade level goals in Math and Science for 45 students from socially diverse backgrounds. Effectively incorporated technology in the classroom, to include, PowerPoint and laptops. Implemented differential math groups to ensure that all students have the tools and resources needed to excel. In an effort to foster the scientific mind, created hands on activities to reinforce the scientific method. Established a system of accountability to ensure that all classwork is completed, this allows for maximum on-task time as well as academic monitoring. Long Term Substitute: Kilby Shores Elementary; Grade 5, Suffolk VA; May-June 2013 Created and presented lessons which met grade level goals in Language Arts and History for 51 students from socially diverse backgrounds. Effectively incorporated technology in the classroom, to include, PowerPoint. U.S. Navy Instructor: Center for Surface Combat Systems, Norfolk VA, 2006-2009 Facilitated Shipboard teams in proper war fighting tactics to avoid or defeat enemy threats. Instruction was delivered via team-centered lessons and hands-on activities.

U.S. Navy Instructor: Fleet Antisubmarine Warfare Training Center, San Diego CA, 1995-1996 Facilitated Digital Electronics Training to junior sailors, senior sailors, and foreign sailors using student-centered lessons and hands-on activities.

WALTER F. OTTAWAY 4024 Hargrove Landing Suffolk, VA 23435 (757) 636-5124 waltott@mail.regent.edu

Interactive Field Experience Kilby Shores Elementary, Grade 3, Suffolk, VA; Fall 2012 Observed team teaching and Special Education classroom strategies and various classroom management techniques. Florence Bowser Elementary, Grade 1, Suffolk, VA; Spring 2012 Gained experience on various language arts teaching methods by observing two firsts grade teachers over a 40 hour period. John Yeates Middle School, Grade 6, Suffolk, VA; Fall 2011 Observed middle school block periods and classroom management techniques. Additionally, taught ratio lesson to 25 students. Atlantic Shores Christian School, Grade 3, Virginia Beach, VA; Fall 2011 Gained experience in non-public school teaching methods. Skills and Interests Experience in U.S. Family Advocacy Program which helps victims of domestic and child abuse. Interested in organizing before and after school math and science tutoring sessions. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access.