Nathan McArthur

nathan.mcarthur3@gmail.com 3187 Three Bars Rd. St. George, UT 84790 435-773-8926 www.nathanmcarthureportfolio.weebly.com

Mathematics

Professional Profile
Experience working with Special Education Department: caring for the needs of students with special needs, attend IEP meetings, and contribute towards the development of behavior management plan. Well versed in working as a team with the Professional Learning Community to establish interdisciplinary learning. Experience creating lessons using the Common Core Curriculum to maximize the effectiveness of cooperative learning. Capable of differentiating lesson structure and assessments to meet the needs of ELL/ESL, GATE, and Special needs students. Focus on student centered learning. Fluent in Spanish.

Education
Bachelors of Arts Math Education Dixie State University Expected Date of Graduation May 2014 Secondary teaching license Grades 7-12 Should graduate with honors Math Praxis II score of 181 Have taken the PLT praxis, awaiting results Saint George, UT

Work Experience
Student teaching Grade 9, Secondary Math 1 and Honors Hurricane Middle School Development of lesson plans, homework, quizzes, tests, projects, and presentations Calculated and posted grades for: mid-term, final, attendance, and participation Worked with both Powerschool and Schoology for grades and attendance Co-taught a class with the Mild/Mod Special Ed teacher. Tutor in Math, Sciences, and Spanish Paraprofessional at Desert Hills Middle/High School I was my fathers CNA until he passed away Human Intelligence Collector (HIC) Rank of Specialist Deployed as a HIC with the 141st MI BN DSU and local High Schools Washington County Schools Cliffview Assisted Living Utah Army National Guard US Army Deployment to Iraq Jan 2014-Present

Sept. 2008- Present Mar. 2012-Dec. 2013 Nov. 2012-Feb. 2012 June 2003- July 2012 Jan 2010-July 2011

Volunteer Experience
Aug 2005- Dec 2007 1999 1997-1999 Served an honorable two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Received my Eagle Scout Award, helped eight others receive theirs Served for two years in the Civil Air Patrol

What You Should Expect From Me

Excitement and animation in and out of the classroom Collaboration with the Professional Learning Community Sincere desire to learn and grow as a professional educator Preparation, dedication, and a hard working can do attitude Respect for both students and staff Content knowledge, I passed the Praxis and scored in the top 10 percent in the country Willingness to help and serve in any way possible including but not limited to: Math Counts, tech/computer clubs, soccer and various sports, student government and school events

References Available Upon Request