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Michael S. Bornhorst

132 White Bridge Road
Old Chatham, NY 12136
Home Phone (518) 569-6383
E-mail: MBornhorst23@hotmail.com

Objective: To obtain a position where I can utilize my instructional training and further develop educational skills and techniques that will enable me to become a master teacher.

Education

2004-Present Plattsburgh State University, Plattsburgh, NY

MS Ed. Curriculum and Instruction

2000-2003 Plattsburgh State University, Plattsburgh, NY

BA in Secondary Education/Social Studies
Certification (New York State) Provisional 7-12

1999-2000 Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh, NY

Liberal Arts-Transfer

1994-1998 Chatham High School, Chatham, NY

Educational Experience

2006 Booker High School, Sarasota, Fl

Taught courses in World History, American Government, and Economics

Participated in numerous in-service trainings to become a more effective educator

Developed learning strategies for use with students of various economic and cultural backgrounds

2003 Franklin Academy High School, Malone, NY

Ms. Greg Perrigo, American History 11-12 (Student Teacher)

Developed and implemented curriculum at various levels
Incorporated extensive computer technology into classroom lecture
Matured as a teacher and still learning

2003 Malone Middle School, Malone, NY

Mrs. Janice Jones, 8^th Grade American History (Student Teacher)

Prepared and taught an eight week Civil War unit plan (available upon request)
Actively participated in the Persons Learning Under Supervision (PLUS) program
Developed behavior management skills

2002 Ausable Valley High School, Clintonville, NY

Mr. Kevin Patnode, 11^th Grade American History (Practicum)

Employed a variety of teaching techniques
Structured and implemented an individualized tutoring program
Created and utilized a variety of classroom assessment measures

Work Experience

2004-Present Plattsburgh School District- Plattsburgh, NY

Substitute Teacher

2004-Present Malone School District- Malone, NY

Substitute Teacher

Extra-Curricular Activities and Honors

2004           Kappa Delta Pi international honor society for education
2004            Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership honor society
2000-2004 Fraternal Member of Pi Alpha Nu -President, Vice-President, Internal Affairs, Treasurer, and Sergeant of Arms
2000-2004 Active participant in the History Club
2002-2003 Inter-Fraternity Council- Vice-President of Education
1999            Deans List

Other Relevant Instructional Experience

1997 - 1999       Ski instructor
1999 - present   Guitar instructor
2001 - present   Tutoring positions for various grade levels

References

Available upon request