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Welcome To

ME!

From Mr. David Platt

Educator

Wheeler High School -

Marietta, GA

 

 

 



 

 

My Curriculum Vitae

 

OBJECTIVE To use my knowledge, abilities, and experience as an educator, to secure a teaching position in order to help and improve an educational institution and assist the surrounding community.
   
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
   
DIRECTOR The National Engineering & Science Foundation (NESF) Inc.  10/2005 – 07/2006
  Director for Curriculum Development & Publications, Event Coordinator, Treasurer & Incorporator
 

·    Incorporated a foundation to professionally and financially support science, engineering, and technical career department programs in education.

 

·    Meet with community leaders to affect strategies to raise funds for and assist local area schools in need.

 

·    Assist educational programs in areas such as curriculum, student outreach, teacher professional development, student academic enrichment and academic competitions.

 

·    Work with community businesses and leaders to fund scholarship opportunities for students.

   
COORDINATOR Stranahan Technology & Engineering Partnership (S.T.E.P.)  06/2001 – 07/2006
 

·    Developed, implemented and composed a comprehensive four-year high school Engineering Research & Technology Curriculum, including; course objectives, guidelines, syllabi, daily lessons and assessments.

 

·    Work with colleagues, administrators, parents, community members and local political leaders to promote, fund and effectively put into practice the curriculum

 

·    Presented – Integrating Engineering and Career/Technical Students into a Rigorous and Comprehensive Program - 19th Annual HSTW Staff Development Conference – July 2005

   

TEACHER

Wheeler High School 07/2008 - Current
  Magnet Physics, AP Physics C - Mechanics, Advanced Physics - Robotics
  (Coming Soon - Aerospace Engineering)
  375 Holt Road
  Marietta, GA 30068
  Phone – (770) 578-3266
  FAX – (770) 578-3268
  Principal – Mr. Ed Thayer
  Science Department Chair – Dr. Cheryl Crooks
   
  Woodland High School 07/2006 - 06/2008

 

Foundations of Engineering & Technology, Engineering Concepts, Engineering Applications, Engineering  Research, Design & Project Management, Entrepreneurial Ventures, GHSGT Math & Science Remediation, TSA

 

800 Old Alabama Road

 

Cartersville, GA 30120

 

Phone – (770) 606-5870

 

FAX – (770) 606- 2080

 

Principal – Dr. Paul Sabin

 

Career/Technology Department Chair – Patricia McPherson

 

 

 

Stranahan High School 06/2000 – 07/2006

 

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Physics, Engineering Research I – VI (Honors Level Courses),  Engineering Technology I – III (Honors Level Courses)

 

1800 S.W. Fifth Place

 

Fort Lauderdale, FL  33312

 

Phone – (754) 323-2100

 

FAX – (754) 323-2230

 

Principal – Deborah J. Owens

 

Science Department Chair – Georgette Treloar

 

 

 

Adjunct Professor – Broward Community College (BCC)  Broward County Florida

Ft. Lauderdale & Pembroke Pines Campuses  12/1997 – 06/2000

 

Physical Science & Mathematics – Pre-Algebra and Elementary Algebra

 

 

BCC EVALUATION RATING

4.64 (Out of a possible 5.0) - Evaluation Fields Include – Control, Planning and Organizing, Decisiveness/Judgment, Sensitivity, Leadership, Initiative, Analysis, Tolerance for Stress, Technical/Professional Proficiency, Adaptability/Cooperation, and Impact/Communication

 

 

CERTIFICATIONS

Georgia Professional Teacher Certification T-5 – Mathematics 6 – 12  (FLD743)

 

Georgia Professional Teacher Certification  T-5 – Physics 6 – 12  (FLD751)

 

Georgia Professional Teacher Certification  T-5 – Technology Education 6 – 12  (FLD769)

 

Florida Teacher Certification – Subject Area Exam – Mathematics 6 – 12

 

Florida Teacher Certification – Subject Area Exam – Physics 6 – 12

 

Florida Teacher Certification – Subject Area Exam – Industrial Arts/Technology 6 – 12

 

Florida Adult, Community & High School/Co-Enrolled Teaching Certification

 

 

EDUCATION

Florida Atlantic University, Davie, FL, and Boca Raton, FL

 

Continuing Education in Mathematics, Mathematics & Science Education, & General Education

 

Professional Development Coursework-1997–2001  GPA – 3.80

 

 

 

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

 

Master of Science and Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

 

Graduated - December 1995 GPA – 5.77

 

 

 

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

 

Bachelor of Science and Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

 

Graduated With Honors – December 1994 GPA – 3.43
 
 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT –                      808 Total In-Service & 8 PLU Credit Hours Earned
CTAE Instructional Learning Tools Vocational/Technical Lab Safety
Pacesetter Mathematics – Pre-Calculus Curriculum Mapping in Mathematics
Mathematics Instructional Modeling Middle Grade Mathematics
Methods For Teaching Geometry in High School ESOL Certification
Creating & Implementing a Webquest – Work Product - http://www.geocities.com/mrplatt2000/index.htm High Schools That Work - Instructional Coaches Academy - Strategies for Actively Engaging Students in Learning
Adult, Community & High School/Co-Enrolled Teaching Reading in the Content Area
College Board FCAT Strategies Reading Strategies in Mathematics & Physics
Creative & Innovative Thinking Strategies Exeter Academy Mathematics Strategies & Methods
Using Data to Lead Change CRISS Methodology
Creating a Learning Centered School Tech Prep Teachers Academy
School Based Leadership Development  

 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
  The Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
  Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
  The Southern Poverty Law Center’s National Campaign for Teaching Tolerance
 

 

 

SELECTED COURSEWORK

 

 

 

EDUCATION

PSYCHOLOGY

Applied Learning Theory

Introduction to Behavior
 

Education in a Multicultural Society

Psychology of the Personality
 

Educational Measurement and Evaluation

Personal Growth
 

Applied Educational Technology

Abnormal Psychology
 

Trends and Issues in School Curriculum

 
 

Technical Writing

 
  Principles and Methods, Teaching: Elementary and Middle School Mathematics
  Principles and Methods, Teaching: Middle and Secondary School Mathematics
  Principles and Methods, Teaching: Middle and Secondary School Science
   
 

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

 

History of Mathematics

Physical Science
 

Statistics

Astronomy
 

College Algebra

Biology
 

Trigonometry

Chemistry and Chemistry Laboratory (1 – II)
 

Number Theory

Physics and Physics Laboratory (I – III)
 

Analytical Geometry and Calculus (I – IV)

Various Laboratory and Testing Methods
 

Linear Algebra

Statics and Dynamics
 

Engineering Analysis

Solid Mechanics
 

Computational (Numerical) Methods

Structural Mechanics I and II
 

Partial Differential Equations

Philosophy of Space and Time
 

Complex Variables

Propulsion Methods
   
PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS  
 

·         To help each and every one of my students develop as a lifelong learner and problem solver.

·         Work hard to have a positive influence on all of my students, their parents, and my fellow educators.

 

·         Improve not only my students’ knowledge and abilities, but also genuinely stimulate their interest and excitement for engineering, mathematics and the sciences.

 

·         Consistently and constantly work to improve myself as an educator, using all available resources, including supervisors, peers, professional research, professional publications, educational institutions, and workshops.

   
HONORS AND AWARDS  
 

·         Broward County Business-Education Partnership of the Year Award 2004-2005

 

·         State of Florida BEST Business-Education Partnership Initiative 2003-2004

 

·         Recipient of Aerospace Educator Grant, 2003

 

·         Florida Atlantic University President’s List - Spring 2000

 

·         Florida Atlantic University Dean’s List - Spring 2000

 

·         University of Michigan Dean’s List, Winter 1994 and Fall 1994

 

·         State of Michigan Honors Scholarship Recipient 1994

 

·         Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society 1994

   
PERSONAL INTERESTS  
 

·         Deep Sea Fishing, Golf, SCUBA Diving, Swimming, Football, Tennis, Music, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Caving, Camping, Physical and Personal Wellness