James M. Stearns Jr.

411 Linda Vista St.

Ann Arbor, MI
48103

Stearnsjr13@gmail.com
(734)660-1756(mobile)
JamesMStearns.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Internship Program
Masters: 12 credits towards a Masters in Secondary Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelors of Science (Mathematics)
Secondary Education Preparatory Program
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Physics

May 2015
Cumulative GPA 4.0

May 2014
Cumulative GPA 3.30

CERTIFICATIONS
Secondary Education grades 6-12
Mathematics and Physics

May 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Geisler Middle School
September 2014-April 2015
Walled Lake, MI
Seventh Grade Math
Planned, differentiated and taught math lessons based on district, state and national standards
Developed and implemented unit plans using the Connected Mathematics Project
Formulated tasks that fostered connections across academic subjects and cultural experiences
Worked with a culturally diverse body of students
Shaped a safe learning environment where students were able to grow academically and socially

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE

Peer Mentoring Program Administrator
September 2014-April 2015
Geisler Middle School, Walled Lake, MI
Instituted a weekly after-school tutoring program at Geisler Middle School
Designed a peer mentoring and tutoring curriculum for all subjects
Collaborated with school counselors to identify academically at-risk students appropriate for the
program
Math Olympiad Coach
September 2014-April 2015
Geisler Middle School, Walled Lake, MI
Founded a Math Olympiad team and recruited members
Organized weekly student driven practices around open-ended mathematical explorations
Administered monthly MOEMS competition
Wrestling Head Coach
January-March 2015
Geisler Middle School, Walled Lake, MI
Instituted the creation of individual SMART goals for each wrestler
Fostered personal growth by attaining goals through self and peer motivation
Enabled athletic growth through skill instruction, creative drills and peer-motivated conditioning
Unified a team through individual trust for one another and common team goals

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Director of Watersports
Summers 2011-2014
University of Michigan Alumni Camp, Boyne City, MI
Supervised and trained a team of ten sailing instructors
Mediated inter-staff issues
Directed the operation of sailboat maintenance
Conveyed information between the administrative team and general staff

TECHNOLOGY AND SKILLS

CMP3 (Connected
Mathematics Project 3)
Skyward Teacher
SMART Notebook
Software

CBR2 (Calculator-Based
Ranger)
Microsoft Excel
Google Docs/Forms

Desmos

Socrative
Remind 101

REFERENCES
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy
Geisler Middle School
Principal
46720 West Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake, MI 48390
School: (248) 956-2900
SherylKennedy@wlcsd.org

Michael Morissette
Michigan State University
Mathematics Field Instructor
335 Erickson Hall
East Lansing, MI 48823
Cell: (906) 458-2580
Morisse3@msu.edu

Michael Gustitus
Geisler Middle School
Assistant Principal
46720 West Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake, MI 48390
School: (248) 956-2900
MichaelGustitus@wlcsd.org

Mitchell Rosenwasser
University of Michigan Alumni Association
Director of Camp Michigania
200 Fletcher Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Work: (734) 764-0384
Mwasser@umich.edu

Randall Hudson
Geisler Middle School
7th Grade Math Teacher/Math Department Chair
46720 West Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake, MI 48390
Cell: (810) 240-0035
School: (248) 956-2900
RandallHudson@wlcsd.org