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Molly C. Urquhart
Online Portfolio: www.urquhartmathpage.weebly.com
Email: urquha14@msu.edu
Cell: (248) 762-1548
"Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas." ~ Albert Einstein
Molly C. Urquhart
517 South Glenhurst Street
Birmingham, MI, 48009
(248) 762-1548
urquha14@msu.edu
Career Objective
Math teacher seeking a secondary mathematics position within a dedicated educational community. I also desire to
become involved with extracurricular activities, such as service learning projects, diversity club, or school theatrical
productions.
Education & Certification (Eligible for Pennsylvania License)
2009-Present
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Secondary Teaching Certificate in
 Mathematics (EX)
 Psychology (CE)
Undergraduate Award Recipient of the 2009 Elizabeth Boardman Kett Endowed Scholarship in
Mathematics Education
2005-2009
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
College of Natural Science, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Psychology Minor
Teaching Experience
2009-Present
Year-Long Teaching Internship
East Kentwood High School, Kentwood, MI
Classes Taught: Geometry, Geometry Lab, and “Math and the FBI”
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Developed lessons, assignments, and summary tasks; facilitated classroom discussion on
various mathematical concepts.
Participated in professional development meetings covering subjects such as school wide
persuasive writing prompts, MME preparation, and common assessment.
Designed lessons, mysteries, and projects that went along with the popular CBS TV show
"Numb3rs" connecting math principals to real life detective strategies used in the FBI.
Created and implemented unit plans for Geometry within the district’s curriculum and
NTCM standards.
Utilized technology as a key instructional tool and incorporated various media such as
video clips, illuminations, Geogebra, and PowerPoint presentations.
Provided accommodations and modifications for students with special needs.
Communicated with parents via phone calls, letters home, e-mail, and parent teacher
conferences in an attempt to keep all parents informed and involved.
Implemented love and logic classroom management strategies to create a safe learning
environment and to engage struggling students.
Applied alternative assessments, such as journal entries, group quizzes, and daily check
points.
Outlined, filmed, and edited a short movie on studying techniques and test anxiety to
improve study habits and test taking.
2008-2009
Senior Year Placement
Mason High School, Mason, MI
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2007-2008
Actively assisted in an Algebra 1 classroom for four hours a week.
Assisted students with class work, lead classroom discussions, and designed lessons within
the algebra curriculum.
Substitute taught with recommendations from my mentor teacher.
Utilized interactive teaching tools, such as Geogebra and Smartboards, to engage students
in algebra topics.
Junior Year Placement
Hill Alternative High School, East Lansing, MI
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Observed and assisted a ninth grade English and Algebra 1 class for two hours a week.
Helped a diverse population of students with in-class work and facilitated small study
groups.
Additional Teaching-Related Professional Development
2009-2009
Math Tutor and Substitute Teacher, Crossroads Alternative High School
28 60th Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI
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2008-2009
Head Math Tutor, Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment (RISE)
North Hubbard Hall, East Lansing, MI
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2006-2008
Worked one-on-one tutoring students in various college-level math courses.
Math Grader, MSU Math Department
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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2005-2006
Worked with refugee students from all over the world ranging from 2 years of age to
adulthood, assisted people with language proficiency, helped students with their
homework, and refereed basketball games.
Personal Math Tutor (Self Employed)
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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2007-2008
Ran a help lab which provided one on one for tutoring for college students in various
math subjects ranging from Algebra 1 to Calculus 2.
Coordinator, Refugee Development Center
Christ Lutheran Church, Lansing, MI
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2007-2009
Actively tutored students in the classroom and was responsible for encouraging students to
complete their work; planned and designed several lessons in both Geometry and Algebra.
Graded homework and final exams for Algebra and Calculus courses, monitored math
examinations; administered and graded calculus gateway exams.
Math Tutor, Office of Supportive Services Department
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
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Facilitated work groups of 2-4 first generation college students; monitored individual
progress over the course of the semester and produced example tests.
References
Kathy VanderBee
Mentor Teacher
East Kentwood High School
Kentwood, MI 49508
Work: (616) 698 - 6700 ext. 42828
Cell: (616) 443-8195
kathy.vanderbee@kentwoodps.org
Amy Kelly
Mentor Teacher and Department Chair
Mason High School
Mason, MI, 48854
Work: (517) 676-9055 ext.206
Home: (517) 694-4640
akelly@mason.k12.mi.us
Don Snipe
Colleague Teacher
East Kentwood High School
Kentwood, MI 49508
Work: (616) 698 - 6700
donald.snippe@kentwoodps.org
Kimberly Cervello
Field Instructor
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48823
Cell: (585) 746-0023
cervello@msu.edu
John R. Keenoy
Principal
Richard Friberg
Assistant Principal
East Kentwood High School
Kentwood, MI 49508
Work: (616) 698 - 6700
john.keenoy@kentwoodps.org
East Kentwood High School
Kentwood, MI 49508
Work: (616) 698 - 6700
richard.friberg@kentwoodps.org