Author: mvogel

Maria A. Begin
2416 Kingsfield Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Cell Phone: 812-989-2655
E-mail: maria.begin@gmail.com

Objective
To teach in a positive
Educational Philosophy
To ensure success in life you must teach how to succeed, not only educationally, but socially, emotionally and physically. Success comes from motivation within, and I want my students to see that I expect them to succeed, with help when needed.
Education
Masters in Education (two classes left) December 2013
With a concentration in Technology Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education May 2006
With a Middle School Math and Kindergarten Endorsement
Indiana University Southeast
Associate of Science Degree in Computer Technology December 1999
Purdue University
Licenses and Certificates
Rules 46-47 teaching license in Indiana for General Elementary 1-6 with a 7/8 non departmentalized and a Middle Level Math and Kindergarten endorsements.
Kentucky Standard Teaching License for General Elementary, and for Middle Level Math.
Teaching Experience
JCPS– Teacher
Mc Ferran Elementary Grade 2 August 2011– Current
Mc Ferran Elementary Grade 3 August 2009-2011
Olmstead North Math Grade 8 October 2008-2009
Technology Teacher and Technology Coordinator Grades K-8
Saint Anthony School in Clarksville Aug. 2006– Oct. 2008
Student Teaching Assignments
Elementary: Riverside
Fifth Grade with Mickey Vogel
University Supervisor: Robert Krall
Middle School: Clarksville Middle
Eighth Grade with Kristen Case
University Supervisor: Dr. Walter Ryan
Technology Skills
Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access
Freehand Quark– from 1999
AutoCad Distance Learning Training
Basic Web Design (Front Page) Hyperstudio
KidPix Inspiration
References-Available Upon Request

Maria A. Begin
2416 Kingsfield Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Cell Phone: 812-989-2655
E-mail: maria.begin@gmail.com

Awards
Chancellor’s and Dean’s lists during all of my education course semesters.
Additional Positions Held
Supplemental Instructor at Indiana University Southeast Jan– May 2003
I was a supplemental Instructor for a Math for Teachers course at IUS for one semester.
Student Tutor at Indiana University Southeast Jan 2003– Dec 2005
For three semesters, I was a student tutor for various math classes at IUS. I also worked in the school math lab assisting students that came in with math problems of various levels.
Cultural Curriculum Intern at Indiana University Southeast Aug– Dec 2005
During my last semester before student teaching, I was an intern at the Cultural Curriculum lab at IUS. I organized culture kits and provided assistance in daily routines as needed. I also helped to set up an email distribution list to the members of the lab.
Professional Organizations
Kentucky Educators Association 2009-Current
Jefferson County Teachers Association 2009– Current
Student of Education Association Officer at Indiana University Southeast
April 2005– May 2006
Kappa Delta Pi Member Spring 2005– Current
Volunteer Experience
Assisted with Assessment Portfolios at Frost Middle School
Judge for a Beta Convention
Organized and Attended CPR/ First Aid Training
Falls of the Ohio– helped with Fossil Day
Coordinated a Scholastic Book Fair with the SEA that proceeds went to aid schools devastated by Hurricane Katrina

Accreditation
Attended 2006 Middle Level Math Conference
Attended Virtus Training 2005 (How to spot child abuse)
Attended Parent Advocacy Training 2005
Languages
Limited Spanish
Limited American Sign Language
Interests and Activities
Art
Music– Piano and Singing
Swimming
Fields of Interest
Special Needs Students– want to learn more about mainstreaming and inclusion, possible choice for master’s degree
Technology– excited to use in classroom and instruct students on how to use as well
Math– considering pursuing further education in this area
References
Carrie Mc Coy 989-2128
Teacher at Maple Elementary and personal friend
4206 Crown Court
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
Dana Hylton 987-5249
Teacher at Bridgepointe Elementary and personal friend
3921 Coopers Lane
Sellersburg, Indiana 47172
Kristen Case 256-2505
Middle Level Math Teacher at Clarksville Middle
Charlestown IN 47111
Wendy Smith 502-396-6718
Teacher at McFerran Elementary and parent of student in class
Garry Nokes 502-548-8916
Parent and Technology committee member at St. Anthony