Aaron D. Hamann
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aaron@hamannhome.com

To create a winning team in education, we must not focus on the teacher and the technology; we must focus on the stars of our team, students. -ADH

Objective


To obtain a secondary mathematics position with interest in working with educational technology and coaching.

Education/Certification


B.S. in Math, May, 2002
Iowa teaching licsensure
Educational Computing minor
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Coaching Authorization     1997 (summer)
Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar, Iowa



Classroom Experience


High School Teacher, Alg. I - Math Analysis     2003-2005
South Winneshiek High School, Calmar, Iowa
    Taught sections of Algebra I, II and Math Analysis
    Negotiated contract on Education Association team
    Completed initial licensure and educational portfolio

High School Teacher, Integrated Math - Algebra I     2002-2003
Perry High School, Perry, Iowa
    Taught three sections of Algebra I and two sections of Integrated Math
    Negotiated contract on Perry Education Association team
    Collaborated on District Technology Committee
    Explored new performance review standards via mentoring program

Student Teacher, Algebra - Pre-Calculus     Spring 2002
Indianola High School, Indianola, Iowa
    Taught three sections of Algebra II and three sections of Pre-Calculus
    Explored new teaching methods by presenting student-centered lessons
    Managed the classroom by utilizing existing rules and resources
    Assisted in the exploration of new math books and curriculum

Health Aide / Assistant Youth Programmer     2001 (summer / fall)
Iowa 4-H Center, Madrid, Iowa
    Treated injuries and illnesses of all staff and campers
    Maintained infirmary, daily reports and medicines for all campers
    Assisted with youth team building and high rope adventure

Technology Coordinator Intern     Spring 2001
Nevada Middle School, Nevada, Iowa
    Co-taught a multimedia class
    conducted troubleshooting and updated software
    Assisted tech coordinator with daily activities and meetings



Computer Skills


Software Applications
Experience using multiple desktop publishing packages in Windows and Macintosh environments to create lesson plans, classroom reports, PowerPoint presentations, and maintain electronic gradebooks

Understanding of web design including HTML writing, FTP knowledge, Instructional Design, creation of an online portfolio and interactive web page activities.

Programming Languages
Ability to solve problems by coding and troubleshooting computer programs in the following languages: MATLAB, C++, FORTRAN, PASCAL and BASIC


Coaching Experience


Assistant Baseball Coach     2004 (summer)
South Winneshiek High School, Calmar, Iowa
    Coached J.V. team
    Assisted with Varsity and 8th grade team

Head Baseball Coach     2002 - 2003 (summers)
Gilbert High School, Gilbert, Iowa

Assistant Basketball Coach     2001 - 2002
Roland-Story High School, Story City, Iowa
    Coached Freshmen team
    Assisted with J.V. and Varsity

Assistant Baseball Coach     2000 (summer)
Central Community Schools, Elkader, Iowa
    Coached Freshmen team
    Assisted with J.V. and Varsity

Little League Baseball Coach     1996 - 1999 (summers)
Garnavillo, Iowa
    Coached 3rd - 7th grade boys
    Promoted sportsmanship, participation and basic skills



Activities/Honors


South Winneshiek / Iowa / National Education Association     2002-2005
   Mamber and local negotiations team and Vice President
Iowa / National Council of Teachers of Mathematics     2000 - 2005
    Member and atendee of state conference
Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association     1999 - 2005
    Member and attendee of annual clinic
Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Alumni Association    1993 - 2005
National Ski Patrol     1997 - 2003
    Volunteer patroller (EMT Equivalent)
    Instructor
Clayton County Fair Board   2002-2004
Towers Residence Association    1996 - 1997
    Senator representing forty people
    Floor Vice President
VEISHEA Peer security    1999
Engineer’s Week     1997
    E-Crew Chair; supervised sixty people
Freshmen Honors Program    1995 - 1996
    Mentor Program
    High Altitude Balloon Experiments in Technology (HABET)
Engineering Student Council     1995 - 1996
    Freshman Representative for new engineering students
Intramural Sports    1995 - 2002
    basketball, volleyball, softball, football, broomball
National Dean's List    1995 - 1998
Youth Volunteer Clayton County 4-H    1995 - 2000