Letters of Recommendation

March 8, 2012

To Whom It May Concern,

I highly recommend Michael Thomas as a candidate for a teaching position.  I have worked with Michael in my position as Assistant Principal of Rogersville Middle School with Hawkins County Schools.

Michael has a wonderful rapport with people of all ages, especially our middle school students.  His ability to connect with his students and his talents at teaching simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly superior.  He has excellent written and verbal communication skills, is extremely organized, reliable and computer literate,  Micheal can work independently and is able to follow through to ensure that the job gets done.  He accomplishes these tasks with great initiative and with a very positive attitude.

I recommend Micheal to you without reservation.  If you have any further questions with regard to his background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Jacksunia A Wolfe

E-mail: Jwolfe0527@gmail.com
Phone: 423-341-9425

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Michael S. Thomas

Pioneer Rd.

Mcdermitt, Nv  

Rogersville, Tn 37857

mthomas5982@msn.com

SUMMARY:

Certified mathematics teacher (Bachelor’s degree, May 2011) Strong interest in mathematics 

education and ability to present basic and advanced math concepts in an understandable 

manner.  Successful experience with troubled teens, and math-challenged students.  

Lived two years in the Philippines; fluent in Tagalog.  Certified in Satori Alternatives for 

Managing Aggression and First aid/CPR/AED.  Interest in coaching soccer and wrestling.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

* (2011 – Present) Hawkins County School District, Rogersville TN.  

8th grade math teacher. Also worked with Special Ed students in an inclusion class. 

Coached Soccer and extended contract for tutoring. 

* (2010 – 2011) Cherry Gulch Boarding School, Emmett, Idaho.  

Work with troubled teens in an elite therapeutic environment.  

Use the Satori de-escalation technique; often placed with the more difficult students.

* (2006 – 2009) Thomas Roofing LLC, Emmett, Idaho.  Own roofing and contracting business.  Responsible for financials and hands-on construction work.  Was profitable each year.

* (2005– 2006) Big River LLC, Meridian, Idaho.  Job superintendant.  

Ran and scheduled over 30 contracting jobs with 20 subcontractors. 

Oversaw budget, schedule, work quality, and inspection results.

VOLUNTEER

Rogersville, Tennessee  (2011-2012)  Data Team Member and Football Announcer

Emmett, Idaho (2006 – 2009) Worked with 15 young men in Boy Scouts of America.  

Coached pee-wee soccer. Michigan (2003 -2005) Worked with adult men in 

leadership/counseling role. Philippines (1999 – 2001) Worked to improve economic and 

social lifestyle. Worked with local leaders in developing plans

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

*B.S., Mathematics, Boise State University 2011   GPA: 3.5,   Praxis exam: 180

*Teacher certification in Idaho and Tennessee 

*First aid/CPR/AED certification from The American Safety and Health Institute 

*Satori Alternative for Managing Aggression de-escalation certification

*Two time Noyce scholarship recipient from the National  Science Foundation

*Second Language: Tagalog  (Official language of the Philippines)

*Two years training in Construction Management, Utah Valley State College

*Coached one season of varsity soccer and one season of 8th grade soccer.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Functionally literate in:   

*Excel 

*PowerPoint

 *Word 

*Maple 

*Geogebra

*Microsoft Windows 

*Geometer sketchpad   

*TI graphing calculators 

*Engrade

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