Josh Tomkin

tomkin.josh@gmail.com

Summary Talented history teacher passionate about making the high school experience a positive one for all students and highly effective at building rapport. Possess exceptional people skills and sensitivity to high school students' specialized and changing needs. Highlights

Creative lesson planning Critical thinker Positive and encouraging Self-motivated SMART Board familiarity Excellent time management

Calm under pressure Talented mediator Microsoft Office proficiency Adept classroom manager Kind and empathetic Bilingual in English and Spanish

Experience Wait Staff Assistant June 2011 to August 2011 Bonwit Inn Commack, NY Assisted servers and dining room hosts and quickly responded to guests' needs. Promptly and consistently reset tables with service ware. Transported all dirty tableware from dining room to dish-washing area. Cleaned dishes with detergent and rinsing and sanitizing chemicals in the 3-compartment sink. Individual Aide July 2009 to August 2011 Eastern Suffolk BOCES Commack, NY Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators. Helped students develop and improve study methods and habits. Alerted administrators to any concerns about student performance and progress. Teacher Assistant December 2009 to June 2011 Eastern Suffolk BOCES Commack, NY Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators. Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking. Helped students develop and improve study methods and habits. Counselor June 2006 to June 2007 Temple Beth David Summer Camp Commack, NY Built positive rapport with camp staff and students. Acted as a role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors. Assisted in meal preparations. Education State University of New York At Plattsburgh 2014 Plattsburgh, NY History Education BA/MST

Minor in Spanish Chairman of the Activities Coordination Board's Athletics Committee Member of History Honors Society Phi Alpha Theta Honors Student Association Dean's List Commack High School 2009 Commack, NY High School Diploma