DAVID R.

BECVAR
dbecvar@hotmail.com

Objective
A highly energetic, organized, and bilingual individual seeking a middle school Spanish or math teaching position in
a culturally diverse school.

Education
19921995
North Central College
Naperville, Illinois
B.A. in Elementary Education
Minor in Mathematics

1995-1996
Worsham College
Wheeling, Illinois
Mortuary Science Degree

2012 - Present
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
M.A. in Education

Certifications
Type 03, K-9 Teaching
Type 29, Transitional Bilingual Teaching
Endorsements: Mathematics, Spanish, Social Studies, Middle School

Education Work Experience

Colegio Nueva Granada (Bogota, Colombia)
Middle School Math Teacher

Classes taught: 8th Grade Algebra, 7th Grade Pre-Algebra

(July 2012 Present)

Colegio Internacional Puerto La Cruz (Barcelona, Venezuela)

Middle School / High School Math Teacher

(2005 2009)

Classes taught: Math 6, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2

Utilized graphing calculators, Smartboard, Mimioboard, and Excel to incorporate technology
Differentiated lessons in order to meet the needs of a wide range of learners
Worked with a high percentage of ESL, culturally diverse student population.
Developed and implemented middle school math curriculum using Atlas mapping curriculum and
McRel standards and benchmarks
Created and maintained classroom website
Conducted many parent/teacher conferences in Spanish
Lead oral, visual, kinesthetic lessons using McDougal Littell Math
Middle SchoolTeam Leader
Planned MS meetings and agendas
Arranged and attended outdoor education trips

Utilized manipulatives and administered math lessons using Math Trailblazers

Integrated technology into the writing process using MS Word, Power Point, and MS Publisher
Instrumental in rewriting the 4th grade curriculum

4th Grade Teacher

(2003 - 2005)

Other Work Experience

Becvar & Son Funeral Homes, Chicago/Crestwood, Illinois
Owned and operated family funeral homes

(1997 2002)
(2010 2012)

Extra Curricular Activities

High School Model United Nations Director, 2004 - 2009

Middle School Junior Model United Nations Director, 2005 2008, 2012 - current
High School Girls Varsity Soccer Coach, 2003 - 2009
High School Boys Varsity Soccer Coach, 2003-2004
Assistant High School Varsity Basketball Coach, 2003 - 2004
Member of National Council for Teachers of Math (NCTM)

Personal Interests
Marathon runner, world travel, scuba diving, reading, exercising, playing sports, boating, hiking