SYDNEY MOSS

https://sydneymoss.weebly.com/
1020 13th Street Southwest, Watertown, SD 57201 • 605-881-8245 • sydney.moss@k12.sd.us

SKILLS PROFILE:
Motivated college student and future Secondary Mathematics Education Teacher. Experience
developing and teaching lesson plans, many that incorporate the use of technology. Detail-oriented, efficient,
and organized. Highly trustworthy and resourceful. Displays excellent written and verbal communication
skills. Works well with members of a team. Lifelong learner. Eager to inspire and educate all students.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:

 Microsoft Office  Khan Academy

 Google Drive Applications  GeoGebra
 Website Design  Knowledge working with graphing
 Desmos calculators and apps
EDUCATION:
Dakota State University • Madison, SD Fall 2016-Present
Major: Secondary Mathematics Education Anticipated Graduation: May 2020
Minor: K-12 Educational Technology, Center of Excellence
Current Cumulative GPA 4.0 on 4.0 scale
President’s List (Fall 2016-Present)
Castlewood High School • Castlewood, SD May 2016
Cumulative GPA 3.99 on 4.0 scale
Class of 2016 Salutatorian

CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Student Teaching Experience 2019-2020 School Year
Waverly/South Shore • Waverly, SD • Mrs. Strang • 6-8 Mathematics
Waverly/South Shore • Waverly, SD • Mr. Palo • Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Geometry
Level III Field Experience Fall 2018
Madison Middle School • Madison, SD • Mrs. Kratovil • 8 Grade/Inclusion Math, Algebra I
th

Practicum Field Experience Spring 2018

Madison Middle School • Madison, SD • Ms. Blake • 6th Reading
Madison Middle School • Madison, SD • Mrs. Wiese • 7th Grade Math

WORK EXPERIENCE:
SD Game, Fish, and Parks • Watertown, SD May 2016-Present (seasonal)
Campground Attendant Supervisor
 Supervise the team of campground attendants
 Ensure members of team work together to facilitate a clean, well-managed park
 Provide guests with information upon check-in
 Communicate with the public
 Provide naturalist assistance with various activities (crafts, education programs, etc.)
Babysitting/Caretaker • Madison, SD January 2018 – May 2019
 Provide necessary childcare (feeding, clothing, changing diapers, etc.)
 Teach child how to count, recognize colors and shapes, etc.
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS/CONFERENCES:

 SD STEM ED Conference Feb 2020

 College of Education Principals’ Panel and Poverty Simulation Fall 2019
 Kappa Sigma Iota Spring 2019 – Present
 National Honor Society of Leadership and Success Spring 2018 - Present
 Teachers of Tomorrow Fall 2016 - Present
 College of Education Diversity and Technology Conference Fall 2018 & 2019
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

 DSU Day of Service Spring 2017 - Fall 2019

 English as Second Language (ESL) Program Fall 2016 - December 2017
HONORS/AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS:

 Dakota State University President’s List Fall 2016 – Present

 Dakota State University Champion Scholar Fall 2016 – Present
 South Dakota Regent Scholar Spring 2016
 President’s Award of Academic Excellence Spring 2016
 Class of 2016 Salutatorian Spring 2016
 John Philip Sousa Band Award Spring 2016
 Patrick S. Gilmore Band Award Spring 2015
 National Honor Society Spring 2014 – Spring 2016
 American Legion Certificate of School Award Spring 2012
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
Sarah Strang Kevin Smith
6-8th Grade Math and Science Teacher Assistant Professor of Math Education
Waverly/South Shore Middle School Dakota State University
319 Mary Place 820 North Washington Avenue
Waverly, SD 57201 Madison, SD 57042
School: (605)-886-9174 Cell: (605)-695-5339
sarah.strang@k12.sd.us School: (605)-256-5175
Cooperating Teacher kevin.smith@dsu.edu
Rodney Palo University Supervisor
9-12 Mathematics Teacher Richard Avery
Waverly/South Shore High School Professor of Mathematics
319 Mary Place Dakota State University
Waverly, SD 57201 820 North Washington Avenue
Cell: (605)-690-7456 Madison, SD 57042
School: (605)-886-9174 School: (605)-256-5188
rodney.palo@k12.sd.us rich.avery@dsu.edu
Cooperating Teacher Academic Advisor