Andrew Fons

954-235-1085 | drewfons@gmail.com | 501 S New Hampshire Ave Apt 353, Los Angeles, CA 90020

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Six years of total teaching experience (Five years in a middle school setting, one year in a high school setting)
• Extensive knowledge and experience in school data systems – Microsoft Suite (Excel, Forms, OneDrive, Outlook,
PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Word), Google Suite (Calendar, Classroom, Docs, Drive, Forms, Gmail, Sheets, and
Slides) PowerSchool, ProgressBook, Focus, and multiple CAASPP interfaces

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES
• To continue working as an 8th grade mathematics teacher
• To complete the Fullerton Induction Program and clean my teaching credential in California
• To grow in my leadership skills and work towards becoming a school administrator

SKILLS
• Demonstrates strong communication skills with students and parents
• Educated and experienced in interactive learning
• Fosters the development of student rapport
• Utilizes multimedia techniques
• Exhibits efficient organization skills

EDUCATION
California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential May 2017
English Language Learners Certification May 2019
CSU Fullerton, Teacher Induction Program May 2022

Ohio Alternative Resident Educator License June 2016

Ohio DOE, Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute (IPTI)

Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio May 2014

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Environmental Science
• Mathematics Tutor
• College Theatre Manager and Audio Director
• College Television Station Manager and Graphics Designer
• General Member of the Alpha Phi Omega Service Organization

St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida May 2010
High School Diploma
• Eagle Scout

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
New Designs Charter School Los Angeles, CA
8th Grade Mathematics Teacher August 2017-Present
• Designed curriculum based on Common Core Standards supported by Edmentum© and SpringBoard© content
• Planned and executed multiple modality lessons
• Lead teacher for the 8th grade team since August 2019
• A leader of the Distance Learning Committee for COVID-19
• Provided one-on-one instructional assistance to students at varying ability levels
• Designed a creative, technology based, multidisciplinary, re-teaching quarterly summative assessment
• Worked with Intervention Specialists to differentiate the quarterly summative assessment
• Mentoring new math teachers
Clay High School Portsmouth, Ohio
High School Mathematics Teacher August 2016 – June 2017
• Taught Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2
• Designed curriculum based on Common Core Standards
• Provided one-on-one instructional assistance to students at varying ability levels
• Designed a creative, technology based, multidisciplinary, re-teaching quarterly summative assessment
Long-term substitute for mathematics; Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 April 2016 – May 2016
• Adapted premade lesson plans to better accommodate student needs
• Administered formative and summative assessments
• Provided one-on-one instructional assistance to students at varying ability levels
Veolia East Chicago, Indiana
Environmental Specialist February 2015 to April 2016
 • Regulated the hazardous waste other companies would produce
• Providing technical solutions for generators so they can be more environmentally conscious
• Training other employees on the intricacies of the company computer systems
Boy Scout of America Atlanta Area Council: Woodruff Scout Reservation Blairsville, Georgia
Executive Camp Commissioner Summers 2009 thru 2014
• Previous positions: Camp Commissioner, Assistant Program Director, Camp Counselor/Instructor

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND DEVELOPMENTS

• Attended specialized professional developments for Edmentum curriculum, SpringBoard curriculum, and LACOE
mathematical instructional practices
• Created technologically integrated academic content that was user friendly for distant learning during COVID-19
• Grade level leader for the 8th grade team since August 2019
• Collected, organized, and interpreted student grades, parent contact logs, and other student data for the teachers in my grade
level
• Math department chair for the 2018-2019 school year
• Lead supervisor for the Dungeons and Dragons club

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

• Stay updated on technological advancements to incorporate into my lessons
• Dungeons and Dragons