Samuel Ben Rosenkrantz rosenkrs@vt.edu samrosenkrantz.weebly.

com 2020 Raintree Dr Richmond, VA, 23238 804-314-0114 Objective: Licensure: To obtain a position as a High School Physics or Math instructor. Virginia Post Graduate Professional Teaching License expected June, 2013 Will be licensed in Physics with endorsement in Mathematics (Grades 6-12) Praxis II Physics Content Knowledge: 176/200 Praxis II Mathematics Content Knowledge: 160/200 Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment: 563/600 M.A.Ed. Candidate Curriculum and Instruction May, 2013 Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg Virginia Concentration: Secondary Science Education B.S. Physics May, 2012 Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg Virginia Minor: Spanish, GPA: 3.3/4.0 Educational Experience: Glenvar High School, Roanoke, VA Student Teaching, January 2013-May 2013 -planned and assisted in Physics, AP Physics, and Pre-Calculus classes -designed instruction and assessment based on the Virginia Standards of Learning for Pre-calc and Physics classes -assisted AP Calculus classes Blacksburg Middle School, Christiansburg, VA Student Internship, September 2012-November 2012 -planned and assisted 8th Grade Physical Science classes -created demonstrations, labs, and lessons based on the Virginia Standards of Learning Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA Graduate Teaching Assistantship -Virginia Tech Physics Outreach -coordinated equipment support, transportation, and student participation in a travelling demonstration resource for schools and events -assisted in selection and integration of new equipment -Phys 2305 Lab Spring 2013 -introductory Physics lab for Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering majors -assisted during two labs and graded for 72 students per week -Phys 2215 Lab Fall 2012 -introductory Physics lab for non majors -assisted during lab and graded for 32 students once a week

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Camps Airy and Louise, Thurmont, MD Outdoors Counselor (Responsible for up to 60 children ages 7-17 and planning for wilderness teaching situations and team building exercises) -Rock climbing supervisor summer 2010 -familiar with most climbing knots and belay/lowering devices -comfortable setting and using static anchors and sport climbing routes graded 5.10 and below with proper belay protection -planned and led 1-3 day climbing trips including food prep, gear and transportation arrangement, camper supervision in national and state parks, and setting and belaying climbs for campers -Ropes and initiatives course specialist summer 2009 -trained by Innerquest company team building specialists to run and maintain a ropes course including a low ropes course, high ropes elements, zip line, and multiple use tower -coordinated and executed ropes course sessions for groups of campers, counselors, and visitors to the camp -Outdoors counselor summer 2008 -planned and led general outdoor excursions including camping, hiking, fishing, caving, historical site visits, and pioneering -performed an assistant supervisory role under river guides for kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and white water rafting in the Shenandoah, Potomac, and Youghiogheny Rivers and Antietam creek Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA Undergraduate Lab Assistant 2011-2012 -unpacked, constructed, tested, and repacked lab equipment for all introductory Physics labs -familiar with use and maintenance of Pasco, Vernier, Capstone, and other lab and demonstration equipment -able to perform solder fixes for basic wiring and circuits

Activities and professional development:

Association for Science Teacher Education -2012 Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting -Presented with the Conference Co-chairs on the PhysTEC efforts at Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy -Presented a practice session at the 5th annual Conference held on February 7th, 2013 -Helped publish an abstract for "Creating Engaging Classrooms and Inspiring Future Teachers" Society of Physics Students Virginia Tech Chapter Awarded Outstanding Chapter 2008-2012 -Public Relations Officer 2011-2012 -Vice President 2010-2011 -Member 2008-2013