Boris Yakubchik

yboris@yahoo.com

1104 Falston Circle

Old Bridge, NJ 08857

(848)248-6473

Summary:

Multi-skilled, well rounded, "people person", and is enthusiastic about learning.

Has background in providing instruction to children of all ages in varied settings.

Certification:

NJ Instructional Certificate (CEAS in K-12 mathematics)

Education:

(2006-2007) Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University.

(2002-2006) Rutgers University; Mathematics Major / Education Minor. Took numerous courses in outside areas of study: Art History, Basic Acting, Communications, Film Studies, Microeconomics, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Theater Appreciation, World Literature, etc.

(1996-2002) Old Bridge, NJ: Carl Sandburg Middle School (perfect attendance, honors and high honors). Old Bridge, NJ: Old Bridge High School (included in 1999 Who's Who Among American High School Students).

(1991-1996) Educated in Russia until 6th grade in Krasnodar School #4 in Class A (the top class out of five) with a deep mathematical inclination.

Professional Experience:

(2006-fall) Student Teaching (Fall 2006) in Marlboro High School (taught Geometry and Functions, Trigonometry, Statistics).

(2005-2007) Junior Achievement Academy (Manalapan, NJ). Tutor and classroom teacher of science and mathematics of first through twelfth grade, including SAT preparation.

(1999-2004) Head Over Heels Gymnastics (Middletown and Old Bridge, NJ). Coach/Instructor; experience with children (boys and girls) of three years old through sixteen. Substitute work for coaches of all levels. Worked as a birthday party instructor with all-age mixed groups (up to 15 children) from three to sixteen years old.

Technical Skills:

Computer Languages: HTML, CSS, PHP, Java, C++, Flash, TI-83 (calculator).

Computer Software: Geometer’s Sketchpad, Math Type, Excel, Easy Grade Pro; virtually any photo, video, audio, 3D production/editing software. Skilled in PC software/hardware repair.

Activities:

(2002-2004) Helped Irena Khmelnitskiy with volunteer tutoring in Old Bridge Public Library.

(2002-2003) Worked closely with Irena Khmelnitskiy, Head of Gelfand Correspondence Program in Mathematics (GCPM). Assisted in grading students' assignments.

(1999-2001) Finished all three levels of the GCPM, Rutgers University.

(1998-2001) Math Team competitor, Academic Team competitor. (1998) New Jersey High Schools' Chess Team competitor 2nd out of 5 competitors. Creator of Music and Computer Exchange club (2000) and Art and Web-Site Design Club (2001).

Personal:

Born in Russia (1985). Moved to USA with family (1996). Has equal mastery of Russian and English (speech/reading/writing). Finished seven years of piano school – competing and wining numerous competitions. NJ Level 9 State Champion in Trampoline. Interests include philosophy, mathematics, art, music, reading, gymnastics, etc. Good communication, leadership, public speaking and organizational skills (successfully taking 21 credits and working at a part-time job).

References:

Thomas Sandoval Cooperating Teacher, Marlboro High School, Mathematics Department.

Dr. Keith Weber Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, Graduate School of Education.

Stephen Stich Professor, Rutgers University, Philosophy Department.