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AMY KURTZ
SECONDARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATOR
B.S. in Mathematics with
Secondary Education
Education Geneva College
May 2022
M. Ed. with Math Coach
Leadership Endorsement
Saint Francis University
August 2023
Honors/
Professional
Development
Outstanding Student
Teacher
Linda Bailey Education Award
at Geneva College | May 2022
Chosen to receive this award out
of the senior education majors at
Geneva College for “excelling as
a student teacher and modeling
an attitude of servanthood.”
Best Overall Presentation
34th American Chemistry
Society Symposium |
Spring 2021
Received award on “Using Applied
Math in Chemistry: TTHM Water
Testing Research” presentation.
Research included lab work on
water samples, recording data,
creating graphs and trends.
Beta Leadership
Development Program
Geneva College | Spring 2019
Recommended by a faculty
member and invited to the
program which focused on
increasing leadership qualities and
how to bring about productive
change.
ammcafoo@gmail.com
300 S. Market St.
Martinsburg, PA 1662
GPA: 3.9
3.8 Certification: Mathematics Grade 7-12
Member of The NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program
Related Coursework: Survey of Disabilities, Educational Psychology,
Methods of Teaching Math, Calculus I, Geometry, Trigonometry
GPA: 4.0
Related Coursework: Teaching with Technology, Curriculum
Development, School Law, Teaching and Learning of -
Numbers and Operation - Data Analysis and Probability -
Algebra and Functions - Geometry and Measurement
Related Experience
Graduate Assistant
Saint Francis University Graduate Education Department | Fall 2022 - May 2023
Managed the Dolly Parton Imagination Library affiliate program by planning events,
handling online registrations, contacting guardians, and hosting registration tables.
Student Teacher
New Brighton High School | Spring 2022
Taught Geometry classes including students from grades 9th-11th: consisted of Honors,
regular core, and co-taught special education inclusion classes. Completed classroom
responsibilities such as lesson planning, instruction, grading, record-keeping, and
classroom management. Observed parent-teacher conferences and IEP meetings.
Grader
Geneva College Chemistry and Math Department | Fall 2020 - May 2022
Graded student homework in college algebra class and student tests in natural sciences
class. Found student mistakes and gave corrections.
Mathematics Tutor
Geneva College Education Department | Fall 2018 - May 2022
Tutored both collegiate peers and high school students in many classes including
Calculus, College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Algebra II, Algebra I, SAT prep. Received
positive feedback from parents and often saw a substantial increase in tutees grades/SAT
scores.
Camp Counselor
Camp Mantowagan | Summers of 2015 - 2021
24-hour chaperone for groups of approximately 14 students ranging from second grade
to graduated seniors throughout the summer. Facilitated team building and leadership
activities along with ensuring student safety. Coordinated with fellow camp counselors to
provide a positive atmosphere.
Extracurriculars
Geneva Student Education Association High School Musicals
Collegiate Intramural Ultimate Frisbee High School Honors Choir