Michael Gardner 3701 Carol Ave #4 Fremont, Ca 94538 (510) 673 2991 ezk3626@gmail.com

"Intelligence plus character- that is the goal of education." - Martin Luther King, Jr. "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." - Albert Einstein "The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts." - C. S. Lewis “Genius without education is like silver in the mine.” -Benjamin Franklin

Professional Profile A recently credentialed teacher with experience in classroom and small group K-12 instruction, comfortable in our diverse Bay Area population, seeking to advance his teaching qualifications through special education experience as a teacher, intern or paraprofessional aid; eager to share a love for learning and help develop a lifelong habit of self-improvement in myself and others. Key Qualifications § California Multiple Subject Credential § 1000+ hours of classroom experience K-12 § Student teaching in 4th and 1st grade, including a blended combination class of main stream and special education students § Classroom control and organization skills, capacity to follow or create lesson plans § Proven dependability and stability; mature but warm personality Employment · Lead Chess Teacher, Know Chess (December, 1999- June, 2008); class instruction, room organization, child safety, parent communication · Restaurant Server, Trainer, Outback Steakhouse (November, 2000- present); Red Robin (September 1996- January 2000); serving customers, training employees, teamwork · Community Volunteer, The Crossing (September 2003- September 2006); small group instruction, teenage experience Education § California State University Hayward Multiple Subject Credential (Summer 2010) B.A. of Philosophy. (Summer 2008) § Ohlone Junior College (September, 1996- December, 2001) § Kennedy High School (September, 1992- June, 1996) Professional Ambition I found myself called to the great need and personal interest in Speical Education during my time in the credential program and was fortunate enough to gain a lot of experience in my student teaching placement. I am registered to begin Level 1 Credntial this Fall part time and am seeking employment in that field either as a special day teacher, intern or paraprofessional aid leading to a career in Special Education.