1. John Thomas Novosad
The Woodlands, Texas
jnovos@hotmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/novosadj/
(832) 585-1750 h (870) 949-0276 c
Highlights
• Experienced Masters level Math and Science teacher seeking elementary position
• Positive and collaborative relationships with students, parents, colleagues and local university faculty
• Reflects on classroom activities regularly and adjusts depth and high interest level for students
• Secures outside funding for tablet computers, lab supplies, video subscriptions, and literacy materials
Certification
Texas Description Effective Date Expiration Date Status
Elementary Self-Contained 12/16/1995 Life Valid
(Grades 01 – 08)
Elementary Mathematics 12/16/1995 Life Valid
(Grades 01 - 08)
Arkansas Area Type Gr. Level Valid From - To
Early Child Ed Standard 5 Yr PK - 04 01/01/2014 – 2018
Middle Child LangArt/SS Standard 5 Yr 04 – 08 01/01/2014 – 2018
Middle Child Sci/Math Standard 5 Yr 04 – 08 01/01/2014 – 2018
Education
2007 Southern Arkansas University M.Ed. - Elementary Education: Math emphasis
1995 Texas A&M University Teacher Certification: Elementary grades 1-8
Math endorsement grades 1-8
1984 Texas A&M University BBA- Finance
Professional Teaching Experience
2014 – present Magnolia Independent School District Magnolia, TX
5th
grade Science and Social Studies
Teacher of the year 2014-2015 Bear Branch Elementary
Robotics Club facilitator
2003 - 2014 Emerson –Taylor School District Emerson, AR
5th
– 6th
Math and Science teacher

2. 2000 - 2003 Utopia Independent School District Utopia, TX
3rd
grade teacher and Elementary GT Coordinator
University Interscholastic League coach
2000 - 2003 Sul Ross State University- Rio Grande College Uvalde, TX
Presented workshops for students to prepare for Math ExCET
1999 - 2000 Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Uvalde, TX
8th
grade Pre-algebra and Advanced Placement Pre-algebra
Uvalde Consolidated ISD: Summer Computer Camp teacher for at-risk students
1996—1999 Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District Houston, TX
4th
grade Math, Science, and Social Studies teacher
Mentor for Sam Houston State University Methods students
New teacher mentor
1995—1996 Conroe Independent School District Conroe, TX
Student teacher
4th grade long-term substitute through year end ‘96
Funded Grants from DonorsChoose.org
Project name Year Amount Awarded
Media for Middle School 2013 $922
Research Station Alpha 2013 $1083
Science Swag Supplies 2013 $591
Consumable Science for Science Hungry Students 2012 $743
Rock Solid Fun 2012 $579
Future Mad Scientists 2011 $590
Into the Future – Technology for Differentiation 2011 $1042
Engaging Science 2010 $385
Back in the Swing (of Science) 2010 $452
Microworlds – Honey I Shrunk the Science 2010 $399
Additional Professional Development
2014 – 2015 In-progress Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy
Deepening Science and Math content, facilitating student
learning, translating knowledge to the classroom, and
use of new instructional resources to enhance student learning
2013 – 2014 Math and Science Partnership - Integrated Science and Math
Total hours expected – 72 per year for three years
2012 – 2014 Math and Science Partnership – Arkansas Capacity Building Math Partnership
Total hours – 72 per year for three years
2008 – 2010 Math and Science Partnership – Arkansas Capacity Building Math Partnership
Total hours – 72 per year for three years

3. 2007 Math Links: Learning, Instruction, Knowledge and Standards.
Total hours – 30
2006 Arkansas Strive Program: Independent Research, Inquiry and Problem-based
Teaching. Total hours – 30
NCLB Middle School Math Institute – Southern Arkansas University.
Total hours - 60
2005 Arkansas Conference on Teaching—Little Rock, Arkansas. Total hours - 9
2004 Arkansas Advanced Placement Professional Development Center- Arkansas School
for Mathematics and Science—Hot Springs, Arkansas. Total hours - 30
2003 Region 20 Education Service Center - Texas: Third Grade Reading Academy.
Total hours - 24