Resume

MARK D. KAPHAN

9 Mildred Parkway

New Rochelle, NY  10804

Mark.kaphan@gmail.com

914.403.1663

EDUCATION

Mercy College, School of Education, Bronx, NY

Masters in Adolescent Education 7-12: Social Studies (pending 2013)

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies: History and Mass Communications (2009)

New Rochelle High School, New Rochelle, NY

N.Y.S Regents Diploma (1999)

Carnegie-Mellon Grant

Westchester Internship Student Experience (W.I.S.E) Project

Varsity Football

Model Congress

Alexander Muss High School                                                                  

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2013-Present White Plains City School District, White Plains, NY

Substitute Teacher

Jan-Jun 2013 White Plains High School, White Plains, NY

Teacher Candidate

            Under the guidance and supervision of master teacher Mr. Paul Davis, the last two marking periods of the calendar year I have been under his supervision to transition from an observer to taking on the responsibilities of a teacher in his 9^th and 10^th grade Global Studies classes. I work closely with Mr. Davis on lesson plans, assessments, and the general work any teacher puts forth during a day. Also I work closely with my professor Dr. Marrero, to facilitate the educational aspect of my candidacy and she closely helps me monitor my growth as an up and coming professional. At the end of this student teaching experience I will have finished my master’s degree and earn accreditation from the State of New York to teach Social Studies at the 7^th-12^th grade levels.

2009-2012 Albert Leonard Middle School, New Rochelle, NY

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Grades 6-8, daily assignments to classes throughout entire school, specializing in 7^th/8^th grade Social Studies. In 2010, I was placed in an 8^th grade social studies class while a teacher was on leave for a few weeks. I worked closely with department heads, other social studies teachers as well as co-teachers to facilitate an enriched environment to meet and assess the NYS Social Studies curriculum. In 2011, I was placed into PAT program which is the self-contained class. Unlike the previous long term placement, this was concentrated on 6^th and 7^th grade students and I made lessons for all subjects throughout the day. In accordance with NYS laws regarding students with 504s, I sat in on meetings, I used the resources the district provided me including the two TA’s that were amazing teachers and people who helped me tremendously in this area of education. In 2012 I took over a 7^th grade Science classroom while a teacher was on medical leave. Just like the other previous long term placements I worked on lesson planning, assessments, and was even able to reach out to families of children in need of extra help, sat in on meetings with parents, assisted the teacher with the grades at the end of the marking period.

 2009                Albert Leonard Middle School, New Rochelle, NY

Internship/Volunteer

            January until June, over 250 hours logged within the classroom. Classroom management, lesson planning, field trips, and other day to day instructor responsibilities were tackled. Working closely with mentor, social studies teacher Mr. Mike Lyons, a collaborated effort resulted in a positive experience in and out of the classroom. After my semester was over, I stayed until finals were over to help out and assist my students the best way I knew how by running reviews and giving extra help to those who needed or wanted it.

2008                Paradise Valley High School, Phoenix, AZ

Guest Speaker

Spoke with high school students in an E.S.L classroom about their life in                                              America. The purpose of this talk was to gain knowledge into local thoughts about the future of education in Arizona, the future students in Arizona schools and plans on life post public education.

2004-2007       Imes Elementary School, Glendale, AZ

Special Education Kindergarten Volunteer

            Volunteer in a special needs kindergarten classroom. I was able to work on my classroom management as well as lesson planning for a group that needed special attention. Along with the three other educators I was able to help out with students when it came to recess, trips and other activities.

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Spring 2013          New Rochelle High School Varsity Softball                     New Rochelle, NY

Assistant Coach

Spring 2012         New Rochelle High School Junior Varsity Softball      New Rochelle, NY

Head Coach

Fall 2011               Isaac Young Middle School Modified Football             New Rochelle, NY

Assistant Coach

Spring 2011          New Rochelle High School Varsity Softball                  New Rochelle, NY

Volunteer 

PUBLICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

NYS Initial Teaching Certification

7-12 Social Studies (pending September 2013)

(2012) Film Review [1776 by Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards, 1972.] The Mavericks’ Education Journal: An Innovative Guide to Teaching, Vol 1, 85-86. (https://w.taskstream.com/ts/martone1/MavericksEducationJournal.html/uthqhv00uphkhsh1hwhshshe)

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2012-Present               ABG Pool Services                                                  New Rochelle, NY

Chief Operating Officer

(Certified in AED/First Aid and CPR- Exp. Aug 2014)

2002-2008       Islands Restaurant                                                                     Phoenix, AZ 

Senior Bartender and Server

1999-2003       Metroflor Inc.                                                                            Brooklyn, NY

Driver