Salvatore Giordano
Elsik HS 12601 High Star, Houston TX 77072 ♦ (281) 988-3150 Ext# 4675 ♦
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
· Bilingual in English and Italian; basic knowledge of Spanish language
· Strong work ethic, efficient, and committed to education
· Focused on promoting multicultural and interdisciplinary aspects in class
· Oriented to: lead students by example; help them make responsible choices and become independent learners; create a safe and enjoyable climate
· ESL Certified
· Extensive experience with MS Windows and Promethean Board Devices
· Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
· Basic Knowledge of MATLAB
EDUCATION University of Houston -Houston August 2016
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Texas State University - San Marcos December 2007
Teacher Certification in Mathematics
Texas State Intensive English December 2006
Program Completion
University of Messina, Italy May 2004
Bachelor and Master of Science in Electronic Engineering
Emphasis: Micro Opto-electronics
Thesis title: Programmable delay generator for asynchronous buses
WORK EXPERIENCE Elsik High School, Houston January 2008 – present
Math Teacher (College Algebra, PreAp and Regular Algebra 2, ESL and Regular Geometry)
· Conduct small groups and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs to ensure that all students are learning at full potential
· Employed assessment tool and strategies to improve instruction methods
· Collaborate with fellow teachers to plan activities that maximize learning
· Mentored two new teachers
Texas State University, San Marcos May 2007 – December 2007
Lab Supervisor
· Mentor 25-30 Lab Assistants
· Report lab assistants’ jobs to the Lab Coordinator
· Assist students with computer related issues
· Provide maintenance to the computer labs
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Texas State University, San Marcos June 2006 - April 2007
Computer Lab Assistant
· Assisted students with computer related issues
· Provided maintenance to the computer labs
Ericsson Milan, Italy October 2004 – September 2005
Systems Engineer
· Worked on a high capacity modem for point-to-point applications for transmissions of data/voice SDH signals on a GSM platform
· Tested the functionality of the new 64QAM modem using lab instrumentation
· Tested the functionality of different electronic parts of the modem board
· Soldered modem board components using precision techniques
University of Messina Laboratories, Messina, Italy June 2003 - April 2004
Intern Circuit Design Engineer
· Designed a programmable delay generator for asynchronous buses (i.e., circuit that receives impulse input signals and transmits the same signals with a dependent delay of the bits). Wrote Masters Thesis for the University of Messina Laboratories
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
· “Opera Universitaria”, University of Messina, Italy full scholarship
· William Bechtol Scholarship, Texas State University College of Education
· Associated Student Government Scholarship, Texas State University
· Regional Volleyball Champion, Messina, Italy