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Mark A. Darket9831 Berwick St. Livonia, MI 48150

(817) 583-3113 | mdarket@gmail.comwww.mrdarket.com

Professional Objective

To obtain a Social Studies teaching position in a Michigan school which willutilize my experience, passion, and success with diverse students at allacademic levels both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities.

Education, Honors, and Certifications

Masters Student at University of Michigan-Dearborn

(MA Education & Educational Technology certification)

Bachelor of Arts Social Studies, with Honors

Madonna University, 36600 Schoolcraft Rd. - Livonia, MI 48150, 2007

Phi Alpha Theta Historical Society Member

Certifications

Michigan: Social Studies 6-12 (CD), Political Science 6-12 (RX)

Texas: Social Studies 4-8

Field Experience (4 years)

High School Social Studies

Garden City High School, December 2010-Present

Taught: Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics, World War II, Psychology I Coached: JV Baseball Clubs: Disc Sports

Extended Year 8th Grade Math SSI

Barnett JHS, June 2010

Basic Skills Math RemediationTexas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Test PreparationTAKS Test Proctor

7th Grade Social Studies Classroom Teacher

Barnett JHS, August 2007November 2010

Taught 7th Grade Texas History and Pre-Advanced Placement History 7

Gifted and Talented teacher

Highest student achievement on district standard end of year benchmark testTutored for 8th Grade History TAKS Test Raised 8th Grade History TAKS passing rate from 88% to 97% IEP meeting member Bear Buddies Mentor Black History Program PlaysTAKS proctor

He was able to convey thecomplicated inter-workings o

our political system intounderstandable and interestiterms, making examinationthe topic for AP and collegecredit no big deal at all. Myclass was able to have fun wstill learning, and I feel I ammore prepared to enter colleghaving been in his class. It wobviously apparent how muctime and effort he put intoteaching us, and I couldn't

thank him enough for it.Alayna S., (Student 2011

Out of the many teachers Ihad throughout school, Mr.Darket is easily one of the b

Not only because he is a greguy and fun to talk to, butbecause he can balance that fwith in depth note taking aninvolved class room discussio

He challenged me to think fmyself and acquire informatthrough different sources oththan the traditional textboo

And when he teaches, it allleads to an end goal. For mwas the AP exam which I

passed with a 3 and feltconfident in taking. Any schlooking for a teacher of highcaliber need look no further.

Steven H., (student 201

He challenges me to work hardAlways reasonable and friendlyHe is the kind of teacher that easy to understand and notcomplicated.

-Byron H., (student 2009-

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21st Century Grant Teacher

Barnett JHS, January 2008 November 2010

Dropout prevention program for at-risk students Social Studies & English tutor Boys to Men mentor Soccer coach/coordinator Field trip coordination Summer enrichment program 2009

Site Based Decision Making Team Member

Barnett JHS, August 2007November 2010

Social Studies representative to make campus decisions for budget and needs Campus Improvement Plan (2008, 2009, 2010)writer

Students Training for Academic Readiness (STAR) Grant Teacher

Barnett JHS, August 2007- November 2010

Completed 30 hours of technology enrichment training Increased students access to computers in the classroom via mobile labs Lesson sharing and collaboration Created projects in web pages, word processing, multimedia presentations, spreadsheets,

software evaluation, desktop publishing, and custom databases

Texas Technology Competency Certification completedGuest Teacher

South Lyon Community Schools, Oct 2006June 2007

Executed standard daily lesson plans. Maintained normal classroom routines while applying personal resources.

Student Teaching experiences:

Student teaching, Millennium Middle School, South Lyon Community Schools Pre-student teaching, South Lyon High School, South Lyon Community Schools Pre-student teaching, Allen Park High School, Allen Park Public Schools Exceptional learner observation, Burger School for Students with Autism, Garden City

Public Schools

Practicum observation, Garden City High School, Garden City Public SchoolsReferences

Derek Fisher, Principal, Garden City High School, (734) 762-8350 Sharon Kollar, Associate Principal, Garden City High School, (734) 762-8350Anne Marihigh, Special Ed. Teacher Consultant, Garden City High School (734) 762-8350 Melinda Howser, Team Leader, Barnett Junior High School, (817) 705-5717Joshua Church, Social Studies Teacher, Barnett Junior High School, (817) 521-9077 Carmen Johnson, Science Teacher, Barnett Junior High School, (817) 845-9853 Lisa Macpherson, Level Leader, Barnett Junior High School, (817) 793-5780 Cynthia Elwood, Principal (former), Barnett Junior High School, (817) 239-7966 Mark Elliott, Assistant Principal, Barnett Junior High School, (817) 919-8710Angela Spencer, Assistant Principal, Barnett Junior High School, (817) 449-9945

Mr. Darket is a very creativeperson. He makes history the subject ever!

-Manuel (student 2008-10)

Mark Darket is a wonderfteacher for many reasons. Htakes the time to create lasti

relationships with his studenand they genuinely respect hiIt is easy to see that studentlove being around him becauhe has found the balancebetween firm and fun! Markan inspiration to me andmakes me want to be a bettteacher! I am humbled andhonored to teach with MarkDarket at Barnett Junior HSchool.

-Carmen Johnson, TeacheBarnett JHS

We really appreciated the manin which you kept us informed Camerons progress in yourclassroom and most of all the wthat you assisted us in helping believe in his writing skills.Sometimes kids are told at homthat they can do anything or beanything and that they havetremendous potential; however,

when this is reinforced by theteacher, it somehow takes on a meaning. Your willingness tospend extra time to ensure thatwas really getting it was realappreciated as well as yourfrequent emails keeping us awaof upcoming due dates. Yourwillingness to offer tutoring for upcoming year is just anotherdemonstration of your dedicatiothe kids and we hope that youknow that you are appreciated.

-Parent of Cameron, (stud2009-10)

Your class was fabulous.Jennifer enjoyed History verymuch. You kept her challenand interested. You had a

great way of connecting withstudents

-Parent of Jennifer(student 2009-10)

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