Joseph J. Pawlak
Falls Church, VA 22043 jjpawlak@hotmail.com
home: (703) 573-5642 cell: (571) 641-9876
www.mathdude.com & http://lnkd.in/MPhMcg or http://www.linkedin.com/pub/joe-pawlak/2b/b68/581
Teaching, Training or Customer Service
Skills Summary
- Certified Educator (teacher & tutor) .................................................................... IB/AP, regular & SE for MS, HS & college
- Scientific software analysis & design experience .................................................. Scientific Apps (Astrodynamics)
- Task Leadership & Customer Liaison ................................................................. Presentation, writing & analysis skills
- Resource & Standardized Test Specialist ............................................................ Web Sites & Original Doc Development
- Planning & Crisis Management ........................................................................... Curriculum & Lesson Development
Teaching, Training, Software Design & Management Experience
Math, Science & IT Tutor , A+ Tutor (my company) January’90 – present
- MS/HS/college math, physics, chemistry, SAT / ACT / GRE / GMAT test prep
- IT (user SW, security, program updates & web-builds)
- In-home visits, on-line & email tutoring to reinforce skills
- Provide resources (web searches & customized study guides) and diagnostics
- Presentation & content skills coupled with MS Suite & resources assures customer satisfaction
- Details at www.mathdude.com
Math & Science Teacher , Living Stone, C2 Education and K&E June’11 – Jan’13
- Part-time after-school programs tutoring AP curriculum (Physics / Chemistry / Math)
- TJ Test prep and enrichment: Algebra & Geometry (content and test-taking strategies)
HS Math Teacher , The Monroe School September’08 – April’11
- Taught high school algebra, geometry and reading to LD and MR students
- Produced, updated and implemented IEPs (accommodations) & manipulatives
- Produced age/subject-appropriate custom subject study sheets
- Worked with staff and parents to ensure targeted progress
HS Math Teacher , Rock Creek Academy (closed) February’05 – June’08
- Taught high school algebra, geometry and reading to severely ED and LD students
- Liaison to parents, community & DCPS
- Produced, updated and implemented IEPs (accommodations) & manipulatives
- Initiated and supervised co-teacher programs and curriculums
HS Math Teacher , Fairfax County Public Schools [FCPS] September’96 – June’03
- Marshall HS (2001- 2003): Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, IB Calculus & Statistics
- Bryant AAHS (1996 – 2001): Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, TI-8x teacher Trainer, night school
- On-site after-hours tutoring & SAT prep; math book selection team
- Math Meet competition
Substitute Teacher & SAT Prep , FCPS & Arlington Schools December’90 – August’03
- On-call substitute teacher [math & science]
- SAT Prep curriculum delivery, sample tests & diagnostics (summers & evenings)
- Mathematics and science to ED students; revised and implemented IEP’s
- Designed and developed science labs curriculum; co-teach coordinator & mentor
Math & Science Teacher , Developmental School (closed) August’95 – February’96
- Mathematics and science to ED students; wrote, revised and implemented IEP’s
- Designed and developed science labs curriculum; co-teach coordinator
Past Experience
Sr. Systems Analyst , Comsat (customer is Intelsat)
Sr. HW & SW Analyst, Grumman, Space Station Division (customer is NASA)
Computer Scientist , CSC, System Science Division (customer is NASA)
Orbital Dynamics Engineer , Western Union [WU – WESTAR]
Integrated Avionics Specialist , USAF, Cannon Air Base, NM
- Task leader for upgrade of spacecraft orbit determination & maneuvering SW (Comsat)
- Liaison to Astrodynamicists (Intelsat/Comsat) & customers (CSC/NASA-Shuttle Support)
- Trained and supported operations always meeting timelines & budgets (Comsat)
- Built & supervised Unix station supporting Space Station logistics modeling project (Grumman)
- Task leader initiated & supported enhancements to the NASA Shuttle database
- Created documentation of all procedures (Comsat, Grumman, CSC, WU)
- Analyzed & repaired radar & computer avionics systems F-111D (USAF)
Education & Licensing
- VA Postgraduate Professional License (Math & Physics & LD/ED K-12)
- DC Postgraduate Professional License (Math & Physics)
- Masters Secondary Education (Math & Physical Science) ENMU, Portales, NM
- Bachelors of Arts (major: Physics; minor: Math) Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
- Continuing Education [post-degree programs]
Self-Study: AP Physics/Chemistry/Math curriculum, TJ entrance test preparation
& standardized tests (SAT/GRE/ACT/GMAT)
Rockwell U: Web Design, Oracle DB, Java
NVCC, UDC: Web Design, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra
FCPS Academy: Statistics, IB Mathematics
Volunteer Activities
Falls Church Gardens; Volunteer Condominium Board
- Board community President, community liaison & Board committee chairs (finance, planning)