Monday, September 22, 2008

Microsoft Short Story 3

I really liked this software. As soon as I get more free time I plan on utilizing this tool very often. I also got it loaded onto my FTP without difficulty which was amazing! I didn't have access to a mic so I couldn't add narration. :( But as soon as i get access I'm going to start workin on that! I'm just excited something worked out correctly for a change! Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of pictures so my selection was scarce. I also realized that the quality of some of the pcitues was kind of fuzzy so I'm going to see if I can fix that somehow!

This is the Url to my Short Story: http://www2.fairmontstate.edu/users/jtoothman7/PhotoStory1.wmv

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

FTP Attempt

When I went it to save my work in my FTP site I realized there was already stuff in there which I just remembered I put in there my sophomore year of college while working in my instructional technology class. However, I don't recall doing this. This will also take me some practice using but the benefits of the FTP site are obvious now. My jump drive will be appreciative!

My FTP word Document URL: ftp://studentsftp.fairmontstate.edu/Web/

Web Page Creator

I really wish that I had more experience at all this technology stuff. I just created my first web page (linked provided at end of entry) and it was an experience and will continue to be one as I work on making it look better than a second grader's attempt. I have found that I have extreme difficulty in manuevering around these sites and making things look presentable. However, I understand that the more effort and time I put into these the better I will get. So I suppose I will just keep pushing forward!

WEB PAGE:http://sites.google.com/site/computereducation2225/Home

Cover Letter

Jessie Toothman1001 Green StreetFairmont, WV 26554

To Whom it May Concern,

I decided to become a teacher because as I was growing up and attending school I would always be the student rushing to help other students who were not catching on to the new concepts quickly. I was always the responsible student who understood where the teacher was coming from in all of his/her decisions. Also, my mother became a teacher while providing for her family and as my inspiration I decided to go into the same field. I have always enjoyed mathematics and have always found that things just 'clicked' for me. I will be graduating in the Spring of 2009 with my Bachelors of education with a specialization in mathematics and I am very excited to be joining fellow teachers. I believe that all students have the capability to learn and just require the right motivation and support to be successful. My strengths include my personality and my content knowledge. I am very outgoing and positive. I enjoy a challenge and thrive under pressure. I also have taken many math classes and participated in math clubs and activities as well as tutoring to increase my knowledge on what kinds of methods students do well with when learning mathematics.

Sincerely, Jessie E. Toothman
1001 Green St.
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 365-1787

Link to Cover Letter: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcw53snb_0d3jv9vhg

Resume

Jessie Toothman
1001 Green StFairmont, WV 26554
304-365-1787
jessie.toothman@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE:
My maing goal is to obtain a full-time position as a middle school mathematics teacher.

EDUCATION
Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV
B.A. Education: 2009
Master in Secondary Education: 2011
Cumulative GPA 3.62

North Marion High School
Graduated in 2005, Saludatorian
Final High School GPA: 3.9


WORK EXPERIENCE

Fairmont Walmart SuperCenter, Nov 2006- Present
*Cashier
-Assisted customers with checking out their items
* Customer Service Associate
-Assisted customers with returns, money service transactions, etc.
*Customer Service Manager
-Manage Front-End associates break/lunch schedules, handle monetary
transactions throughout the entire store

REFERENCES

Available Upon Request

Link to Resume: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcw53snb_2ccdhf5c9

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Personality Quiz

ENFJ - "Persuader". Outstanding leader of groups. Can be aggressive at helping others to be the best that they can be. 2.5% of total population.

Extroverted (E) 81.82% Introverted (I) 18.18%
Sensing (S) 50% Intuitive (N) 50%
Feeling (F) 58.33% Thinking (T) 41.67%
Judging (J) 51.43% Perceiving (P) 48.57%



Monday, September 8, 2008

Figuring it all out!

So far this course has proven to be slightly confusing to me. I am currently working in the digital tool kit and managing my blog and calendar. However, I feel as if I am missing something rather important to this class. I am in need of some serious direction. Despite frustration, I am excited about the knowledge I will gain from this course and the application of it in my current field of concentration, which is secondary mathematics education. The implication of technology in the classroom is growing in popularity to keep up with the students and is becoming more and more of a requirement than a bonus so I am hoping that this course will help me to keep up with the quickly changing times.!