MILES A.
COWLES
630 Lafayette Apt# 2
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
(231) 519-2194
MILES A. COWLES
630 Lafayette Apt# 2
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Website - http://www.CowlesMath.webs.com
(231) 519-2194 email – cowlesm@mail.gvsu.edu
OBJECTIVE: I would like an opportunity to synthesize my education with firsthand experience of
working with students. I would like to student teach in a secondary mathematics
classroom.
EDUCATION: 2007-Present
Currently pursuing a B.S. in Secondary Education at Grand Valley State University.
Graduation date: 05/2011.
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Biology
I’ve passed the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification’s Basic Skills Test, Mathematics,
and Biology tests.
High School Diploma, Fremont High School, May 2005. Senior Class President.
EXPERIENCE: January 2011 - April 2011
Student Teaching
City High/Middle School
1400 Fuller Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Supervising Teacher: Mr. Moncada
September 2010 – December 2010
Teacher Assistant
Wyoming Park High School
2125 Wrenwood Ave SW
Wyoming, Michigan 49519
Supervising Teacher: Mr. Rusticus
Implemented open ended questioning during individual class work
Worked one-on-one with students
October 2008-December 2008
Aide, 9th Grade
Black River Public School
491 Columbia Avenue
Holland, Michigan 49423
Cooperative Teachers: Mrs. Purdue and Mr. Matthews
Assisted students with classroom activities
Promoted discussion between students in small groups
Facilitated teacher with grading papers
October 2007-November 2007
Math Tutor
M! Power
Riverside Middle School
Assisted two students with math homework
Positive role model for a college career
I gained an improved sense of student metacognition
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Habitat for Humanity: roofing, painting, trim work, clean up.
Michigan High School Math and Science Symposium: Providing aid as
students worked on a “Crime Scene”.
WORK EXPERIENCE: 2011-Present
Substitute Teacher
PESG
Grand Rapids, Michigan
2008-Present
Manager
Hip Party Store
Allendale, Michigan
Owner: Sharad Nigam [Sam]: (616) 581-4251
Supervise the work of other employees
Heighten problem solving skills
Created a training process for new employees
2006-2007
Baker
Wesco
Fremont, Michigan
Head Baker: Michael Gardner
(231) 924-4651
2005-2006
Manager on Duty
Movie Gallery
Fremont, Michigan
Manager: Debbie King
(231) 924-3403
INTERESTS: I enjoy the outdoors and spent a lot of time hiking and camping. I recently went
to Pictured Rocks, and enjoyed the natural beauty of the many waterfalls and beautiful
landscape.
I also participate at Center for Inquiry, an institute devoted to promoting
science, reason, and freedom of inquiry. I spent one week in July, 2008 at State
University New York at Buffalo, New York for a Student Leadership Conference.
I’m also very interested in many types of lectures, talks, or debates, ranging
from politics, religion to evolutionary and environmental studies. This is a great way to
stay informed and meet diverse people.
REFERENCES: Mr. Rusticus Jeff Holden Mr. Moncada
Mathematics Teacher Field Coordinator Math/Biology Teacher
Wyoming Park H.S. G.V.S.U. City High/Middle School
2125 Wrenwood Ave SW 3745 W. Fuller 1400 Fuller Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan Muskegon MI 49444 Grand Rapids, Michigan
(616) 437-1505 (616) 822-3311 (616) 819-3551
