Joshua Z. Bock
1592 Stillwater St.
White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110
(651) 249-6697
[email protected]
Objective To develop competent, caring, citizens in a classroom community through learning relationships and constructivism.
Education
Educational Doctorate ABD
K-12 Administrative Coursework Completed Hamline University
Dissertation title: Is there a need for more male primary education teachers?
2011
Master of Arts in Education
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Thesis title: How will a comprehensive reading program (reading aloud, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading) increase the amount of time my students spend reading for fun, thus creating authentic, independent readers?
2004
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Minor in Coaching
Middle School course work completed 1998
University of Wisconsin- River Falls
1998
Honors
Awarded St. Mary’s Twin Cities KS95 Teacher of the Week
Nominated Minnesota Teacher of the Year
Nominated White Bear Lake Teacher of the Year
Awarded Teacher of Excellence in White Bear Lake School District
Chair of Grant writing Committee
Awarded $3000 3M Ingenuity Grant
Elected White Bear Lake Teacher’s Association Union Representative
District Math Representative
Dean’s List
Invited to present an educational poster for UW-River Falls Scholarly Activity Day
Represented UW-River Falls Student Teachers before NCATE
All-State high school baseball player
All- Conference college baseball player
Minnesota Amateur Baseball State Champion 1991
Professional Presentations
Presented innovative ideas as a White Bear Lake Teacher’s Association Presidential Candidate
Educational Doctorate Synthesis Presentation
Teaching Experience
Elementary Classroom Teacher
(Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades): Lakeaires and Oneka Elementary Schools, White Bear Lake, MN 2002-Present
Representative to District 624 math committee
Instruct colleagues on district math goals
Represent Lakeaires’ teachers for 5 years to White Bear Lake Teacher’s Association
Facilitate mathematical thinking using the Investigations math curriculum
Engage students in Balanced/Comprehensive Literacy including read/write aloud, shared reading/writing, guided reading/writing, and independent reading/writing
Facilitate reader’s/writer’s workshops
Model awareness of diversity and promote equity within the classroom
Middle School Science Instructor
(Sixth Grade): Inver Grove Heights Middle School, Inver Grove Heights, MN 2000-2002
Taught science concepts to students by employing constructivist techniques and real life experiences
Supplemented 6th grade science curriculum by creating lessons based on meaningful hands-on, hearts-on, minds on principles
Coordinated Youth Excelling in School Program
Middle School Reading Instructor
(Seventh Grade): Inver Grove Heights Middle School, Inver Grove Heights, MN 1999-2000
Transformed reluctant readers attitudes towards reading through real-life reading experiences and comprehension strategies
Developed reading intervention curriculum for struggling 7th grade readers
Differentiated curriculum to adapt to students’ needs
Prepared struggling readers to re-take Minnesota Basic Skills Test
Classroom Teacher
(Second Grade): Crowell Elementary, Turlock, CA 1998-1999
Developed awareness and acceptance of the six ethnic groups represented in our classroom
Adapted curriculum for English Language Learners
Taught all subject areas including P.E., music, technology and art on a year round schedule
Facilitated literacy lessons based on a balanced approach to literacy
Assessed students reading using running records
Evaluated and discussed student needs with the student study team
Organized assemblies
Actively participate in PTA functions
Professional growth included: Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program, Early Literacy Intervention Training, California Reading Association Conference
Goals 2000 Intern
(Fifth Grade): Greenwood Elementary, River Falls, WI 1998
Created and taught lessons in all subject areas
Met and conferenced with teachers regarding students’ needs and concerns
Attended faculty meetings and social functions
Actively participated in parent teacher conferences
Pre-Student Teacher
(First Grade): Highwood Hills Elementary, St. Paul, MN 1997
Created and taught math and reading lessons to a culturally diverse population of students
Stimulated students’ desires to read through lessons based on the whole language philosophy
Facilitated hands on, hearts on, minds on math lessons
Pre-Student Teacher
(Fifth/Sixth Grade): Stonebridge Elementary, Stillwater, MN 1997
Created and taught science, social studies, and language arts lessons in an open school environment
Guided thirty-seven students in a Bernoulli’s science lesson based on a constructivist philosophy
Organized and guided multi-age cooperative learning groups
Developed a thematic unit on taxation
Coaching Experience
Varsity Baseball Coach
Simley High School, Inver Grove Heights, MN 1999-2002
Coordinated Varsity, 10th grade, and 9th grade baseball teams
Hired District #199 baseball coaches
Successfully planned several fundraisers to supplement district funding
Provided life experiences for players through team and community building activities
Organized youth baseball clinics within the community
Varsity Baseball Coach
Red Wing High School, Red Wing, MN 1997-1998
Strengthened pitching staff mentally and physically
Created daily workout plans for pitchers
Attended all games and banquets
Instructed athletes in youth clinics while supervising varsity players
Modeled a genuine love for the game
Baseball Coach
Red Wing Legion, Red Wing, MN 1997-1998
Managed team of 17 and 18 year old players while developing a team concept and teaching baseball skills
Increased productivity of athletes during workouts
Accomplishments
Climbed Mt. Shasta- 14,162 feet
Completed marathons and ultra-trail marathons
Finished triathlons
Own rental property
Proud husband and father
1592 Stillwater St.
White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110
(651) 249-6697
[email protected]
Objective To develop competent, caring, citizens in a classroom community through learning relationships and constructivism.
Education
Educational Doctorate ABD
K-12 Administrative Coursework Completed Hamline University
Dissertation title: Is there a need for more male primary education teachers?
2011
Master of Arts in Education
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Thesis title: How will a comprehensive reading program (reading aloud, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading) increase the amount of time my students spend reading for fun, thus creating authentic, independent readers?
2004
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Minor in Coaching
Middle School course work completed 1998
University of Wisconsin- River Falls
1998
Honors
Awarded St. Mary’s Twin Cities KS95 Teacher of the Week
Nominated Minnesota Teacher of the Year
Nominated White Bear Lake Teacher of the Year
Awarded Teacher of Excellence in White Bear Lake School District
Chair of Grant writing Committee
Awarded $3000 3M Ingenuity Grant
Elected White Bear Lake Teacher’s Association Union Representative
District Math Representative
Dean’s List
Invited to present an educational poster for UW-River Falls Scholarly Activity Day
Represented UW-River Falls Student Teachers before NCATE
All-State high school baseball player
All- Conference college baseball player
Minnesota Amateur Baseball State Champion 1991
Professional Presentations
Presented innovative ideas as a White Bear Lake Teacher’s Association Presidential Candidate
Educational Doctorate Synthesis Presentation
Teaching Experience
Elementary Classroom Teacher
(Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades): Lakeaires and Oneka Elementary Schools, White Bear Lake, MN 2002-Present
Representative to District 624 math committee
Instruct colleagues on district math goals
Represent Lakeaires’ teachers for 5 years to White Bear Lake Teacher’s Association
Facilitate mathematical thinking using the Investigations math curriculum
Engage students in Balanced/Comprehensive Literacy including read/write aloud, shared reading/writing, guided reading/writing, and independent reading/writing
Facilitate reader’s/writer’s workshops
Model awareness of diversity and promote equity within the classroom
Middle School Science Instructor
(Sixth Grade): Inver Grove Heights Middle School, Inver Grove Heights, MN 2000-2002
Taught science concepts to students by employing constructivist techniques and real life experiences
Supplemented 6th grade science curriculum by creating lessons based on meaningful hands-on, hearts-on, minds on principles
Coordinated Youth Excelling in School Program
Middle School Reading Instructor
(Seventh Grade): Inver Grove Heights Middle School, Inver Grove Heights, MN 1999-2000
Transformed reluctant readers attitudes towards reading through real-life reading experiences and comprehension strategies
Developed reading intervention curriculum for struggling 7th grade readers
Differentiated curriculum to adapt to students’ needs
Prepared struggling readers to re-take Minnesota Basic Skills Test
Classroom Teacher
(Second Grade): Crowell Elementary, Turlock, CA 1998-1999
Developed awareness and acceptance of the six ethnic groups represented in our classroom
Adapted curriculum for English Language Learners
Taught all subject areas including P.E., music, technology and art on a year round schedule
Facilitated literacy lessons based on a balanced approach to literacy
Assessed students reading using running records
Evaluated and discussed student needs with the student study team
Organized assemblies
Actively participate in PTA functions
Professional growth included: Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program, Early Literacy Intervention Training, California Reading Association Conference
Goals 2000 Intern
(Fifth Grade): Greenwood Elementary, River Falls, WI 1998
Created and taught lessons in all subject areas
Met and conferenced with teachers regarding students’ needs and concerns
Attended faculty meetings and social functions
Actively participated in parent teacher conferences
Pre-Student Teacher
(First Grade): Highwood Hills Elementary, St. Paul, MN 1997
Created and taught math and reading lessons to a culturally diverse population of students
Stimulated students’ desires to read through lessons based on the whole language philosophy
Facilitated hands on, hearts on, minds on math lessons
Pre-Student Teacher
(Fifth/Sixth Grade): Stonebridge Elementary, Stillwater, MN 1997
Created and taught science, social studies, and language arts lessons in an open school environment
Guided thirty-seven students in a Bernoulli’s science lesson based on a constructivist philosophy
Organized and guided multi-age cooperative learning groups
Developed a thematic unit on taxation
Coaching Experience
Varsity Baseball Coach
Simley High School, Inver Grove Heights, MN 1999-2002
Coordinated Varsity, 10th grade, and 9th grade baseball teams
Hired District #199 baseball coaches
Successfully planned several fundraisers to supplement district funding
Provided life experiences for players through team and community building activities
Organized youth baseball clinics within the community
Varsity Baseball Coach
Red Wing High School, Red Wing, MN 1997-1998
Strengthened pitching staff mentally and physically
Created daily workout plans for pitchers
Attended all games and banquets
Instructed athletes in youth clinics while supervising varsity players
Modeled a genuine love for the game
Baseball Coach
Red Wing Legion, Red Wing, MN 1997-1998
Managed team of 17 and 18 year old players while developing a team concept and teaching baseball skills
Increased productivity of athletes during workouts
Accomplishments
Climbed Mt. Shasta- 14,162 feet
Completed marathons and ultra-trail marathons
Finished triathlons
Own rental property
Proud husband and father