Alexander (alex) Kerkow
Newark
Summary
Seeking a full-time mathematics teacher position at DHS. Previously, a highly successful U.S. Army Military Intelligence Officer transitioning to education to continue serving. Looking to build upon my successful, dedicated guest teaching time while completing my Master's in Education and Teaching Credential. I find math fundamental to our students' continuing education and future careers, and I am passionate about helping teenagers find their passions and build their futures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dedicated Guest Teacher
Dublin Unified School District
7471 Larkdale Avenue, Dublin
08.2024 - Current
- Served in both guest teacher capacities: day-to-day and long-term guest
- Instructed all levels: Freshmen Health to Senior Advanced Placement courses
- Staunchly supported DUSD and DHS policies: #9 of all teachers in use of 5-Star and CARES Cash
Guest Teacher
Dublin Unified School Districdt
7471 Larkdale Avenue, Dublin
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Served as day-to-day guest teacher for all DUSD schools and courses: K-12
- Selected to serve as long-term guest teacher for PreCalculus from Spring Break to end of school year 2023-2024 (March-May)
Deputy Chief of Intelligence
United Nations Mission in Mali
Bamako
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Directed 100+ professionals from 30+ countries to meet the intelligence requirements for the Special Representative for the Secretary General and the Force Commander
- Led the analysis and production of 1000+ products: daily/weekly/monthly intelligence briefings/reports, operational intelligence estimates, special quarterly/yearly UN reports, and key leader briefings
Deputy Commander
207th Military Intelligence Brigade
Vicenza
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Led 800+ professionals in four units across three continents to meet the intelligence requirements for the U.S. Army Africa and the larger intelligence enterprise
- Specifically responsible for leading the modernization and optimization process for the Army's newest Theater Intelligence Brigade including optimizing workflow (intelligence requirements, collection, analysis, dissemination) and facilities maintenance (including $100 million new construction proposal)
Education
Master of Arts - Education/Teaching Credential
National University
La Jolla, CA06-2027
Associate of Arts - Chinese-Mandarin
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Presidio Of Monterey, CA10-2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Seattle University
Seattle, WA06-1999
Skills
- Mathematics instruction
- Classroom management/discipline
- Teaching team collaboration
- Student/Parent communication
- Lesson plan development
- Creating/grading assessments
- Grade management/assessing progress
- Practical application of mathematics
- Special needs students
- STEM education
Affiliations
- Former soccer and basketball coach
Accomplishments
- Selected for Army Reserve Battalion Command
- Specially selected for all my Army assignments in the last 10 years
- Army Ranger
- Eagle Scout
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Guest Teacher
Dublin Unified School Districdt
02.2025 - 06.2025
Dedicated Guest Teacher
Dublin Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Deputy Chief of Intelligence
United Nations Mission in Mali
03.2020 - 04.2021
Deputy Commander
207th Military Intelligence Brigade
06.2018 - 02.2020
Master of Arts - Education/Teaching Credential
National University
Associate of Arts - Chinese-Mandarin
Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Seattle University
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