Jacob (Jay) Wright

103 Woodlawn Ave.

Topeka, KS 66606

(785) 554-9308
jaycobwright@gmail.com

Professional Statement
I believe that education is the best avenue to a more productive and equitable society.
Teachers have a unique and important role as agents of social change.
Education
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education, May 2012 (Minor in History)
Cumulative GPA: 3.65
PRAXIS

PLT 7-12: 184

Social Studies Content Knowledge: 188 - Recognition of Excellence

Award
Middle School Mathematics Praxis- 165

Teaching Experience

Robinson Middle School, USD 501, Topeka, KS

Teacher, 2013-Present
8th grade math

Action Research Project

-As part of the KU Professional Development Schools program, I developed and coordinated
an Action Research project with two of my KU PDS peers at Liberty Memorial Central Middle
School. For the project we targeted students who were considered "at risk" and had low
reading skills, but received no special education resources. We used the QAR strategy
interventions in small group sessions and recorded and analyzed data to see where they
improved (test scores, GPA, behavior, etc), and if this decreased risk factors for dropping
out. We found
ESL Volunteer Experience
Dec. 2011-May 2012
Tutored students in ESL classroom at Lawrence High School and South Middle School.
Cumulative total of 40 volunteer hours.

Additional Experience

Building Attendant

Lawrence Community Building-11th and Vermont,

Lawrence, KS, 66044 Aug. 2009-present
-Duties: Answering phones; opening and closing building; renting out equipment;
cleaning; answering questions; enrolling patrons for classes; ensuring that
community center operates smoothly.

Recreation Center Aide

Central Park Community Center- 1534 SW Clay,

Topeka, KS 66604 May 2008-Aug. 2010
-Duties: Answering phones, checking out equipment, cleaning, assisting customers,
supervising children, setting up rooms for rentals, etc.

Summer Camp Counselor Positions

--Topeka Parks and Recreation Fun Zone- 1534 SW Clay St. Topeka, KS 66604, 2
summers, 2009 and 2010. -Counselor for 9-10 year old age group at day camp.
Duties: Supervising children, facilitating activities, making schedules,
coordinating events, etc.

-- Lawrence Parks and Recreation Playground Camps

-Broken Arrow Park Summer 2012 and 2013 -- -Counselor for ages 5-12. Duties: Supervising
children, facilitating activities, organizing field trips, designing weekly schedules.
Tutor
KU Strategic Tutoring Program at Robinson Middle School- 1125 SW 14th St. Topeka,
KS. 66604, January 2006- May 2007
One on one strategy-based tutoring with students. Included homework help, teaching
strategies, etc.
Y.E.S. Tutor at South Middle School
2734 Louisiana St, Lawrence, KS, 66044, September 2011-May 2012- Tutoring duties at
after school tutoring program.

Honors & Awards

Honor Roll, University of Kansas
Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership Honors Society
Brousseau School of Education Scholarship 2012-2013
Mary M Jewell Memorial Scholarship 2011-2012
Service Learning Designation
Eagle Scout
Volunteer Activities and Held Positions
Volunteer Assistant Soccer Coach for Topeka High School Varsity and Junior Varsity2009
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County, March 2009-Spring 2012
KU Student Ambassadors (campus tour guides for student visits), Jan. 2011-May
2012
Social Chair- Battenfeld Scholarship Hall- 2009-2010
Scholarship Committee- Battenfeld Scholarship Hall- 2010