David Hammett
Position:
High school mathematics
teacher/department head
Employer:
Oakwood
Salary range:
$40,000-$50,000 (14 yrs
experience/Masters)
(Starting salary w/bachelors: approx. $27,000)
Job satisfaction:
I am teaching a variety
of courses in the 7-12 curriculum, primarily calculus and number theory/discrete
math to grades 11-12. I also oversee the mathematics department,
in addition to acting as the master scheduler for the school.
Employment history:
South Cobb High School,
Austell, GA
-- Teacher, 1983-1997
-- Department head, 1989-1997
Governor's Honors Program instructor, 1987-1996
Oakwood School, North Hollywood, CA
-- Teacher & department head, 1997-
Suggestions for students:
Suggestions for students:
Your first priority should be doing something you enjoy. Salary and
other such concerns are also important, but whenever possible let
your heart come first. Also, don't be afraid to exploit your mathematical
knowhow... it is in short supply these days in many fields.
Miscellaneous comments:
As I move on to my newfound
opportunity in California, I will always remember my experiences here,
not the least of which was my fine undergraduate preparation at UGA.
Special thanks to Drs. Penney and Pomerance, whom I had for most of
my courses.
E-mail
David
Date of last update:
November 28, 2001
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