Bachelor of Science, Biological Science Major/ Chemistry Minor

Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, May 2011: GPA 3.3/4.0

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Masters of Arts in Education, P-12 School and Postsecondary Leadership Concentration

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, Fall 2011-Present: GPA 3.9/4.0

High School Science Teacher, Fitzgerald High School, Warren, MI, Fall 2013-Present

• Plan and implement a variety of inquiry and application based activities, assignments, labs and assessments that focus on developing scientific skills and fostering critical thinking.

• Differentiate forensics, biology and chemistry curriculums to improve learning for all students including those with learning disabilities and for English Language Learners.

• Integrate multi-media and technology into lessons and presentations to further student comprehension.

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High School Science Teacher, Golden Gate High School, Naples, Fl, Fall 2012-Spring 2013

• Prepared differentiated instruction for biology and human anatomy and physiology courses.

• Worked with students to plan for their educational futures and provided help with college research and applications.

• Conducted frequent data meetings with students, parents and administration.

• Participated in school-wide, departmental and data-team meetings concerned with overall performance and school improvement.

• Participated in chemistry lesson study and science PLC (Professional Learning Community) groups.

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High School Science Student Teacher, King College Preparatory High School, Chicago, IL, Fall 2011- Spring 2012

• Assumed lead-teacher role in four biology courses by preparing lessons, creating formative and summative assessments, conducting student/teacher /parent conferences and differentiating instruction based on student need.

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Biology/Chemistry Tutor, Saginaw, MI, Summer 2012 & Okemos, MI Fall 2010- Spring 2011

• Tutored ninth and tenth grade students in biology and chemistry.

Leasing Associate, National Management, East Lansing, MI, 2010-2011

• Demonstrated effective sales, communication, interpersonal and customer relations skills.

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Dow Chemical Co-op, Midland, MI, Summer 2008

• Prepared, preserved and performed experiments on test samples.

• Worked with the Research Supervisor to communicate progress between Research & Development projects.

• Brainstormed, researched, and programmed experimental equipment to test variations in epoxies.