Professional Goal
My continuing goal is to work on effectively teaching science through the use of various techniques such as inquiry and relating science to students’ lives.
Education
Masters of Arts in Education- December 2013
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Concentration: Science and Mathematics Education
Current GPA (4.0)
Graduation expectation is December 2013
Teaching Certification-May 2009
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Certifications: Biology (DA), Chemistry (DC), Integrated Science (DI)
Bachelor’s of Science Degree-Summer 2008
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Biological Science (Major), Chemistry (Minor) and Integrated Studies in Science (Endorsement)
Bachelor’s of Science Degree-Spring 2006
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology Major
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Concentration: Science and Mathematics Education
Current GPA (4.0)
Graduation expectation is December 2013
Teaching Certification-May 2009
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Certifications: Biology (DA), Chemistry (DC), Integrated Science (DI)
Bachelor’s of Science Degree-Summer 2008
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Biological Science (Major), Chemistry (Minor) and Integrated Studies in Science (Endorsement)
Bachelor’s of Science Degree-Spring 2006
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology Major
Teaching Experience
Armada Middle School, Armada, MI- Fall 2009-Present
- Teaches 7th grade honors science at Armada Middle Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Teaches 7th grade general science
- Many forms of technology is used and promoted in the classroom including: Promethean boards, clickers, laptops, and iPads
- Serves as the PLC leader for the science department
- Brain-Mind Learning technique used in classroom
Waterford Kettering High School, Waterford, MI-Fall 2008-May 2009
- Full year internship in the biology department
- Taught many lessons for a 10th grade biology course and an anatomy course
- Observed chemistry lessons
- Taught a few A.P. biology lessons
Teaching-Related Work Experience
Armada Drama Department- Dance Choreographer- Winter 2009- Present
Armada High School, Armada, MI
- Choregraphed and taught students dance numbers for a variety of musicals
Armada High School, Armada, MI
- Choregraphed and taught students dance numbers for a variety of musicals
Spartan Marching Band Winter Guard- Movement Technician- Winter 2009 and Winter 2013
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- Instructed a nationally competing group of color guard in developing their dance and body skills
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- Instructed a nationally competing group of color guard in developing their dance and body skills
Troy High Band-Color Guard Instructor Summer 2003- Fall 2012
Troy High School, Troy, MI
- Responsibilities include coaching a team of color guard to learn to work as a team and teaching
the team color guard fundamentals and choreography
Troy High School, Troy, MI
- Responsibilities include coaching a team of color guard to learn to work as a team and teaching
the team color guard fundamentals and choreography
Science-Related Work Experience
Laboratory Aide, Larkin Lab, MSU-DOE PRL
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- Worked on chloroplast to nucleus signaling and co-published
a paper in the journal “Plant Cell” (December 2007) while working in this lab
Research Aide, Zeilstra-Ryalls Lab
Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI
- Worked on bacteria that produce a by-product for
biodegradable plastic
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- Worked on chloroplast to nucleus signaling and co-published
a paper in the journal “Plant Cell” (December 2007) while working in this lab
Research Aide, Zeilstra-Ryalls Lab
Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI
- Worked on bacteria that produce a by-product for
biodegradable plastic
Professional Development
Brain-Mind Learning- August 2009-August 2012
Data Director Training- March 2010
Next Generation Science Standards Training- May 2012
Classroom Instruction That Works – August 2012
Data Director Training- March 2010
Next Generation Science Standards Training- May 2012
Classroom Instruction That Works – August 2012
Awards
Michigan State University Dean’s List
Graduated with Honors from Michigan State University in Spring 2006 and Summer 2008
Graduated with Honors from Michigan State University in Spring 2006 and Summer 2008
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