Science (5th - 8th Grade)

Language of Instruction: English

Life Science, Physical Science

Science (9th - 12th Grade)

Language of Instruction: English

Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Anatomy/Physiology

Biology (Others)

Language of Instruction: English

General Biology I, General Biology II

Chemistry (Others)

Language of Instruction: English

General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II

High School Science Teacher

Teach for America, South Dakota, United States

Aug 2005 - May 2007

Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Anatomy, Environmental Science

I was recognized for making significant academic gains by leading my students to a class mastery of 80% on course objectives.
I taught for 2 years in a low-income area and have experience working with at-risk and special education students. I lead professional development events for new teachers on differentiated instruction and classroom management.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

University of Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Sep 2003 - Jan 2004

Chemistry

I prepared and taught a weekly lab section for Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry course to 10 students.

Biology Supplemental Instruction Teacher

University of Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Jan 2002 - May 2002

General Biology

I prepared and taught a bi-weekly review session for an undergraduate general biology course.

I recruited and trained participants in a National Institutes of Health study on recurrent abdominal pain.

Coursework in Multicultural Education

Sinte Gleska College, South Dakota, United States

Mar 2007 - May 2007

Coursework in Indian Education

Oglala Lakota College, South Dakota, United States

Sep 2005 - Jan 2006

Coursework in Classroom Management, Instructional Delivery, Teaching as Leadership, and Literacy

University of St. Thomas, Texas, United States

Jun 2005 - Jul 2005

B.S. Biology

Chemistry minor

University of Minnesota-Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Sep 2000 - May 2005

I graduated with a GPA of 3.84 and was selected for the prestigious Best in Class and Goldfine scholarships. I was recognized for being in the top 5% of students in the College of Science and Engineering. Finally, I spent a year of foreign studies in Birmingham, England.

PRAXIS II: Principles of Learning and Teaching

ETS South Dakota, United States

Year of Passing: 2007

I received recognition for being in the top 15% of test takers in my year of testing.

PRAXIS II: Biology General Knowledge

ETS Minnesota, United States

Year of Passing: 2007

I received recognition for being in the top 15% of test takers in my year of testing.

PRAXIS II: General Science Knowledge

ETS Texas, United States

Year of Passing: 2005

Recognized as making Significant Gains in the classroom with class averages of 80% or greater mastery of rigorous science objectives