Science Teacher For 5Th - 8Th Grade : Elizabeth Mathias

Subjects

Science for Middle (5th - 8th Grade)
Topics: Life Science, Physical Science,
(Language of Instruction: English)

Science for High School (9th - 12th Grade)
Topics: Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Anatomy/Physiology
(Language of Instruction: English)

Biology for Undergraduate (Others)
Topics: General Biology I, General Biology II
(Language of Instruction: English)

Chemistry for Undergraduate (Others)
Topics: General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II
(Language of Instruction: English)

Experience

Teaching

High School Science Teacher at Teach for America, South Dakota, United States (Aug2005 - May2007)

Subjects: Biology, , Physical Science, , Chemistry, , Anatomy, , Environmental Science,

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face

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 at University of Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota, United States (Sep2003 - Jan2004)

Subjects: Chemistry,

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face

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

Biology Supplemental Instruction Teacher at University of Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota, United States (Jan2002 - May2002)

Subjects: General Biology

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face

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

Professional

Summer Medical and Research Training Assistant at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas, United States (Jun2004 - Aug2004)

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

Academics and Credentials

Education

Coursework in Multicultural Education (Mar2007 - May2007)

Sinte Gleska College, South Dakota, United States

Coursework in Indian Education (Sep2005 - Jan2006)

Oglala Lakota College, South Dakota, United States

Coursework in Classroom Management, Instructional Delivery, Teaching as Leadership, and Literacy (Jun2005 - Jul2005)

University of St Thomas, Texas, United States

B.S. Biology
Chemistry minor (Sep2000 - May2005)

University of Minnesota-Duluth, Minnesota, United States

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.

Professional Exams

PRAXIS II: Principles of Learning and Teaching, 2007

South Dakota, United States

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

PRAXIS II: Biology General Knowledge, 2007

Minnesota, United States

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

PRAXIS II: General Science Knowledge, 2005

Texas, United States

Certifications or Credentials

7-12 Secondary Science Renewable Certificate, 2007

South Dakota, United States