Objective To provide students with a safe environment in which to learn fundamental science content, develop critical thinking skills, and understand the role science plays in their future opportunities.
Certification State of Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate, Secondary 05/2011 Biology (DA) 6-12 Earth/Space Science (DH) 6-12
Teaching Cabrini High School, Allen Park, MI 08/2011-present Experience Teacher Practical Biology Creatively orchestrate various ways of teaching and conducting labs from a mobile cart Implement technology not available in the school through the use of a personal iPad
Wayne Westland Community Schools, Westland, MI 07/2011-08/2011 Long term Substitute Teacher Summer School Biology
John Glenn High School, Westland, MI 01/2011-04/2011 Student Teacher - Biology, Accelerated Biology, Forensics Integrated classroom SMART Board and other technology into daily lessons Procured and utilized genetic transformation materials from a Wayne State University grant
Woodworth Middle School, Dearborn, MI 10/2010-12/2010 Student Teacher - 7th Grade Science Utilized classroom Promethean ActivBoard to deliver content and actively engage students in lessons Created an electronic resource website Developed and facilitated electronic assessments using iLearn and learner response devices
Related Cabrini High School, Allen Park, MI Varsity Coach Sideline and Competitive Cheerleading 08/2011-present Mentor Cabrini Dream Mentor Program 08/2012-present
Michigan High School Athletic Association - Official 09/2008-06/2012 Competitive Cheerleading
KIPP Ascend Charter School, Chicago, IL - Volunteer 09/2004-05/2005 Tutored 5 th and 6 th grade students
John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL Volunteer 10/1999-07/2001 Answered questions and engaged guests in discussions regarding exhibits Participated in Marine Mammal presentations and assisted animal trainers with feeding sessions
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - SCUBA Diving Asst. 09/1996-09/1999 Provided one-on-one instruction and demonstrated skills to students Led groups of students during Open Water Certification dives
Other CareerBuilder.com, Chicago, IL - Sr. Project Manager 04/2001-12/2008 Employment Fellows Placement, Inc., Chicago, IL - Recruiter 07/2000-04/2001 Xycom Automation, Inc., Saline, MI - Distribution Account Manager 03/1998-06/2000
Education Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 06/2013 Master of Arts in Teaching
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 12/1997 Bachelor of Science, Oceanography
Community St. Kenneth Catholic Parish, Plymouth, MI Lector 01/2008-present Parish Pastoral Council Member 06/2009-06/2012 Together in Faith II Representative 01/2011-06/2012 Experience