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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Science Teacher: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Science, STEM
• Developed and implemented new, inquiry-based science curriculum in a variety of subjects
• Developed and executed projects for Biology and Chemistry students in STEM program
• Created and maintained learning management course pages through Google Classroom and Canvas
• Adapted science curriculum for a fully virtual environment for various science courses, in addition to teaching in hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous environments throughout the pandemic

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

• Science Teacher: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics
• Developed and implemented new, inquiry-based AP Physics curriculum
• Develop new standards-based grading curriculum in Biology and Chemistry
• Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum and analyze formative assessment data
• Led regional curriculum meetings with other science teachers in our charter network

Grand Rapids, MI

Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellow for 2012-2013 school yearEarned Master's in Secondary Education (Curriculum & Instruction) with Biology, Chemistry, and Integrated Science endorsements

Grand Rapids, MI

• 9th Grade Teacher: Biology, College & Career Readiness Seminar, Global Citizenship
• Developed instructional and classroom management techniques in a diverse, urban classroom
• Integrated creative arts through daily assignments and quarterly role performance assessments
• Implemented math, vocabulary, and literacy strategies and “thinking maps” on a weekly basis

Grand Rapids, MI

Participated in Interactive animal exhibits and presentations and off-site Travel ZoosHandled and presented birds, herpetiles, and mammalsProvided a safe and enjoyable experience for zoo visitors of all ages

• Investigated the genetics of disease in humans and dogs as part of the Canine Hereditary Cancer Consortium and Program for Canine Health and Performance in collaboration with other research facilities
• Managed physical and database storage of over 13,000 DNA samples
• Established and maintained relationships with breeders and owners to arrange for study participation and longitudinal tracking of health information
• Developed promotional materials to advertise our studies to potential participants
• Participated in outreach events to recruit study participants and collect samples

Performed general lab maintenance for lab of six post-docsCoordinated with Environmental Health & SafetyOrdered supplies and equipment, and oversaw migration to new lab spaceLaboratory skills included: Frozen tissue (brain) sectioning and staining, perfusions and PFA preparation, care of animal subjects for brain injury modeling

Molecular biology techniques including PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, Western Blots, etc.Histology skills (paraffin and frozen embedding, sectioning, and staining).Tissue collection and grossing. Patient Health Information protection & HIPAA.Animal colony maintenance - animal care, breeding, surgery.

Assisted in veterinary care for a variety of wild animal species with the goal of rehabilitation and release. Skilled animal handler.Maintained detailed and accurate records for all patients in the hospital.Communicated with the public about how to better live with wildlife and show our resident animals to visitors.Wide knowledge of different animal.

Guitarist & Songwriter

Worked as a tutor for individuals as well as large groups of students (led the drop-in Group Tutor session weekly for both chemistry and calculus). Tutored biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus, and physics to students of all different levels throughout college. Assisted with note-taking, homework, exam preparation, and general improvement of.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Curriculum And Instruction, Secondary

Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa (leadership society) Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellow Summa Cum Laude

M.S., Biology

Summa Cum Laude

B.S., Biology

Summa Cum Laude