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Rockford, Illinois Area

•Taught General, Honor, and Gifted Chemistry, in a Title 1 high school. Aligned curriculum to Common Core, NGSS, and SAT College and Career Readiness Standards while incorporating the development of 21st Century Skills to prepare students for the workforce after completing high school.•Taught an extra period of Regular Physics for one year due to a teacher shortage in the building.•Managed classroom behavior by creating a positive and respectful classroom environment for students and consistently redirecting students that did not follow classroom norms and expectations set up by the students and by the rules from District 205 handbook.•Served as PLC leader for the Chemistry PLC where I worked on a team of 5 science teachers to develop science assessments and new curriculum with chemistry in an effort to align to new NGSS standards. Other Professional Responsibilities/Leadership: • BAMIT Team Lead• School Improvement Planning Team • SAT Data Analysis Team • SMART Team • Chemistry PLC Lead• Mentoring Program Coordinator• Gifted Strategic Planning Team Member• Gifted Strategic Planning – Goal 2 (Optimal Climate) Building Champion• Key Club Advisor• Science Olympiad JV Coach• Scholastic Bowl Assistant Coach

Champaign, Il

• Taught 29 students in a beginning level chemistry course (CHEM 101) in lab and discussion sections • Graded lab reports, homework, and tests to evaluate student performance in the class• Provided extra opportunities for students to receive help on material covered in class

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Taught 19 students about the skills and resources available to help them transition into college life• Presented and led discussions every week on topics such as Time Management and Study Skills• Recorded attendance and participation for grading purposes

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Supported 46 residents in making sure their living experience was beneficial, enjoyable, and safe• Mediated conflicts between two or more people, trying to find a solution that benefits all• Walked around the hall twice on duty once every 12 days and remained on call for the night• Collaborated with 16 staff members to create programs for residents for a positive floor community• Trained new staff members in the duties of a Resident Advisor• Interviewed applicants for vacant positions for the next academic year

Champaign, Il

• Performed PCR and Gel Electrophoresis to find the DNA sequence of the albumin gene in deer mice• Edited genetic sequences using SequencherPro computer program• Carried out trials on killifish by breeding pairs and collecting eggs to separate into four trial groups• Provided general care and maintenance to fish and lizards used in the labs.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Led 15 workshops on social identity and diversity with groups of 35-45 freshmen students• Answered challenging and unforeseen questions raised by participants

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Charge and discharge books for patrons and shelved books that were discharged• Managed the front desk of library, assisting patrons with finding books or answering questions

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

• Wrote and edited 5 stories per week, posted on the website, and maintained the website’s layout• Answered calls that came in from different sources and people with story ideas • Wrote one general news story on events and speakers that occurred on campus per week • Interviewed different sources to get information for stories while also researching the facts

Grayslake, Il

• Taught students from grades K-10 in their math and reading worksheets• Compiled students’ grades from the worksheets onto an excel database to track their progress

Masters In Education, Educational Administration And Supervision

Activities and Societies: National Society of Leadership and Success - MemberWill be endorsed with a General Administrative Endorsement.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biological Sciences For Secondary Education

Activities and Societies: National Science Teachers' Association (Organizational Administrator)

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Key Club (President), Class Council (Class President), Student Council, National Honors Society, and President's.