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Lincoln Northwest High School

* Hosted UNL science student teacher (Fall semester 2023)* Taught 11th & 12th grade advanced physics, 9th grade physical science (advanced & regular sections), * 9th grade geoscience (advanced & regular sections), and multi-grade astronomy in a block schedule * Taught additional sections of E-Learning & Geoscience as extra standards* Helped to establish a.

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

From the APS website: "The STEP UP Ambassadors are a group of STEP UP teachers and members who are committed to empowering fellow teachers to inspire young women to pursue physics. This is done through training and supported implementation of the STEP UP curriculum in classrooms around the country." Ambassadors attend regular training sessions on how to.

Fridley, MN

Teaching 9th grade physics as a "physics first" option at an IB high school in Fridley, MN. Job includes developing curriculum according to both the Minnesota Science Standards and the IB curriculum guide and teaching material to students in a hybrid format (in person and distance learning) using Google Classroom to distribute content.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Positions include server, bartender, wait assistant, and host at the Urban Growler Brewing Company. As such, duties include: preparing taproom for patrons by cleaning/busing tables and bar, stocking condiments, napkins, and utensils; helping patrons select food and beverages by providing appropriate suggestions; staying updated on daily and weekly.

River Falls, Wisconsin

Directly supervises student workers to train in new employees, delegate tasks, and advise on procedural information. Assists patrons with technology issues, such as printing, copying, or using the computers. Answers patron questions about library materials, item locations, or library resources, while directing further questions to the appropriate library.

River Falls, Wisconsin

Deli associate provides a friendly face to assist customers in choosing fresh deli products such as sliced meat and cheese, salads, and hot meals. Duties include: - Preparing salads and hot food, as well as slicing meat and cheese to stock the display cases- Stocking, slicing, cooking, measuring, weighing, and packaging food for customers, including.

Rosemount, MN

Worked as a substitute teacher at Rosemount High School in different classrooms as needed sometimes for a single hour of school or for many days at a time. I follow the teacher's schedule and sub plans for the class, directing the students in their assignments and monitoring the classroom. In a special case, I was in a classroom for two months, where I was.

Rosemount, MN

Taught five sections of 35 students each in a 9th grade Earth Science class. I managed my own classroom, following the curriculum and classroom procedures of the full-time teacher, while developing my own methods and procedures. I taught lessons in the following topics: structure of the atom, energy and its laws, forms of energy in our lives and its.

Thousand Oaks, CA

Teaching astrophysics workshop, including curriculum development and course preparations, while incorporating Jewish concepts in a camp environment. Covered astrophysics topics including: history of astronomy/astrophysics, particle physics, neutrinos, gravitational waves, and relativity (general & special). Additional duties include: - Managing counselors.

River Falls, WI

- Assisting patrons in locating library and research materials- Answering questions about the campus, library, and research- Operating printers, copiers, scanners, and computers- Checking out and returning materials - Shelving, organizing, and retrieving materials- Conducting inventory and assisting in miscellaneous projects - Operating cash register and.

River Falls, WI

Worked in the introductory physics classroom to assist both the professor and the students during class time, as well as attending a weekly meeting with other learning assistants and professors to review that week and to prepare for the following week. Classroom duties included: setting up laboratory experiments and equipment, answering questions.

Bochum Area, Germany

Held a paid internship through IRES (International Research Experience for Students) where I traveled to Bochum, Germany and worked with graduate students at the Ruhr University Bochum. Continued work on the IceCube project, focusing on the analysis of the moon and sun cosmic ray shadows using the programming language C++, as well as using the graphical.

UWRF River Falls, WI

Held a paid student internship position at the UWRF physics department working on the IceCube project during the Summer. Project focus was on conducting data analysis of the ice properties within the IceCube neutrino detector using the programming languages of Python, C++, and ROOT. Attended a "programming bootcamp" in Madison, WI to learn how to program.

New Richmond, WI

Primarily worked in the front lobby fulfilling a customer service position while cleaning, taking orders, expediting food, stocking the front, operating the drive through window, preparing food, and assisting customers as needed. Cleaning duties include: wiping down tables and chairs, sweeping and mopping the floors, and taking out the garbage.

New Richmond

Stocked, shelved, reorganized, alphabetized, and shifted books and other library materials according to the Dewy Decimal cataloging system. Aided patrons in locating materials and directing questions appropriately. Assisted in the closing and opening of the library according to the directed procedures.

Master'S Degree, Secondary Education And Teaching

Bachelor'S Degree, Physics

Activities and Societies: Spanish Club, Society of Physics Students, Astronomy Viewing Nights, Swim Team, Science OutreachStudied physics.

High School Diploma

Played Cello in the school orchestra and sang in the Choir. Participated in Art Club, Drama, Forensics, International Club, SAFE Youth..