Stephanie Costigan

1270 Cleveland Ave. Unit 213 San Diego, CA 92103 (661) 378-1130 costig12@gmail.com

Serious consideration should be given Ms. Costigan for any professional position; she is outstanding in all respects and will make a fine addition to any school staff, or organization, as both a gifted teacher and leader. If ever provided the opportunity in the future, I'd enthusiastically hire her again.
Steven Holmes, Principal, former employer

PERSONAL STATEMENT.. A former high school science teacher with two years of committed experience teaching at-risk students from various social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Taught students through an inquiry-based, hands-on approach by incorporating many labs and engaging activities. Two years of plant research laboratory experience including published work in the science journal, Plant Physiology. Studied abroad in South Africa and Europe; gained cultural awareness and put my excellent organizational and communication skills into action. Currently seeking applicable educational and/or science-related opportunities in which to put my teaching experience and science knowledge to work. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS. Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum [June 2010-present] Michigan State University, College of Education Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University College of Natural Science, College of Education Major: Biology; Minors: Chemistry, Integrated Science [August 2006-May 2010]

CAREER HISTORY High School Science Teacher Ridgeview H.S., Bakersfield, CA [August 2011-May 2013] Taught AP Biology, Biology, and Physical Science Planned, taught, assessed, analyzed, and executed inquiry-based science lessons and laboratory exercises Worked collaboratively with PLC team members to improve practices Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) advisor Undergraduate Research Assistant Plant Research Laboratory
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

[Sept. 2008-May 2011]

Co-authored manuscript, Root-localized phytochrome chromophore synthesis is required for tissuespecific photoregulation of root elongation and impacts sensitivity to jasmonic acid in Arabidopsis thaliana, published in Plant Physiology, November 2011, Vol. 157, No. 3 (http://www.plantphysiol.org/content/157/3/1138.abstract?etoc) Provided technical assistance in anthocyanin assays published in Detection of Spatial-Specific Phytochrome Responses Using Targeted Expression of Biliverdin Reductase in Arabidopsis, Plant Physiology, 2009 (149), 424-433 Developed experimentation procedures to study the effect of jasmonic acid on root elongation in Arabidopsis Successfully ran PCR, DNA gels, and various assays including DNA and protein extraction and anthocyanin assays

Good Laboratory Practice knowledge and experience preparing media, pouring plates, using micropipettes, following protocols, data entry, and using sterile techniques Provided daily assistance with various experimental procedures and kept detailed laboratory notebook Received Undergraduate Research Support Scholarship from the College of Natural Science Attended the PRL Graduate Student, Postdoctoral Fellow, and Staff Choices Day at MSU Attended the American Society of Plant Biologists Mid-West Meeting and presented a poster titled: Examination of the effects of phytochrome chromophore deficiency on root growth and elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana

Yearlong Teaching Internship Holt H.S., Holt, MI [August 2010-May 2011] Taught Zoology and Biology Science Olympiad Assistant Coach, tennis asst. coach, GSA co-advisor TEACHING CERTIFICATION... California: Single-Subject Clear Credential in Biology Michigan: Biology (DA), Integrated Science (DI) STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE.. Cross-Cultural Teaching Program, Cape Town, South Africa [June 2010-August 2010] Observed high school science lessons and classroom management strategies Planned and taught science lessons to 8th grade natural science students Studied and earned 6 masters credits towards the Masters of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum program at Michigan State University Traveled around South Africa and partook in various activities such as riding ostriches, petting cheetahs, feeding African elephants, shark and crocodile cage diving, etc. Learning, Technology, and Culture Program, The Netherlands, France, Germany [May 2011] Observed K-12 lessons and classroom management strategies Studied and earned 6 masters credits towards the Masters of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum program at Michigan State University PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Deans Student Advisory Council for the College of Natural Science, Secretary and Green Certification Initiative Program co-committee head Search Committee Member for hiring of Biological Sciences Interdepartmental Advisor Biological Sciences Interdepartmental Representative at the Academic Orientation Program Student Ambassador for the College of Natural Science Science Representative for the Student Advisory Group to the Secondary Teacher Preparation Team Student Michigan Education Association, Secretary Sigma Alpha Professional Sorority: President, Secretary, Social Chair

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS, HONORS, MEMBERSHIPS. Academic Scholars Program Deans List National Society of Collegiate Scholars Phi Sigma Theta National Honors Fraternity Received Undergraduate Research Support Scholarship from the College of Natural Science Received Study Abroad Scholarship for cross-cultural teaching program in South Africa Member of the California Science Teachers Association (CSTA) AP Biology Class Website: http://apbiologywithmscostigan.weebly.com/ Previous Teaching Portfolio: http://scostiganteachingportfolio.weebly.com/index.html Internship Class Site: https://sites.google.com/a/msu.edu/science-with-ms-costigan/home REFERENCES... Chris Persons Assistant Principal of Instruction Ridgeview High School Bakersfield, CA 93313 (661) 398-3100 chris_persons@khsd.k12.ca.us William Hodges Science Educator Holt High School Holt, MI 48842 (517) 699-7441 whodges@hpsk12.net

Steven D. Holmes Principal Ridgeview High School Bakersfield, CA 93313 (661) 398-3100 steve_holmes@khsd.k12.ca.us

Beronda Montgomery Associate Professor Michigan State University MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory East Lansing, MI 48824 (517) 353-7802 montg133@msu.edu

I give Ms. Stephanie Costigan my highest recommendation for employment with your organization. She will immediately establish herself as an intelligent caring professional as she did at Ridgeview High School.
-Chris Persons, Assistant Principal, former employer