MARY BETH BAVITZ

6254 South 85th Court

Lincoln, NE 68526

402-304-2703
mbavitz@neb.rr.com

Education
Master of Arts in Science Teaching
GPA: 3.987 on 4.0 scale
Bachelor of Science
Major: Biology

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Chatham College (Pittsburgh, PA)

Endorsement

Biology

Certification

Nebraska Initial Teaching Certificate

Praxis Status

Completed Praxis I and II

Related Experience in Education

Student Teaching
Goodrich Middle School, Jodie Jantz (Cooperating Teacher) Lincoln Public
Schools, Lincoln, NE January 2015-May 2015
General Science, Grade 6, one section (full range of abilities)
Worked with 25 students in one section, including students with ELL, IEP, gifted
identifications
Taught units on the human body, weather and climate
General Science, Grade 8, 5 sections (full range of abilities)
Worked with 124 students including one with autism, 32 gifted and 2 ELL students
Taught units on the solar system, sound and light, forces and motion, and cells and heredity
Comprehensive duties:
Assisted with 2015 Nebraska State Science Bowl practice
Applied to judge entries for the March 2015 Zoetis-LPS-Novartis Science Fair
Practicum
Northstar High School, Tracy Chapo (Cooperating Teacher) Lincoln Public
Schools, Lincoln, NE August-December, 2014
Observed/assisted in Grade 10 Biology summer school
Observed/assisted in Grade 6-8 Bright Lights Nanotechnology Camp
Professional Skills
Experience working with multicultural population
Computer (Microsoft Word, Excel, Apple TV/iPad, Google Docs)
Medical research experience (4 years)
Training experience in safety/health and microvascular surgery

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Relevant Coursework
Chemistry
Physics
Geology

Natural Resource Systems

Speech

Work Experience
Local Substitute Teacher, Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE
Substitute taught 7th grade science at Lux Middle School

2006-2007

Industrial Hygienist, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Lincoln, NE 1988-1992

Monitored employees exposure to chemicals used at the plant
Compared employee exposure levels to OSHA standards and reported findings
Maintained Material Safety Data Sheets for chemicals used at the plant and trained
employees on their safe use and handling
Senior Research Assistant, Neuroscience Research Laboratory,
Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Pittsburgh, PA
Taught microsurgery to surgical residents
Performed stereotactic surgery on rats for aggression study
Research Assistant, Cancer Research Laboratory, Mercy Hospital,
Pittsburgh, PA
Performed estrogen/progesterone receptor assays
Volunteer Activity
Mentor, TeamMates Program, Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, NE
Computer Help Volunteer, AgeWell Center at the Landing and
Preserve Retirement Community, Lincoln, NE
Co-chair, Games-Post-Prom Committee, East HS, LPS, Lincoln, NE
Classroom Volunteer, 7th Grade Science, Lux MS, Lincoln, NE
Reach to Recovery Volunteer, American Cancer Society, Lincoln, NE
Member, Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Advisory Committee
Classroom Volunteer, Pyrtle Elementary School, Lincoln, NE

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