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Perchy
Address: 350 Missy Lane Whitefish, MT 59937
Phone: (406) 270-7793 Email: dperchy@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/in/dperchy
Education:
Montana State University (MSU): Bozeman, MT
Bachelor of Education: General Science Broadfield Teaching
Minor: Secondary Education, Biology Teaching
Experience:
STUDENT TEACHER AT GLACIER HIGH SCHOOL (KALISPELL, MT)
Jan. 2016 Apr. 2016
Developed unit lesson plans for General Genetics, Molecular Genetics, and Evolution units for
Freshmen Biology.
Utilized technology to facilitate student exploration of concepts and promote concept mastery.
Communicated directly with parents to initiate involvement with their students education.
Active in student 504 and IEP strategy meetings by helping to design classroom strategies to help
students meet their educational goals.
Participated in Glacier High School Freshman Academy Program which included weekly meetings to
discuss students coursework progression and to help students succeed socially and academically.
PRACTICUM TEACHER AT MANHATTAN MIDDLE SCHOOL (MANHATTAN, MT)
Sept. 2015 Dec. 2015
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Practiced a co-teaching classroom instruction model in an 8 grade life sciences class to address the
needs of diverse learners through differentiation and small group instruction.
Designed scaffolded lessons for teaching Chemical Energy unit and covering topics including
Practical Chemistry, Acids & Bases, Qualitative and Quantitative analysis, and Titration.
Attended faculty meetings to discuss school policy, student concerns, and extracurricular activities.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR MSU EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Apr. 2015 Jan. 2016
Developed a STEM curriculum entitled Using Technology to Research After Class (UTRAC).
Hosted Peaks and Potentials summer camps for middle school students designed to teach
students about carbon and water cycles.
Worked with Montana Apprentice program for underprivileged students. Students ranging in age
from sophomores in high school to college freshmen came from a variety of backgrounds including
Indian reservations located in Montana and Mexico.
MCNAIR SCHOLAR (BOZEMAN, MT)
Dec. 2014 - May 2016
Conducted research related to gamification in education by hosting a summer camp using the video
game Minecraft to increase student interest in STEM fields.
Presented personal research at the McNair Scholars Research Symposium
PRE-SERVICE EDUCATOr at Whitefish High School (WHITEFISH, MT)
May 2014 - June 2014
Early field experience of designing curriculum for a variety of high school science courses, including
Biology, AP Biology, and Biomedical Science courses.
Designed science lesson plans and implemented them in a cooperative teaching model.
Volunteer/Service Activities:
Certifications:
First Aid and CPR Certification, American Red Cross, June 2014
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) trained researcher, 2015
Flinn Scientific Laboratory Safety Certified for High School and Middle School Science, 2016