EDUCATION

Grand Valley State University, 2012- 2014 Graduate Teacher Certification (GTC) - Secondary Education - Biology & Earth and Space Science Grand Rapids, MI Grand Valley State University, 2005 2010 BS Natural Resource Management Allendale, MI

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Northview High School, August 2013 - April 2014
Teacher Assistant/Student Teacher - Assumed full responsibility of all classroom obligations for 13 weeks. - Administered content using the Gradual Release of Responsibility Instructional framework. - Developed differentiated lessons to challenge students range of abilities. - Conducted regular formative assessment of students academic progress and emotional state. - Implemented Van Andel Institutes framework for developing inquiry based science labs. - Shared Action Research results with students to enhance science literacy skills. - Collaborated with colleagues to keep pace and administer a common summative assessment. Grand Rapids, MI

Camp Killoqua, March 2012 - May 2012

Outdoor Education - Introduced urban students to biology concepts while interacting with nature. - Supervised and instructed groups of 20 students in the art of canoeing. - Designed and facilitated teamwork initiatives to promote group cohesion. Standale, WA

Boltz Middle School, October 2011 - November 2011

Aspire Tutor - Tutored 50 fifth and sixth grade at-risk female students to improve emotional and academic intelligence. - Motivated students to improve physical fitness through team sports. Fort Collins, CO

San Joaquin Outdoor School, August 2010 - June 2011

Naturalist - Customized science lessons to coincide with the regional flora, fauna, and geology. - Improvised skits, performed music, and played games to supplement and aid in teaching. - Utilized exploration and hands-on experiences to foster an appreciation for nature. La Honda, CA

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning, August 2011
Trip Leader/Medic - Distributed and monitored medications for 13 teenagers. - Attended to the health and wellbeing of the group during a 4-day backpacking trip. Denver, CO

Bold Earth Teen Adventures, June 2011 - August 2011

Trip Leader - Orchestrated the itinerary and meals for 3-week outdoor adventures with 12 teenagers. - Provided guidance and support as students faced physical and social challenges. - Fostered an inclusive and respectful environment, which promoted group unity. Golden, CO

Camp Chief Ouray, Summers 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010

Cabin Counselor, Trip Leader - Responsible for safety, planning and leadership of teenagers in the backcountry setting. - Restructured a leadership development program for 10 international campers. - Introduced campers to outdoor skills (cooking, fire building, and shelter building). Granby, CO

EDUCATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
+ ASCD: Teacher Leadership + National Science Teachers Association + Colorado Association of Science Teachers

QUALIFICATIONS
+ HeartSaver CPR, AED, First Aid (exp. 3/2016)

+ Rock climbing, Backpacking, Birding, Reading Nonfiction, Juggling, People + Snowboarding, Ultimate Frisbee, Trail running, Cycling, Learning

INTERESTS

REFERENCES
+ Kris Walendzik Northview High School Biology Teacher Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 540-7739 + Dr. Stephen Worst Grand Valley State University Professor and Advisor Grand Rapids, MI (616) 331-6250 + Jim Haveman Head of Science Dept. at Northview High School Grand Rapids, MI (616) 363-4857 ext. 1740 + Mark Thomas Principal of Northview High School Grand Rapids, MI (616) 363-4857 ext. 1200 !