MATTHEW P.

DESROCHERS
3330 NORTH ALGER ROAD ALMA, MI 48801
(989) 388-1949 desrochers1mp@alma.edu

Objectives
To obtain a secondary education student teaching position with the purpose of gaining
knowledge and experience in the areas of Biology and Chemistry.

Education
Alma College
May 2015 Bachelor of Science
Major: Secondary Education and Biology
Minor: Chemistry
Cumulative GPA: 3.82

Teaching Development

Ithaca Junior High School

Fall 2013
o Education Field Placement Science Department
o Supervising Teacher: Ms. Lisa Daily
Conducted 30 hours of classroom observation
Prepared class lecture and lab materials
Prepared and delivered a lesson on river systems

Republic High School

Fall 2013
o Education Field Placement Alternative High School
o Supervising Teacher: Mrs. Janet Fowler
Conducted 8 hours of classroom observation
Assisted with one-on-one instruction with LD students
Constructed IEP in conjunction with Alma College Special Education Course

Alma High School

Winter 2013
o Education Field Placement Chemistry Department
o Supervising Teacher: Mrs. Lisa Parsons
Conducted 30 hours of classroom observation
Delivered a lesson on atomic trends
Assisted with laboratories and independent practice

Ithaca High School

Winter 2012
o Education Field Placement Biology Department
o Supervising Teacher: Mr. Todd Slater
Conducted 30 hours of classroom observation
Delivered lesson on transcription and translation

Employment
Mitchell Hall Resident Advisor
March, 2012 - Present
Alma College Student Life Office 614 West Superior St. Alma, MI 48801

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A l m a C o l l e g e B i rd O b s e r v a t o r y Re s e a rc h A s s i s t a n t May, 2012 - Present

Alma College Biology Department 614 West Superior St. Alma, MI 48801
Conducted research on the migratory and molt patterns of Michigan song birds
I t h a c a H i g h S c h o o l Po o l L i f e g u a rd May, 2010 August, 2011
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Conducted business operating procedures and monitored safety of pool patrons while carrying
an American Red Cross CPR/AED endorsement

Awards, Recognitions, and Science Experience

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Alma College Deans List (2011-Present)
Alma College Presidents Cup Award (2011)
Alma College PRISM/Biology Research Award (2012-Present)
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Biology Award (2013)
Alma College Honors Day Session: Biology Department (2013)
Alma College Distinguished Trustee and Trustee Honors Scholarship (2011-Present)
Alma College KDP Education Honorary (2012-Present)

Leadership

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College
Platoon Guide at USMC RSS Mt. Pleasant (June, 2013-Present)
Alma College Scholars Summit (2011)
Center for Responsible Leadership Alternative Break (2013)
KCP First Year Student Mentor (September, 2013-Present)
Mitchell Hall Resident Advisor (2012-Present)
Biology and Chemistry Tutor (2012-Present)
Junior Rotarian (2011)

References
Dr. Mark Seals
Professor of Education
Alma College
(989) 463-7111
seals@alma.edu
Dr. Peggy Thelen

Professor of Education
Alma College
(989) 463-7111
thelen@alma.edu

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Mr. Mike Bishop

Assistant Professor of Biology, Bird Observatory Director
Alma College
(989) 463-7111
bishop@alma.edu
Ms. Jalani Jackson
Mitchell Hall Director
Alma College
(989) 463-7961
jacksonja@alma.edu
Mr. Mike Walker
Assistant Education Professor, Former Ithaca High School Biology Teacher
Alma College
(989) 463-7111
walkermj@alma.edu