Rachelle Plourde

303-345-5776 plour520@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Initial Teaching License, Anticipated May 2017
Boettcher Teacher Residency, Denver, CO
Endorsement: Secondary Science

Master of Arts, Anticipated December 2017

Adams State University, Alamosa, CO
Major: Education, Emphasis: Culturally Linguistically Diverse Education

Bachelor of Science, May 2010

Regis University, Denver, CO
Major: Honors in Biochemistry Minor: Biology

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Boettcher Teacher Resident-Secondary Science, Fall 2016- Spring 2017
William Smith High School, Aurora, CO
Designing and implementing chemistry lessons to support the needs of a diverse student
population in an Expeditionary Learning high school
Facilitates guided inquiry learning in a College Prep Chemistry class
Constructing and co-teaching cross-disciplinary classes with Math and English teammates
Instructs after-school Extended Learning Opportunities for freshmen to learn about computer
coding and introduce them to select science concepts

Associate Instructor, Fall 2014-Spring 2015

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Counseled and lead up to 25 students in laboratory set-up, procedure, and clean-up with an
emphasis on understanding chemistry using the scientific method
Tutored one-on-one and in group settings on experimental procedures and scientific writing
Supervised students during chemistry outreach at Boys & Girls Club (Elletsville, IN) and Girls,
Inc (Bloomington, IN)
Ensured a safe laboratory environment through enforcement of all established safety protocols

Chemistry Laboratory Assistant and Tutor, Fall 2010-Spring 2014

Regis University, Denver, CO
Guided students through practice problems in groups and individually
Contributed to the creation and planning of new laboratory procedures

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Biofuels Student Internship, NREL, Golden, Colorado 2013-2014

Resident Assistant, Regis University, Denver, Colorado 2011-2014

HONORS AND AWARDS

Praxis II General Science: Content Knowledge Recognition of Excellence 2015

Indiana University Chemistry Department Fellowship 2014-2015
Regis University Natural Science Scholarship in Chemistry 2010-2014