Elizabeth Prather – Curriculum Vitae

Elizabeth M. Prather
(870)-206-4333 617 Home Street, Marked Tree, AR 72365 e.prather12@gmail.com

Objective I am interested in pursuing a career in the field of science with a focus on education.

Education May 2012 – Present

Arkansas State University
 Major: Bachelors of Science in General Studies (emphasis Biology, Management,
Technology) - Graduation Date August 3 rd , 2018

Graduate: May 17th, 2012

Marked Tree High School
 Graduated 4th out of 33.
 Honor Graduate

Extracurricular Arkansas State University Organizations

 Arkansas State University Women in Science

 President (Fall 2014- present)
 Arkansas State University EnvironMentors
 Fall 2014
 College of Science & Mathematics Leadership Council
 Fall 2014-Present

Volunteer/Community Arkansas State University Volunteer and Community Projects

 Arkansas Science Festival (October 2014)

 I entered a “What’s in my Blood?” hands on activity where community children and
adults could get a hands on look of the different components of blood using everyday
household materials such as peppermints, corn syrup, mason jars, cinnamon discs, and
redhots (candy).

 Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

 While acting as the president of Women in Science, we participated in a fundraiser to
raise awareness for Breast Cancer in Arkansas.

 Science Sweeter Than Pi: School Outreach Day (March 2015)

 We conducted a project for school outreach for middle school students that involved
explaining how the structure of DNA was discovered. Students also made candy DNA
and discussed the various fields for women in the world of science
Elizabeth Prather – Curriculum Vitae

 Upcoming Volunteering Opportunities:

 ASTATE DNA Days (April 2017)
 ASTATE Earth Day (April 21st 2017)
 Women’s History Month ( March 2017)

Research Current or Past research opportunities at Arkansas State University

 Arkansas State University – Undergraduate Research (Spring 2015)

 I am currently beginning undergraduate research with Dr. David Gilmore in the Biology
Department at Arkansas State University. I will be getting a hands-on experience in the
proper laboratory techniques and assisting graduate students and Dr. Gilmore.
Job Shadowing Current or Past Job Shadowing opportunities at Arkansas State University

 Annie Camp Junior High (Spring 2016)

 I enrolled in Introduction to Secondary Education (Field 1) at Arkansas State University
and was placed at Annie Camp Jr. High for an 8 week observation in the classroom. My
teacher, Beth Avery, was the educator for 7th grade science & 9th grade physical science. I
was allowed to observe the students work, speak with Mrs. Avery about planning &
procedure, and assist in laboratory activities such as dissection, rocket launching, and
acceleration labs.

 Rivercrest Junior High

 I was allowed to observe and guest teach a lecture in Mrs. Janie Hattle’s 7th grade science
classes at Rivercrest Junior High. I was able to speak with Mrs. Hattle about lesson
planning, classroom management, and common core standards.

 Marked Tree High (Spring 2016)

 I was allowed to observe Mr. Jethro Antoine at Marked Tree High School in the Spring
2016. Mr. Antoine taught 11th grade anatomy, 8th grade science, and team taught Bio-Lit.
I was able to observe how team teaching works in the classroom & see how to correlate
Biology with Literacy. In this classroom, I was able to get insight on the Next Generation
of Science Standards for Arkansas and how to implement Project Based Learning.

 East Poinsett County High School (Spring 2016-2017)

 I was allowed to observe Mr. Powell & Mrs. Gordan at East Poinsett County High School
in the Spring 2016. I observed Mrs. Parrish in the spring of 2017 in the Biology courses
at EPC. Mr. Powell taught 7th & 8th grade science and Mrs. Gordan taught 11th grade
Chemistry. In this school, I was able to observe how teaching to different grade levels
and subjects make a better teacher. I was able to observe how the practice for the ACT
Aspire Test should be done.