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

OBJECTIVE: To ensure a career in the education profession in which my skills and qualifications meet.
In which to have an opportunity to expand my knowledge and give insight in this position.

EDUCATION:

Marked Tree High School

Graduation Date: May 17th, 2012
Graduation with honors and academic recognition

Arkansas State University

Associate of Science
Graduation Date: August 2017

Arkansas State University (enrolled)

Bachelors of Science in Biological Studies emphasis in Biology
Expected Graduation Date: August 3rd, 2018

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PRAXIS II SCORES:

Praxis II Biology Content: Passed (January 25, 2017)

Score: 153

EXPIERENCE:

KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School Blytheville, AR

August 2017- Currently Employed

 Currently, I work as a full-time long-term substitute teacher for the anatomy and biology classes
at KIPP Delta. In this position I am responsible for a full-time teacher course load and I am the
teacher on record for these courses. My duties are as follows:
 Checking attendance
 Creating and implementing lesson plans following AR curriculum
 Creating a safe and fun learning environment in the STEM classes
 Attending additional training and professional development
 Acting as a mentor and tutor for STEM courses
 Responsible as the teacher on record for (2) Biology and (2) Anatomy courses
 Responsible as the teacher on record for Study Hall/Remedial Mathematics 2018
 Facilitator for morning intervention for Seniors 2018
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 Assist in school functions and events such as choir, band, and cheer
 Designing and implementing labs for the biology and anatomy classes including
dissections, microbiology, and Gram Staining.

Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center Jonesboro, AR 72401

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
May 2015- Currently Employed

 In this position I work as a Museum Program Assistant (Part-Time). I am responsible for

conducting programs with school, church, and various groups about the various wildlife, plants,
and means of conservation in Arkansas. I also teach Hunter and Boater Education courses on and
off site. I am also responsible for tending to the gift shop, cleaning the facility, answering the
phone, and answering questions. I also take part in “Creature Feature” and “Feeding Frenzy”,
where I demonstrate animals to the visitors. I assist in tours and educational events.

Curtis Eye Care Marked Tree, AR 72365

Ross Eye Care (office sold in September 2013)

March 2013-January 9th, 2014

 In this position I worked as an office Manager/assistant in Marked Tree under the direction of Dr.
Jon Ross. With the flow of patients I was in charge of making the appointments that meet the
Doctor's schedule. I did the filing and paperwork for the doctor at his convenience to ensure the
best customer care and the best outcome for the business. I also dealt hand and hand with
Insurance claims. I took full payments and down payments when the schedule bill is due for each
account. In this position the most important goal was to provide quality customer service. In that
position I ordered and fit glasses along with doing pre-testing on patients. My job was to make
sure that customers receive the best service in person and over the phone.

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

 Experience with office equipment (computers, calculators, scanners etc.)

 Experience with computers (Microsoft word, excel, access, powerpoint, etc..)
 Previous educational classes in Biology, Chemistry, and Laboratory areas.
 Previous knowledge for laboratory procedure
 Willingness to learn and advance my education
 Willingness to work overtime hours, holidays, and weekends
 Previous education experience
 Previous teaching experience in the classroom full-time
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DR. MARTIN HUSS LEE ELKINS

References: Arkansas State University Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

Instructor/Botanist Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge

Nature Center
Major Advisor/ Instructor
The following are personal, academic, Program Specialist (Event Supervisor)
and professional references. (870)-972-3082
(870)-933-6787
More references available upon mhuss@astate.edu
Lee.elkins@agfc.ar.gov
request
MRS. CAROLINE KELLY
JOHN KELLY
Arkansas State University Arkansas North Eastern College
Instructor Adult Education Coordinator
Introduction to Secondary Previous Instructor
Education Instructor
(870)-698-3626
(870)-972-3062

ckelly@astate.edu