ELIZABETH BERBERET

Fort Collins, CO 80525 · (714) 397-9427

lizzieberb@gmail.com · www.eberberet.weebly.com

I am dedicated to creating new and innovative ways to teach biology education that is accessible
to all types of learners. I strive to incorporate technology, creativity, and real-world skills such as
collaboration and communication into each of my lessons. It is imperative that I incorporate
these skills to prepare my students for life beyond school.

EDUCATION
Expected Summer 2019
Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Biology Certification in
Education, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Fort Collins, CO

June 2015
High School Diploma, MARINA HIGH SCHOOL
Huntington Beach, CA. 4.12 GPA, magna cum laude

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2017 - Present
Professional Development Program, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
•   Develop teaching skills such as lesson planning and classroom management coupled
with classroom experience at schools in the Poudre School District
•   Middle school practicums at Blevins Middle School and Webber Middle School High
school practicum at Rocky Mountain High
•   AVID tutor at Boltz Middle School
•   Work samples available upon request

JANUARY 2018 – MAY 2018

Public Achievement Coach, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT LEADERSHIP,
INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OFFICE
•   Coached groups of high school students who wanted to make changes in their
communities
•   Taught students about personal identities and cultural awareness and how these related
to their communities

Summer 2016
Water Safety Instructor, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
•   Planned and taught swim lessons concurrent with the American Red Cross standards
•   Taught various levels from ages 6 months to adults
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
OTHER EXPERIENCE
2017 – Present
Sales Associate, THE GAP
•   Assisted customers with their shopping experience
•   Maintained appearance of the store

Summer 2016
Lifeguard, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
•   Ensured the safety of patrons both in the pool and in the surrounding pool area
•   Duties included preventing potential hazards and following the company’s guidelines
in response to any situations that may have occurred

Summer 2015
Recreation Leader, CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
•   Supervised children’s safety
•   Handled monetary transactions at a city park

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS & ACTIVITIES

JANUARY 2018 – AUGUST 2018
Peer Education and Development Officer, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
WOMEN’S RUGBY CLUB
•   Planned and organized educational workshops in accordance with the Sports Clubs
handbook
•   Developed, maintained, oversaw, and enforced club’s code of conduct, judicial
process, and conflict resolution plan

2006 – PRESENT
Girl Scouts, TROOP 862 OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
•   Participated from Junior level through Ambassador
•   Earned Bronze Award

AWARDS AND HONORS

•   Varsity water polo captain 2014-2015
•   4-year scholar athlete 2011-2015
•   National Honor Society Member 2014-2015
•   WUE Scholarship 2015
•   Christermon Foundation Scholarship 2015
•   California Seal of Biliteracy-Spanish 2015

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST