Experience

Dike-New Hartford High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Junior High Science Teacher

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  6th and 8th grade science teacher using OpenSciEd. 6th and 8th grade science teacher using OpenSciEd.



Southwest Valley Schools

• Science Teacher

  • Jun 2019 - May 2023

  7th and 8th grade integrated science teacher. 7th and 8th grade girls volleyball and basketball coach. 7th and 8th grade integrated science teacher. 7th and 8th grade girls volleyball and basketball coach.



Council Bluffs Community School District

• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Science Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2019

  Teaching multiple sections of biology, advanced placement biology, and chemistry.Utilizing an assortment of Google Apps, including Classroom, Drive, and Gmail.Encouraging active participation of all students using strategies such as think-pair-share, small group investigations, science journaling, and group discussions.

• Assistant Volleyball Coach

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2019

  Middle school volleyball coach at Wilson Middle School.

• Environmental Club Sponsor

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2019

  Supervise small group of motivated students interested in environmental issues.Manage self-contained aquaponics system within the classroom.Utilize a greehouse for growing various plants.



Ames High School

• Ames, IA

• Student Teacher

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Student teacher in biology and environmental science. Working with Ron Schuck. • Created and implemented lessons in topics of ecology, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and cells • Implemented district-wide 1:1 computer initiative by utilizing Google Classroom, Infinite Campus, Apple TV, and other online resources • Incorporated inquiry-based teaching strategies into lessons • Lead class discussion on nature of science concepts, including history of science, the scientific procedure, and the difference between observations and inferences • Differentiated instruction to reach all students by providing instruction and materials in multiples ways, such as auditory instructions, visual instructions on overhead, and read aloud as a class • Modified step-by-step activities to incorporate a student-centered approach to learning using inquiry-based strategies • Completed day-to-day tasks including attendance each period, hall monitoring during passing period, implementing lesson plans, and communicating with students and staff • Attended staff meetings to be trained on the implementation of PLUS Period • Provided a safe learning environment for students to ask questions and complete homework during PLUS Period • Conducted intervention during PLUS Period for students in need of additional biology help, including homework help and re-teaching lessons • Attended and presented workshops during the Iowa Academy of Science ISTS Conference Show less



Ames National Laboratory

• United States
• Research Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Student Hourly

  • Apr 2011 - Aug 2015



Ames Middle School

• Ames, IA

• Secondary Science Teacher Intern

  • Feb 2015 - May 2015

  Practicum intern in 8th grade physical science. Worked with Collin Reichert. • Worked with students in initial stages of 1:1 laptop program by incorporating Google Classroom • Incorporated inquiry-based learning through hands-on activities using teaching strategies (e.g. predict-observe-explain, think-pair-share) Practicum intern in 8th grade physical science. Worked with Collin Reichert. • Worked with students in initial stages of 1:1 laptop program by incorporating Google Classroom • Incorporated inquiry-based learning through hands-on activities using teaching strategies (e.g. predict-observe-explain, think-pair-share)



Ames High School

• Ames, IA

• Secondary Science Teacher Intern

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

  Practicum intern in upper level chemistry. Worked with Aileen Sullivan. • Observed and taught developmentally appropriate chemistry lessons • Communicated expectations with students Practicum intern in upper level chemistry. Worked with Aileen Sullivan. • Observed and taught developmentally appropriate chemistry lessons • Communicated expectations with students



Viking Lake Restaurant and Concession

• Stanton, IA

• Waitress

  • Apr 2007 - Aug 2009