Resume
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education May 2014
Bachelor of Science in Biology May 2014
Butler University Indianapolis, Indiana
GPA: 3.623/4.0
EDUCATION AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Indiana Department of Education Intern May 2013-August 2013
Indianapolis, Indiana
- Coordinated events for public at the request of senior advisor Trish Whitcomb-Sipes and Superintendent Glenda Ritz including Hoosier Family of Readers, Indiana Math Summits, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summits.
- Interacted with CTE administrators for feedback and reflection on the status of CTE education in Indiana in preparation for CTE conferences.
- Attended State Board of Education meetings, press conferences, and policy briefs for the IDOE to inform personal education practice.
Center for Urban Ecology (CUE) Intern August 2011-Present
Butler University Indianapolis, Indiana
- Collaborated with the CUE, the Butler College of Education, and the faculty, students, and staff of Shortridge Middle/High school to conceptualize a plan for an urban farm and greenhouse.
- Dedicated 10 months to transforming the greenhouse space to create an engaging space for classroom and group learning.
- Adapted lessons and activities in which students critically considered the importance of science and sustainability in an increasingly globalized world through problem based learning.
PRO 100 Leadership Intern June 2012-July 2012
Eugene and Marilyn Glick Foundation Indianapolis, IN
- Coordinated with Butler University and the Glick Foundation to lead a group of 20 students from the Indianapolis metropolitan area in landscaping and leadership activities.
- Designed learning opportunities for the students through career exploration and mentorship, college investigation, technology education, and team building activities.
- Executed a curriculum driven by student interest and building toward developing skills which the students could use as leaders in their own communities.
Curriculum Coordinator May 2011-2011
SS. Francis and Clare Parish, Greenwood, IN
- Spearheaded a new curriculum for 150 students and youth group leaders engaging in the summer camp program.
- Generated the lesson plans for the week long camp using backwards planning techniques.
- Facilitated age appropriate activities for the students to foster curiosity and develop independent investigation skills
Teaching Practicum Experience Spring 2012-Present
- ED 228 Content Area Literacy
- ED 327 Curriculum and Instruction for Middle Grades
- ED 498 Methods of Instruction for Multilingual Learners
- ED 433 Science Methods
- Independent Study: Policy and Leadership in Education
- Student Teaching
- Carmel Clay Middle School, Carmel, Indiana January 2014-March 2014
- IPS Shortridge Magnet High School, Indianapolis, Indiana March 2014- May 2014
- Candidate Work Sample
- Sample of my work during my student teaching experience, click on the link below!
- Candidate Work Sample
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Butler University Women’s Track/Cross Country Varsity Team, August 2009-Present
President, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, August 2010-Present
Board Member, Special Advisory Council to the Dean, August 2011-Present
Active Member, Butler University Council on Presidential Affairs-Green Operations, August 2012-Present
Student Member, Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, August 2010-Present
AWARDS
Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education-Outstanding Future Educator Award, Representing Butler University, 2014
Athletic Director Honor Roll, Butler University, 2010- Present
College of Education Dean’s List, Butler University, 2013
Dow Grant Recipient, Building a Community Garden, The Butler Lab School- IPS School 60, 2012
REFERENCES
Trish Whitcomb-Sipes
Senior Advisor to Indiana Superintendent Glenda Ritz
Indiana Department of Education 115 W. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204317.232.0581
Dr. Debra Lecklider
Associate Dean College of Education
Professor Butler University
Jordan Hall-1854600 Sunset Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317.940.9029
Dr. Shelly Furuness
Program Chair of Middle Secondary Education
Assistant Professor Butler University
Jordan Hall-1874600 Sunset Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317.940.6967
Dr. Tim Carter
Director of the Center for Urban Ecology
Butler University
Gallahue Hall, Room 0684600 Sunset Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317.940.6506
Dr. Jack Parker
Assistant Director for Curriculum Instruction
Assessment and Special Education
Center Grove Community School District
Educational Service Center
4800 West Stones Crossing Road
Greenwood, IN 46143
317.881.9326 Ex. 1615
Coach Matthew Roe
Head Track and Cross Country Coach
Butler University Athletic Department 510 West 49th Street Butler University, Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.940.9921317.491.5475
Sonya Hopkins
Coordinator of Academic Support
Butler University Athletic Department 510 West 49th Street Butler University, Indianapolis, IN 46208 317.940.8378
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