Objectives

To find a long-term career as a high school science teacher, with opportunities for personal
growth and development. To that allows me to encourage critical and higher-level thinking to
increase all my students academic performances.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Arts in Education (graduating May 2015), Major: Secondary Education of Biological
Science. Arizona State University (Glendale, AZ)
Associates (2003), Major: General Science. Frank Phillips College (Borger, TX)
Teaching Certifications: NES Biology Content Exam (Passed 04/14), NES General Science Exam
(Passed 02/15), NES Secondary Education Professional Knowledge (Passed 03/15)

Practicum Experience
Central High School Phoenix, AZ (Jul 2014 - May 2015)
Full year Sophomore and Junior Biology Teacher Candidate (In progress)
Experienced entire school year in the same classroom.
Utilized various team teaching strategies with mentor teacher and other teacher
candidate including parallel teaching, station teaching, team teaching, and one teach
one assist.
Interacted with parents and school support staff on regular basis, including attending
and participating in IEP meetings.
Differentiated lesson plans and classwork to meet the needs of various students
including English Language Learners and students with IEPs.
Partnered with AmeriCorps to provide additional tutoring, before and after school, for
at-risk students.
Attended and participated in PLC meetings on a weekly basis (first semester only).

Sunset Ridge Elementary School Phoenix, AZ (Jan 2014 - May 2014)

8th Grade General Science Intern
Assisted the mentor teacher with setting-up and facilitating labs.
Collaborated with mentor teacher to write lesson plans.
Integrated physical activity into classroom activities.

 Observed proper classroom management and presentation of content.

Arcadia High School Phoenix, AZ (Aug 2013 Dec 2013)
Sophomore Biology Intern (direct instruction and online)
Observed facilitation of a self-paced online class
Created lab and work packet for students based on previous lab feedback.
Circulated classroom and provided assistance to students on an individual basis.

Employment History
Discover Financial Services Phoenix, AZ (Apr 2013-Dec 2013)
Fraud Prevention
Provided assistance to upset/distraught customers who experienced fraudulent
transactions on their credit card.
Educated customers on fraud prevention techniques.
Wells Fargo Phoenix, AZ (Mar 2012 Feb 2013)
Personal Banker
Crafted my services to meet individual needs of customers.
Sold and educated customers on products including: credit cards, loans, mortgages, and
bank accounts.
American Express Phoenix, AZ (Aug 2008 Jan 2012)
Customer Care Professional/Learning Network Instructor
Spoke with small business owners and assisted with their accounts
Trained new employees on/off the phones
Provided up-training to all employee in large group setting