Ana Parra Martn

Quejigo 79, 28109 Madrid, SPAIN v

+1 347 681 8070 v a.parramart@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary STEM Education
2014 Present
Tufts University (Boston, USA)
Expected Graduation: June 2015, Current GPA: 3.93
Candidate for Initial License in Elementary Education, grades 1 6 (State of MA).
Candidate for Initial License in Moderate Disabilities, grades Pre-K 8 (State of MA).
Recipient of the Urban Teacher Training Collaborative Fellowship.
Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology
2006 2009
University College London (London, United Kingdom)
First Class Honours, corresponds to US GPA: 3.96
Margaret Kerley Memorial Prize (2007) & Deans List (2008, 2009) for academic excellence.
Extra-scholastic Youth Activity Counselor Certification
Escuela Rastros (Madrid, Spain)
270 hr course with 2 week practicum. Classes in pedagogy, communication and health.

2008

TEACHING & EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN

Pre-Service Teacher
August 2014 Present
Linden STEAM Academy (Boston, USA)
Full year teaching collaboratively with mentor in a 5th grade inclusive classroom of a culturally,
linguistically, racially and socioeconomically diverse, urban rim Public Innovation School.
Develop and teach hands-on, inquiry-based science units on rocks & minerals and electricity.
Introduce science dialogue to build on and encourage student curiosity and reasoning.
Plan and implement engaging lessons across the curriculum, including early algebra mathematics
lessons, a social studies unit on life in colonial Williamsburg and ELA literature circles.
Differentiate instruction and assessment for English Language Learners and students with
disabilities, in order to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
April June 2014
International College Spain (Madrid, Spain)
Assisted in a 5th grade classroom of a multicultural IB World School.
Supervised students for their culminating PYP Exhibition projects on the topic Health Matters.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
November December 2013
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School (Seattle, USA)
Assisted in a mixed 2nd and 3rd grade classroom of a diverse, high needs school.
Worked one-on-one with children in reading, writing and math. Participated in group activities.
Volunteer
March June 2013
New York Cares (New York, USA)
Assisted in leading the after-school activity Mad Scientists with 3rd and 4th graders at a public
school in East Harlem. Working in small groups, explored hands-on science topics to help them
prepare for their end of year State Science Exam in a fun, inclusive environment.

Private Tutor
2007 2011
(Madrid, Spain)
Directed bi-weekly, two-hour long, individual revision sessions for IB Chemistry and IB Biology
students, helping them develop critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
Volunteer
Summer 2010
L.I.F.E. (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Offered evening school support and recreational activities for children in the citys slums.
Helped children of all ages develop math and reading skills, and taught values of respect and
sociability, through creativity, patience, persuasion and tact.
Camp Counselor
Summers 2004, 2005, 2008
Granja Escuela El Encinar (Guadalajara, Spain)
Organized and directed activities aimed at children from 6-14 years at a farm camp.
Required skills such as leadership and teamwork, effective communication and attention to detail,
to teach values of social and environmental awareness to the children in a recreational setting.

SCIENCE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Associate Researcher, Laboratory Manager
July 2012 August 2013
Department of Microbiology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (New York, USA)
Investigated the molecular pathways required for Hepatitis C Virus cell entry.
Associate Researcher
May 2011 June 2012
Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (New York, USA)
Phenotypically and functionally characterized mouse myeloid derived suppressor cells, which
mediate transplantation tolerance.
Research Assistant
August 2010 May 2011
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (Madrid, Spain)
Investigated the molecular basis of establishing tolerance for indefinite allograft survival in mice.
Research & Development Intern
September 2009 March 2010
Procter & Gamble (Darmstadt, Germany)
Critically analyzed formulation and performance data of P&G and competitor products.

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Manuscript published: Sourisseau, M., Michta, M.L., Zony, C., Israelow, B., Hopcraft, S.E.,
Narbus, C.M., Parra-Martn, A., Evans, M. "Temporal analysis of hepatitis C virus polarized
cell entry with OCLN directed blocking antibodies", PLOS Pathogens, March 21, 2013
Poster presentation: Parra-Martn, A. & Ochando, J.C. Immuno regulatory function of
myeloid derived suppressor cells in transplantation, Mount Sinai School of Medicine,
Immunology Institute Retreat (New York, NY), Nov 2011

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Languages: Fully bilingual English/Spanish, intermediate level French.

The Arts: Performed in shows with peers at high school and university including orchestra
(clarinet), choir, theatre and dance recitals. Ample experience in arts and crafts activities.
International Travel: Visited many countries in Europe, South America (including 2 month trip
to Argentina and Chile), Africa and Asia. Lived in Spain, UK, Germany and USA.