Amy Krause

amykrause06@gmail.com
(914) 714-5444

Profile
High school science teacher committed to developing a strong rapport with students while maintaining a rigorous
learning environment. Uses effective and efficient teaching methods while focusing on each students needs.

Education
Johns Hopkins University, School of Education MS in Secondary Education
May 2018 (Expected)

Washington University in St.Louis Bachelor of Arts

Majors: Biology, Anthropology: Global Health and the Environment May 2015
Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement Goldman Fellow (May 2014)
Deans List (Spring 2014, Fall 2015, Spring 2015)
Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honors Society Member (April 2014-May 2015)

Certification
Credentialed Teacher, Texas Educator Certificate August 2015
Science Grades 7-12 and General Grades 4-8 Credential

Teaching Experience
KIPP King Collegiate High School San Lorenzo, CA
Science Teacher (Physics and AP Biology) July 2017- Present
Teach a diverse population of 130 high school students
Use student data from formative and summative assessments to improve instructional methods
Plan and develop daily lesson plans in both subjects with adjustments for each classes needs

Sam Houston High School San Antonio, TX

Science Teacher (Pre-AP and Standard Chemistry and Physics) August 2015- June 2701
Taught a diverse population of 190 high school students
Collaborated with Science department team and staff to develop a challenging aligned curriculum
Provided additional instructional support for students during Twilight School, an after school tutoring
program
Served as a member of Teach for America, a selective nationally acclaimed service corps (3,700 teachers
selected out of 25,000 applicants); committed to teach for two or more years in an under-resourced area to
close the achievement gap

Other Teaching Related Experience

Teaching Assistant, Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis, MO
Department of Biology Spring 2014
Served as TA for Immunology course; wrote and graded homework questions, assisted in creating exams,
graded exams and take home essays
Held weekly office hours to help students better understand course materials and prepare for exams

Peer Health Educator St. Louis, MO

Student Health Services Spring 2014- Spring 2015
Created programs for use by Residential Advisors to help students to manage prominent health related
issues such as stress, fitness and diet
Planned and executed a school wide fitness and wellness event to promote physical activity on campus