Abigail Mae Method

MethodAM1@gmail.com (609) 224 4831 methodeducator.weebly.com

CERTIFICATION
Pennsylvania Instructional I Biology and General Science 7-12 (application pending)

EDUCATION
B.S. in Biology with Secondary Education Certification May 2018
Grove City College, Grove City, PA
QPA: 3.68/4.00
Honors: Trustee Merit Scholarship; Kappa Delta Phi Education Honorary

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Intercultural Teaching
Nizwa, Oman—Scientific Institute of Technology and Administrative Development Summer 2017
Full-time English Teacher
 Taught experiential, creative lessons to Omani ELLs ages 12-17 in beginning and intermediate levels
 Adapted curriculum to be culturally relevant; tailored lessons to the learning dynamics in an oral culture
 Innovated supplemental activities involving role playing and mock-scenarios
 Differentiated lessons in mixed level classes by building in student choice and scaffolding through modeling.
 Embraced cultural dynamics in respecting local values, traditions, and dress
 Built rapport with students by demonstrating interest in their lives and routines
 Utilized active teaching styles, simulations and collaborative learning methods to manage student behavior
 Increased student test scores by analyzing assessments and implementing the reflective teaching cycle.

Biology and Environmental Science

Black Rock Retreat, Lancaster, PA Summer 2016
Wilderness Director
 Created discovery based science lessons and activities for campers grades 3 through 12
 Connected activities to multiple learning styles and competencies
 Implemented hands-on object lessons with live animals, minerals, and owl pellets
 Managed logistics and coordinated weekly camping excursions
 Worked with a team to design and lead camp-wide programming each week

WORK EXPERIENCE
Grove City College, Grove City, PA
Resident Assistant May 2016-May 2017
 Designed and executed 10 educational and relational programs for residents including a week-long program on
cultural diversity and an all-campus service project for refugee children.
 Mentored and supported residents through difficult life circumstances and personal struggles
 Worked with a team of other RAs to strategize outreach techniques and plan all-building programs
 Coordinated with college administrators to secure resources for events
 Confronted policy violations to ensure a safe dorm environment

Teaching Assistant, Dr. Patricia Scheffler, Professor of Education September 2015-Present

 Collaborated with professor regarding implementation of class activities and worksheets
 Demonstrated consistency in meticulously preparing class materials and paperwork
 Innovated increased technology use in preparation and teaching
 Planned virtual professional development experiences for teachers in Haiti (in progress)
 FIELD EXPERIENCE
Grove City Middle School, Grove City, PA
Volunteer Tutor, Special Education 7th grade Resource Room Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017
Invested approx. 16 hours per semester for 3 semesters
 Used concrete modeling and inductive questioning to reinforce understanding of troubling subjects
 Attended extracurricular events and asked thoughtful questions to establish rapport with students
 Communicated with cooperating teacher about student needs and behavioral support

North Allegheny High School, Pittsburgh, PA

Teaching and Observation, 9th and 10th grade Biology Spring 2017 (2 full days)
 Effectively employed collaborative problem solving, physical movement and pneumonics to teach the
principles of Hardy Weinberg and speciation mechanisms of evolution
 Received positive feedback on lesson design and implementation for cooperating teacher and professor

Dunn Middle School, Trenton, NJ

Teaching and Observation, 7th grade General Science Spring 2015 (3 full days), Spring 2016 (2 full days)
 Navigated urban environment to maintain a controlled learning environment during lesson
 Closely monitored small group discussion and formative assessments to ensure student comprehension
 Substituted for cooperating teacher for an entire school day and ran a hands-on lab with students
 Debriefed with coop on challenges experienced with student conduct during substitute teaching.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Grove City College, Grove City, PA
Research Assistant, Dr. Brenner, Professor of Biology Fall 2016
 Continued research project, using mitochondrial DNA to examine evolutionary lineages of Canada geese.
 Investigated origin of DNA extraction complications by changing factors in lab protocol
 Refined laboratory skills involved in performing DNA extraction, PCR, and gel electrophoresis

Research Student, Advanced Genetics Research Lab Fall 2016

 Collaborated with team to develop research project on chloroploast DNA from local strains of Trifolium repens.
 Analyzed results and implemented problem solving techniques to identify source of PCR problems
 Presented compilation of results and areas of further research

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, GROVE CITY COLLEGE

President, Koinonia Gospel Team May 2016-May 2017
 Dramatically increased group involvement in community and improved group efficiency at events
 Encouraged different voices and diverse perspectives at leadership team meetings
 Implemented feedback from periodic surveys given to group members

Choreographer, Orchesis Dance Troupe

 Tailored design of dance to strengths of dancers
 Structured instruction and implemented activities that encouraged dancer growth
 Fostered community and a positive culture within dance group

INTERESTS
Music (voice and flute) Camping and hiking
Dance World cultures
Non-fiction books Cooking and baking