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Theresa Schallhorn

3801 Winterwood Dr. Howell, MI 48843 (810) 623 2392 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE_____________________________________________________________
I wish to obtain a secondary education position teaching any of the sciences at the 6-12 grade level in either a public or private school setting. I intend to utilize my teaching expertise from the variety of experiences I have had in order to bring creativity, inquiry and student centered learning into my classroom.

CERTIFICATION & EDUCATION___________________________________________


Michigan Secondary Education Teaching Certificate Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Bachelors of Science in Biological Science, Integrative Science Endorsement Howell High School, Howell, MI Expected May 2014 May 2013 June 2008

TEACHING EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________
Fowlerville Junior High School, Fowlerville, MI
Internship Year: General Science (Chemistry, Physics, Meteorology)_________________August 2013 May 2014 - Developed innovative lessons to incorporate student centered learning strategies into lessons - Practiced use of NGSS to enrich lessons and provide opportunities for students work as scientists - Practiced providing explicit subject specific, cross-curricular and real world connections for students - Monitored student progress and understanding with formative and summative assessments - Collaborated with special education teachers to provide appropriate accommodations - Consistently reflected on teaching practices and revised lessons and units for the future - Communicated with students, parents and administrators on student behavior and participation - Effectively managed and mentored classrooms with 30+ students

College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI


Enrichment Summer Program Instructor (Biology)___ _______________May 2013 August 2013, expected 2014 - Generated and executed interactive lectures using condensed curriculum for animal science, biology, and chemistry courses for college upperclassmen in the pre-veterinarian program - Collaborated with instructors to plan cross-curricular field visits, laboratories and case studies - Participated in community outreach programs including SAMY (Science, Animals, Medicine and You) and Detroit Youth Day

Holt Senior High School, Holt, MI


Student Teacher (Anatomy, Botany) _____________________________________________________October 2012 May 2013 - Prepared, implemented and revised lesson plans and units for high school upperclassmen - Practiced incorporated inquiry and engineering practices into lesson plans - Functioned as an active member in the daily functions of the classroom

Theresa Schallhorn
3801 Winterwood Dr. Howell, MI 48843 (810) 623 2392 [email protected] McDonald Middle School, East Lansing, MI
Student Teacher (Literacy & Language Arts)__ _________________ _______January 2012 May 2012 - Functioned as an active member in the daily functions of a sixth grade classroom - Monitored small group and individual work time - Provided individual tutoring to students

Kingsgrove High School, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


Student Teacher (Geometry, Algebra)_________________________________________________________June 2009 July 2009 - Functioned as an active member in the daily functions of freshman and sophomore classrooms - Prepared and implemented daily lessons - Attended staff and school meetings

RELATED EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________
Fowlerville Junior High School, Fowlerville, MI
Head Coach/ Assistant Coach__________________________________________________________________August 2013- Current - Boys Track and Field Head Coach - Archery Head Coach - Science Olympiad Assistant Coach (Anatomy, Genetics)

Department of Plant Biology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI


Undergraduate Research Assistant________________________________________________________May 2012 August 2012 - Researched plant nutrition using a hydroponics manifold and tomato plants - Developed a laboratory guide for using hydroponics in the classroom in association with NGSS - Aided graduate students in experimental research preparations, data collection and analysis - Performed daily laboratory preparation operations

HONORS, MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES_____________________________________


Member and Two-Time Presenter, Michigan Science Teachers Association Deans List , College of Natural Science Science Representative, Student Advisory Committee, College of Education, MSU Learning Leader, Department of Residence Life, MSU Study Abroad through MSU to Australia Study Abroad through MSU to Ireland 2013 - Current May 2013 2012 2013 May 2011 Summer 2010 Summer 2009

WEBSITE & INTERESTS______________________________________________________


www.theresaschallhorn.weebly.com Art, live music, health and fitness, reading, baking, college basketball, travelling and culture

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