Elizabeth Werner

Education B.A. Environmental Chemistry Whitman College Walla Walla, WA May 2008 Correspondence Winter2013

EDU 272 Integrating ESL in the Mainstream Classroom Seattle Central Community College M.Ed. Secondary Chemistry University of Arizona, Teach Arizona

Tucson, AZ exp. completion: May 2014

Teaching Experience Americorps Volunteer Tucson, AZ City High School Sept 2013 present Tutor chemistry students in after school intervention program Assist and motivate youth gardeners at Las Milpitas Community Farm Volunteer English Teacher Tanzania Teaching Foundation

Tanzania, East Africa Sept 2012 Nov 2012

Taught intensive English course to students entering English-medium secondary schools Instructed 40 students for 10 weeks, 5 days/week, 7 hours/day Prepared lesson plans and graded quizzes daily Received extensive training (20 hours) in course curriculum

Chemistry & Writing Tutor Tacoma Community College Writing & Tutoring Center

Tacoma, WA Apr4 Aug16 12, Jan7 Apr17 13

Tutored community college students in general, inorganic, and organic chemistry, and writing Developed chemistry and biology study guide handouts for distribution in the Center Completed writing tutoring course which included training for tutoring ELLs Attended weekly tutor discussion groups and completed projects for meeting ITTPC Tutor Certificate qualifications (Level I received June 2012, Level II received January 2013, Level III received March 2013)

Science and Math Tutor Club Z Private In-Home Tutoring

Olympia, WA March 6 August 23, 2012

Tutored high school, middle school, and elementary school students in math and science Developed math curricula for summer tutoring

Peace Corps Volunteer Education United States Peace Corps

Tanzania, East Africa Sept 2009 Nov 2011

Taught chemistry and biology to Tanzanian girls at a secondary boarding school using both English and Swahili as the language of instruction Stocked and managed a science laboratory, and conducted biology and chemistry practicums using locally available resources, facilitating hands-on science experiences Developed and provided training for Tanzanian and American colleagues to prepare and teach practicums, resulting in increased teacher capacity Applied for and received grant funding from the Volunteer Activities, Support and Training Program to spread awareness and educate villagers about HIV/AIDS prevention through theater Grant supported a 14 member traveling theater/dance group Organized, raised funds, and lead a trip for 10 students to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Other Employment Experience Forest and Fish Intern 3 Lacey, WA Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE), Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) June 2008 September 2009
Installed temperature monitors, collected water samples, and gathered stream metrics and riparian characteristics data in streams statewide Authored and edited Standard Operating Procedures for all field procedures Assessed temperature and stream data (substrate, canopy cover, riparian vegetation, etc.) for quality control and populated Excel spreadsheets and Access databases Performed Winkler titrations in the lab to determine dissolved oxygen Sorted stream macroinvertebrates, detritus, and riparian litter-fall samples for quantification

Chemistry Lab Assistant Whitman College Chemistry Department

Walla Walla, WA 2007-2008, during academic year

Prepared and standardized solutions for chemistry labs Set up laboratory apparatus and instruments for General, Organic, Environmental, and Quantitative/Inorganic Chemistry Safely disposed of chemicals per lab protocols

Environmental Assistant EnviroVision

Olympia, WA Summer 2007

Surveyed Pierce County lakes for aquatic invasive plant species using GPS Required safe boat transport, launching, and operation Mapped populations of invasive plants Updated company invoicing system

Laboratory Aid Whitman College Biology Department

Walla Walla, WA 2004-2006, during academic year

Set up apparatus and lab materials for Physiology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, and General Biology Prepared chemical solutions for biology labs

Lakes Program Intern Washington State DOE, EAP

Surveyed lakes statewide for invasive aquatic plants using GPS Surveys were conducted from boat and by snorkeling Gathered, labeled, and preserved samples of aquatic plants Organized programs digital plant files

Yakima, WA Summer 2006

Mercury Outreach and Education Program Intern Washington State Department of Health, Environmental Health Assessments

Tumwater, WA Summer 2005

Researched, developed, and distributed materials on the dangers and proper disposal of mercury for public education campaign Surveyed mercury labeling practices in local stores Arranged for mercury exhibits at community events (e.g. fairs)

Mercury Program Intern Washington State DOE, Hazardous Waste

Lacey, WA Summer 2005

Researched Washington State regulations concerning mercury disposal Developed and conducted phone surveys with small businesses regarding their mercury product disposal practices