Raquel Sherman

Raquel.I.Sherman@gmail.com (516)-314-2749 www.RaquelSherman.weebly.com EDUCATION

The University of Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Education, concentration in Chemistry 3.77 Cumulative G.P.A.

Ann Arbor, MI

CERTIFICATION

Michigan Provisional Secondary Certificate

Highly qualified areas: Chemistry and Psychology CPR, First Aid, AED Essentials

May 2012
current

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Chemistry Student Teacher

Saline High School Developed, designed, and taught lessons for 75% of the Chemistry curriculum, including units on the following topics:

Winter 2012 Saline, MI

Matter, Atomic Theory & Electronic Structure, Chemical Bonding, Chemical Equations, Stoichiometry, Gas Laws

Used backwards design and state standards to create engaging lessons that encouraged and scaffolded students to think critically Prepared interdisciplinary assignments to emphasize the importance of literacy and to make connections between science and other fields Created tutorials using a Smartpen that were available online for students to use as a study tool Developed thorough rubrics that clearly outlined assignment expectations

Physical Science Pre-Student Teacher

Tappan Middle School Worked collaboratively with a colleague to create lessons that incorporated science literacy using backwards design and state standards

Fall 2011 Ann Arbor, MI

Chemistry Pre-Student Teacher

Canton High School Designed and taught a literacy-based lesson on periodic table trends and electron configurations ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Winter 2011 Canton, MI

Childrens Ski Instructor, Big Sky Resort

Winter 2012- 2013, Big Sky, MT

Responsible for teaching children how to ski using patience and creativity Utilized backwards design to plan lessons for various types of learners Certified Professional Ski Instructor of America with a Childrens Specialist Certification

Volunteer, Epworth School

Worked with students with severe learning disabilities and exceptionalities ranging from ages 9-21

February 2011, St. Louis, MO

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Ambassador, School of Education President, Chi Omega Fraternity

Selected to be a representative for the School of Education

January 2011-April 2012 January 2010-January 2011

Maintained order in the chapter by mediating issues, acting as a liaison between the chapter and other organizations, communicating with National Headquarters, and running executive board and chapter meetings REFERENCES *References available upon request*