Siiri Mason

Address: 40 W. Burdick St., Oxford, MI 48371

Email: siirimason@oakland.edu Phone: (419) 205-3055

Philosophy
Young adults need people on their team, someone that provides a safe environment, which
fosters learning and success. Believing in students and inspiring them with enthusiasm for the
subject, active lesson plans, and compassion for others, is key to instilling teamwork, internal
motivation, and the drive to succeed.

Education
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Secondary Teacher Certification in Biology and Integrated Science June 2017

Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA

Bachelor of Science in Biology December 2014
Overall GPA: 3.54
Seton Hill University Academic Scholarship, 2011-2014
Seton Hill University Lacrosse Scholarship, 2011-2013
Seton Hill University Honors Program, 2011-2014
Seton Hill University Biology Club, 2011-2014
WVIAC Commissioners Honor Roll, 2013
Division 2 Athletics Directors Association Academic Achievement Award, 2012
Deans List, Fall and Winter 2011

Skills
Computer: Mac and Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, iMovie, Moodle,
GradeCam, Google Drive
Language: Conversant in French
CPR and First Aid Certification, June 2015

Teaching Experience
Brandon High School, Ortonville, MI
Field Experience, 10th grade Biology and 11th/12th Forensic Science, Sept 2015-Nov 2015
- Learned about the planning of units and lessons, as well as collaboration with other teachers
- Assisted in preparation of labs, pre-lab demonstrations, and lab breakdown
- Monitored students throughout lab to ensure safety and answer questions
- Built connections with students through assisting in projects and classwork
- Graded papers using GradeCam program and uploaded them into the grade book

Employment
Oxford School District, Oxford MI
Substitute Teacher, grades K-12, September 2015-Present
- Managed classes up to 35 students in a variety of settings
- Executed lesson plans and created activities when needed to keep students working
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Oxford High School, Oxford, MI

JV Lacrosse Coach, January 2015- Present
- Planned practices and conditioning sessions
- Assisted Varsity coach with Varsity team when needed
- Taught basic skills to new players
- Assessed and coached players on weaknesses to help improve their game

Drayton Plains Nature Center, Waterford, MI

Summer Camps Intern, May 2014- August 2014
- Assisted in the planning of day camps for a wide range of ages
- Independently taught several lessons on wildlife in the area using games and activities
- Managed campers throughout the day on nature hikes

Volunteer Experience
Christ Lutheran Church, Waterford, MI
Sunday School Teacher and Nursery Attendant, 2015
- Planned lessons, crafts, and games for elementary age Sunday school
- Monitored multiple children in nursery, ages 5 and under, during church service
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Professional Education Coursework Completed Prior to Student Teaching

Course
Course Title
Credit
Intro to School and Society 2
Learning Theory: Cognitive and
3
Affective Development of Adolescents
Managing the Classroom Environment
3
of and for Diverse Learners
Workshop in Educational Software and
2
Related Technologies
Issues of Equity in the Schools 3
Guiding Reading-Learning in Content
4
Subjects
Serving Students with Special Needs in
3
General Education Classroom
Instructional Design and Assessment
3
Secondary
Secondary Teaching of the Major and
3
Minor Fields

Subject Area Concentrations

Biology Major Class List Course DI Endorsement Class List Course

Credit Credit
Organismal Biology 4 Physics I 4
Plant Biology 4 Physics II 4
Biochemistry 4 Introductory Geology 4
Genetics 4 Astronomy 4
Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Intro to Environmental Studies 4
Animal Physiology 4 General Chemistry I 4
Cell Biology 4 General Chemistry II 4
Microbiology 4 Organic Chemistry I 4
Organic Chemistry II 4