Brittany R.

Coder
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OBJECTIVE
To teach students secondary science in a relatable, equitable way that focuses on the needs of all students. I want to
work in a diverse educational environment, where I can utilize and grow my skills as part of a team of educators, while
being challenged to think critically and develop new instructional techniques.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Michigan Teaching Certification in Secondary Science Education Anticipated June 2018
Endorsements: Biology (DA), Integrated Science (DI)
Completed: MTTC Biology, MTTC Integrated Science, Adult/Child CPR and First Aid (2 years)

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Anticipated April 2018

Teacher Certification Program, April 2018
Secondary Science Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI May 2017

Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences - Interdepartmental

EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher/Intern, East Lansing High School, East Lansing, MI September 2017-Current
 Reflected on student learning and modified lessons to create meaningful learning opportunities for students
in Biology class.
 Used multiple assessment strategies for learners with varying backgrounds, such as students with IEPs, 504
plans, and diverse learners.
 Designed units and lessoned aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Biology class.
 Utilized real world phenomena, such as Sickle Cell Disease, to create engaging and relatable questions to
engage students in scientific learning.
 Initiated and maintained positive lines of communication with families through check-in emails for struggling
students.
 Attended professional development opportunities, as well as staff and department meetings.

Substitute Teacher, EduSTAFF – Ingham ISD, MI October 2017-Current

 Performed all duties of absent teacher as required by the school and its curriculum.
 Maintained accurate, complete, and correct records pertaining to student attendance and behavior.

Teaching Field Placement, Eastern High School, Lansing, MI Fall 2016-Spring 2017
 Developed lessons for 7th grade science students, as well as IB Environmental Science students by
incorporating varied instructional strategies and active learning experiences to engage students.
 Assisted in monitoring and aiding students in a Credit Recovery Hour with varied areas of coursework.
 Learned strategies to help students communicate their thoughts and ideas in whole class discussions.
Teaching Field Placement, Waverly Middle School, Lansing, MI Spring 2016
 Developed a lesson for students to implement engineering practices about soil erosion.
 Observed and developed instructional and classroom management skills in an 8th grade Earth Science
classroom.
 Learned strategies for incorporating literacy in a science classroom in order to make science an equitable
practice.

Assistant Teacher/Intern, Refugee Development Center, Lansing, MI Summer 2015

 Assisted head instructor with developing and critiquing lesson plans and activities for middle and high school
students.
 Introduced the reading and writing process to several adult English language learners in small ELL adult
classes.
 Learned how to work with a diverse group of students, while meeting them at their development level in
terms of content as well as mastery of the English language.

College Ambition Program (CAP) Tutor, Eastern High School, Lansing MI Spring 2014
 Worked cooperatively with CAP program facilitator after school.
 Tutored and worked to develop positive study habits with struggling students.
 Learned to access student prior knowledge as a tool for progression in learning.

ORGANIZATIONS
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - Theta Rho Zeta Chapter
 Ways and Means Committee
 Finer Womanhood Committee
HONORS
Dolores A. Miller Scholarship for Future Teachers Recipient Fall 2017
Trese Family Scholarship Endowment Recipient Fall 2017