Halley Purkey

Rochester, MN • halleypurkey@outlook.com • 952.250.8615

Teaching Experience Education

Aug 2017 Intern Teaching Winona State University
-Present Century High School - Rochester, MN Graduate Teaching Certificate Program
Coach: Paul Callahan, Biology Teacher +33 Graduate Credits
 Taught a ninth-grade biology classroom focused on Master’s in Education - 2019
cultivating relationships with students, developing a teaching
style, collaboration with coworkers and administration, and Winona State University
celebrating diversity of students. Bachelor of Science
 Modified classroom instruction and assessments to meet the Cell and Molecular Biology
needs of diverse learners. Psychology Minor
 Collaborated regularly with special education teachers about Graduated: December, 2016
adaptations for lessons and laboratory activities.
 Established a behavior management plan to maximize student Certifications
engagement. Short Call Substitute License
 Engaged in ninth-grade data and assessment team (DAT) Minnesota Department of Education
concentrated on improvement of ninth grade transition and License #504670
experience. Expires: June 2019
 Participated in weekly science department PLC focused on
increasing rigor of assessments and aligning curriculum. CPR Certified
American Red Cross
Jan 2015 Teaching Assistant Renewed: 2016
-May 2015 Winona State University - Winona, MN
Certified Nurse Assistant
 Assisted a genetics professor in developing and implementing
American Red Cross
a laboratory activity involving zebrafish.
Minnesota Registry
 Provided feedback for students verbally via individual
conferences.
Achievements
Related Experience Graduate with Honors
Aug 2014 Nurse Assistant, Memory Care Cum Laude
-Aug 2016 Winona Health - Winona, MN
Adith Miller Manor Dean’s List
 Gained real-world science application skills by assisting 6 Semesters
nurses and caring for patients. Student Research Grant Recipient
 Cultivated relationships with residents and their families. Winona State University
 Maintained composure in stressful situations. Spring, 2016

Jan 2016 Capstone Research – Antibiotic Susceptibility of Cultured

-May 2016 and Sequenced Bacteria Originating in Store Bought Tilapia
Professional
Winona State University - Winona, MN Development
 Participated in real-world science application skills via Professional Learning Community
research and collaboration with a microbiologist. Weekly Meetings – Science Department
Focus: Increasing Rigor & Aligning
Volunteer Experience Assessments
Feb 2016 Hospice Volunteer Data and Assessment Team
-Dec 2016 St Croix Hospice - Winona, MN Two Meetings/Week
 Companionship volunteer for patients on hospice focused on Focus: Current 9th Graders & Incoming
forming relationships and providing comfort. 9th Graders
 Vigil volunteer for patients in their last moments focused on
providing comfort and accompaniment. Continuing Education Unit Credits
Rochester Public Schools
May 2015 Volunteer Abroad Instructional Rounds
Cross Cultural Solutions - Guatemala City, Guatemala Century High School
Orphanage for the disabled, ages 3-28