Meredith A. Hawkins
http://www.msu.edu/~hawkin79
734 552 8913 / Address:
310 Heather Lane #12
Three Rivers, Michigan 49093
Objective
/ To obtain employment as a secondary science teacher. I expect to take an active part in extracurricular activities such as club or group sponsor or coach.Education
August 2007-August 2009 / Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan· Masters in Education
· Concentration in Math and Science Education
August 2004 –
April 2005 / Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan
· Provisional Teaching Certification
August 2000 –
April 2004 / Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan
· Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, minor in Chemistry
· Certified in Biology (DA) and Chemistry (DC)
· Highly Qualified in Biology (DA), Chemistry (DC) and General Science (DX)
Experience
August 2006 - Present / Ross Beatty High School, Cassopolis, Michigan· Advanced Placement Biology, Biology, Introductory Chemistry, College Prep Chemistry, Introductory Physics and College Prep Physics Teacher on trimester scheduling
· Developed activities, labs, demonstrations to enhance student learning
· Developed curriculum incorporating the Michigan Merit Curriculum and Content Expectations for Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
· Developed curriculum for Forensic Science Class
· Communicated with parents and administrators concerning students performance
· Coached High School Science Olympiad Team
· Attended and participated in PDCA training, Collins Writing Workshop, Lewis Cass ISD’s New Teacher series, NEED energy workshops, Lewis Cass ISD’s Michigan High School Redesign Series, and Berrien ISD’s High School Math and Science Success Workshops.
August 2005 – June 2006 / Woodhaven-Brownstown Public Schools Brownstown, Michigan
Flat Rock Community Schools Flat Rock, Michigan
· Substitute teacher in a variety of grades and subject areas
· Long-term substitute teacher at Woodhaven High School for 5 weeks teaching Advance Software, English, Business Law and Accounting
May 2005 –
June 2005 / North Branch High School North Branch, Michigan
· Long-term substitute teacher placement in 9th grade Advanced Placement prep general science and biology classroom on block scheduling
· Developed and taught lessons for ecology, populations, evolution and classification
· Chaperoned field trip for biology students to Detroit Zoo
August 2004 –
April 2005 / Waverly High School Lansing, Michigan
· Intern Placement in a 9th grade general science and biology classroom
· Created and taught units and daily plans for general science covering cell biology, basic chemistry, genetics, evolution, ecology, sound, light, waves and erosion
· Created and taught units and daily plans for biology covering fungi, algae, mosses, ferns, seed plants and diffusion/osmosis
· Participated in professional development meetings, monthly staff meetings, department meetings and North Central Accreditation (NCA) progress meetings
· Created a class website with lesson plans, downloadable handouts, class resources, and study materials
· Helped students before school, after school and during lunch with both general science and biology
· Communicated with parents and administrators concerning students performance
Related Work Experience
June 2007 – August 2007 / Three Rivers Community Schools Three Rivers, Michigan· Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
· Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard, First Aid, AED, and CPR Certifications
January 2006 – August 2006 / Flat Rock Community Center Flat Rock, Michigan
· Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
May 2004 – August 2005 / Lansing Parks and Recreation Lansing, Michigan
· Lifeguard, Swim Instructor
August 2002 – March 2004 / Parkwood YMCA East Lansing, Michigan
· Lifeguard, Swim instructor, master’s and children’s swim team coach
Professional Development:
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Indiana Academy at Ball State University
· Participant in the 2009 AP Biology Training Conference/
AAFS Forensic Science Education Conference
· Participant in the 2008 conference at Michigan State University/
Michigan Science Olympiad
· Volunteer for Cell Biology Grader event at 2005 state competition/ Michigan Science Teacher Association member
· Volunteer at 2005 Conference in Detroit, Michigan
· Attended 2006, 2007 & 2008 Conferences
· Participated in The Cadaver Workshop at the 2007 Conference