Leah M. Gruhn
115 Waverly Place, Duluth, MN 55803
Phone: 218-786-0257, Email:
Objective: Science teaching position at Cloquet Middle School
Education: Bachelor of Applied Science, Teaching Earth and Space Science, May 2005
Minnesota secondary teaching license in Earth and Space Science
Science 5 – 8, Earth and Space Science 9 – 12
University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN
GPA 3.79/4.00
Master of Science, Geology, expected July 2005
University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN
GPA 3.70/4.00
Bachelor of Science, Geology, May 2000
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Major GPA 3.71/4.00, Overall GPA 3.35/4.00, Cum Laude
Teaching Student Teacher, January 2005 – May 2005, Ordean Middle School, Duluth, MN
Experience: Taught 4 sections of 8th grade Earth Science; handled all classroom duties including
classroom management, planning, teaching, assessment, and parent communication
Supervised by Aaron Salmela
Teaching Assistant, September 1999 – May 2000, September 2001 – May 2003,
Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis,
MN and Department of Geological Sciences, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN
Taught the laboratory-based portion of Introductory Geology and Environmental Science;
duties included writing labs, planning and teaching lessons, and grading tests,
assignments, and essays
Graded assignments and tests for Earth’s Dynamic Interior
Trail Counselor, Summers 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, and 2004, YMCA Camp
Widjiwagan, Ely, MN
Led safe, fun, and enriching wilderness canoe trips for 12-18 year old girls, lasting 6 to 42
days in length, from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area to the Canadian Arctic
Taught environmental education, teamwork, flexibility, and personal initiative
Honors and Dean’s List, Spring 1998, Fall 1999, Spring 2004, and Fall 2004
Achievements:Department of Geological Sciences Research Grant, April 2003
University of Minnesota Duluth Graduate School Travel Grant, November 2002
Department of Geological Sciences Travel Grant, November 2002
American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation Grant-in-Aid, May 2002
Geological Society of America Research Grant, April 2002
Graduated Cum Laude, May 2000
Rita Paquette Memorial Scholarship, May 1999
Institute of Technology Alumni Society Scholarship, May 1999
Completed Lower Division Honors Program, Institute of Technology, June 1998
References: Aaron Salmela, Teacher
Ordean Middle School
301 North 40th Avenue East
Duluth, MN 55804
218-525-0810, ext. 243
Jody Langseth, Instructor
Department of Education
University of Minnesota Duluth
120 Montague Hall
10 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
218-728-5204
Alissa Johnson, Program Director
YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
2125 East Hennepin Avenue, Suite 150
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-465-0450
Blakey Larsen
98 Cambridge Street
St. Paul, MN 55105
651-699-6296