Chemistry teacher with master's and 8+ years experience working with students of all ages

Willa's resume

Doctor of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
o January 2021 – present
o Liberty University

Master of Arts in Teaching (Chemistry 9-Adult)
o August 2017 – December 2020
o Concord University

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology Minor
o August 2012 – May 2016
o Concord University

Starbucks Certified Barista & Trainer: Aug. 2019 – present
o Greet and serve customers, including offering product assistance and recommendations; handle cash and card transactions; prepare and serve food and hand-crafted drinks; perform support tasks such as cleaning, restocking, and store opening and closing duties
o Train new baristas to perform the barista duties to standard by teaching and modeling
o Earned the Partner of the Quarter Award for significant store contributions and embodying the mission and values

Student Teacher & Pre-Professional Substitute: Aug. 2020 – Dec. 2020
o Collaborated with mentor teacher to develop and implement lessons and activities for Honors Chemistry, Honors Earth Science, Chemistry, Astronomy, and Earth Science
o Individualized lessons according to students’ interests and needs, including IEP, LIEP, and 504 requirements
o Participated in faculty senate and staff meetings
o Delivered classroom teachers’ lesson plans and facilitate remote learning as a substitute teacher

WE CAN Mentor: Apr. 2019 – Dec. 2020
o Provided mentorship and positive experiences to mentee with biweekly activities

City Year Columbus AmeriCorps Member: Aug. 2016 – June 2018
o Second Year AmeriCorps Member: July 2017 – June 2018
 Assisted whole group in a 5th grade classroom, whole school initiatives, and an afterschool program
 Provided math and reading/ELA interventions (16+ hours per student)
 Provided social-emotional/behavior interventions (~6 hours per student)
 Modeled for and mentored first year corps members for academic intervention effectiveness
 Co-led the Attendance Committee by facilitating meetings and leading data reviews
 Assisted with creating a site-wide math curriculum for the upcoming year
 Earned the Priscilla Tyson Leadership Award for fostering site-wide excellence and inclusivity
o First Year AmeriCorps Member at Trevitt Elementary: August 2016 – June 2017
 Assisted whole group in a 4th grade classroom
 Provided math interventions (16-20 hours per student)
 Provided social-emotional/behavior interventions (8-9 hours per student)
 Led and supported after-school educational & fitness program
 Supported whole school incentives and events
 Created school newsletters and site blog updates as part of the Communications Committee
 Assisted with creating a school-wide math curriculum for the upcoming year

Concord University Bonner Scholars: Aug. 2012 – May 2016
o Athens Elementary 4th Grade Assistant: Athens, WV; Aug. 2012 – May 2013
 Worked one-on-one and whole-group with students in math and spelling
o Big Creek People in Action TRAVEL Assistant: Caretta, WV; May – Aug. 2013 & June – Aug. 2014
 Taught foreign cultures to students ages 5 to 13 years old
o Concord University Child Development Center Assistant: Athens, WV; Aug. 2013 – May 2016
 Assisted staff with caretaking of children ages 3 months to 5 years old
 Created the center’s monthly newsletter for parents and staff
 Performed chemistry demonstrations and experiments with preschool class
o Vision Nicaragua Team Member: Bethel, Nicaragua; July 2014
 Assisted with medical clinics, food outreach, home renovations, and children’s activities in local villages
o Bonner Love Committee Member: Athens, WV; Aug. 2014 – May 2016
 Planned and fundraised for the Bonner Scholars Program’s events
o Sole Hope Project Leader: Athens, WV; Aug. 2015 – May 2016
 Led a team in fundraising, collecting donated jeans, and preparing denim to be made into shoes in Uganda