JESSICA STANT

(435)229-5615

2056 E Middleton Dr. #19 St. George, UT

jessicastant@gmail.com
www.jessicastanteportfolio.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Dixie State University, St. George, UT
Biology-Secondary Education Licensure Program, May 2015
License: Utah Secondary Educator License Biology Endorsement, pending May 2015
Other Endorsements: Chemistry and Middle Level Science
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Science, May 2001
Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology Minor: German and Combined Math/Physics/Chemistry
Honors: Graduated Cum Laude
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Pine View High School, St. George, UT
January-April 2015
Student Teacher, 10th-12th grade Biology and Chemistry, 120 students of various ethnic backgrounds, including 4 with
IEPs
Designed and taught a 4-week Biology unit and a 3 week Chemistry unit that consisted of inquiry-based lessons
and constructivist learning activities
Guided up to 32 students at a time in Chemistry and Biology laboratory investigations that included instruction on
proper use of microscopes
Integrated technology into each lesson with the use of PowerPoint presentations, online simulations, and online
interactive technology
Implemented literacy strategies into lessons with the use of alternative science literature
Assessed student understanding through formative and summative assessment strategies
Analyzed student pre-assessment and summative assessment data by subgroups to determine level of student
understanding and identify teaching discrepancies
Collaborated with mentor teachers and peer student teachers in Professional Learning Communities to create
lesson plans that met individual student needs
Implemented instructional modifications for students with exceptionalities
Pine View High School, St. George, UT
September 2014-December 2014
Field Experience, 10th-11th grade Biology lesson plans on cellular transport and cellular reproduction to 90 students
Implemented modification strategies into lesson plans
Analyzed assessment data by disaggregating student scores into subgroups based on gender, ethnicity and
language proficiency
Assisted students in conducting Biology laboratory investigations
WORK EXPERIENCE
Kelly Services, St. George, UT
November 2011-Present
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Substitute Teacher, K-12 grade, all subjects
Instructed students in all grades and all subjects, including severe special needs classrooms
Implemented a variety of learning activities to address individual student needs
Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins, UT
January-May 2014
Educational Intern
Guided educational interpretive programs and hikes for 1st-7th grade students on topics such as geology, ecology,
and water conservation
Designed pre and post-visit curriculum materials for teachers to use in classrooms
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Education Volunteer, AmeriCorps
October 2014-Present
Enhanced student career awareness by bringing in professionals from the community to speak to 10th grade
Biology students about various careers in Biology-related fields
Volunteer Coordinator, Sandstone Elementary PTA Board
August 2012-Present