High School Assistant

Annie Tam

OBJECTIVE

To further expand my education and knowledge in the field of education

with the

goal of becoming a high school biology teacher.

EDUCATION

****-******* ********** ** *alifornia, Riverside

Riverside, CA

( Biology Major

EXPERIENCES

( Superintendent of Schools San Bernardino, CA Nov

2009- Mar 2010

Performs specialized statistical work related to processing

student data in support of Research and Evaluation services to

districts and provide assistance to staff in the development and

administration of evaluation data instruments, the collection of

student data, and the resolution of complex issues related to

the collection of data in support of grant administration.

( UCR ALPHA Center Riverside, CA Dec 2007-

July 2009

Provided opportunities for me to enhance my teaching experience

at local schools. They also provide me with teaching resources

and strategies.

. San Gorgonio High School San Bernardino, CA July 2009-

Aug 2009

Edge Acadamy

Improved on classroom management as well as teaching tactics and

learned how to engage students in their schoolwork.

. Perris High School Perris, CA Jun 2009 - Jul 2009

Edge Acadamy

Gained experience in classroom organization and teaching

strategies through student teaching and observation.

( Patriot High School Riverside, CA

Sept 2008- Jun 2009

Continuing to advance lesson-planning skills, improving

classroom management skills, and establishing teamwork with

fellow teachers after first experience at San Gorgonio High

School.

( San Gorgonio High School San Bernardino, CA Jan

2008- Jun 2008 Planned and taught lessons for student mastery,

developed and lead field trips, and gained classroom management

skills.

( North High School Riverside, CA

Jan 2006- Jun 2006

Taught lessons with the teacher's guidance and gained basic

classroom management skills.

( UCR Laboratory Assistant Riverside, CA

Jun 2007- Mar 2008

Biochemistry Laboratory with Dr. Daniel Gallie

Cross pollination of flowers and preparing plates for

germination

. UCR Laboratory Assistant Riverside, CA

Jun 2007- Dec 2007

Botany and Plant Sciences Laboratory with Dr. Elizabeth Lord

Autoclaving soil and glassware, and routine lab maintenance

. UCR Laboratory Assistant Riverside, CA

Apr 2006- Sept 2006

Biochemistry Laboratory with Dr. Frank Sauer

Prepare fruit fly media and other solutions

COMMUNITY SERVICES

( TTSM (Tomorrow's Teachers in Science and Mathematics): This is a

student organization that provides support for students with

science and mathematics major who are planning to enter the

teaching field with professional connections, tutoring positions

for middle and high school students in the riverside community,

and education mentors.

. The Copernicus Project: I volunteered at SUCCES Day in 2008,

which a one day event provide information on college admissions

and financial aid, a tour of UCR, and hands-on science

activities for local middle and high school students. I also

volunteered at Science Education Summit in 2007 and 2008, which

is a one day convention revolving around student motivation,

improving science outcomes, and engaging a culturally diverse

student body in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and

mathematics) fields.

. ALPHA Center: I attended Science Quest in 2008, which is a one

week academy that will foster an integrated approach to teaching

science with emphasis on current science topics with a hands-on

approach.

. MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) program at

UCR: I volunteered to assists students at middle and senior high

schools on their field trip to UC Riverside to explore the many

possibilities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and

mathematics) education

. Attended CTA/NEA Rural Issues Conference in 2009 and STEP

(Science and Technology Education Partnership) conference in

2008 and 2009

. SMI (Science and Mathematics Initiative): I participated in this

new UC program since 2005. This program initiated by an

agreement between the Governor of California and the University

of California President to increase the number of highly

qualified teachers in science and mathematics.

( Member of SHARP (Student Homeless Aid Relief Project): student

organization that encourages a proactive approach to helping the

community by providing food, clothing and hygiene products for

the homeless of the Riverside community.

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