High School Plant
Resume:
Russell T. Ferris
Lyons, MI *****
OBJECTIVE Seeking full time position utilizing a bachelor's
degree in biology, and positive personality, and people
management skills.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Biology Education with a minor
in general science; secondary education certification
Dec. 1993 Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Strong science background was obtained (Plant Systematic,
Human Anatomy, Invertebrate Zoology, Microbiology, Organic
Chemistry, Ecology, Geology).
EXPERIENCE Teaching
Grand Ledge Public Schools
Aug. 2010-Jan. 2013 Teaching Biology A, Biology B, Physical
Science A, and Physical Science B. Biology was the only thing
taught in fall of 2012.
Grand Ledge Public Schools
Jan. 1997-Aug. 2010 Time was spent teaching at the alternative
education in Grand Ledge for thirteen years until the program
closed down. Classes taught were Biology, Health, General
Science, Earth Science, and Summer school.
Jan. 1994-1996 Substitute Teaching
Ionia County, Michigan
Substitute teaching a wide variety of subjects from
elementary through high school level an Ionia Public, Sts.
Peter & Paul, Portland Public. Portland St. Patrick, Belding
Public, and Palo Public. Ranging from choir to pre-school,
this included EI, SEI, and LD students.
R & K Farms, Inc.
Ionia, Michigan
Grew up and labored on family-owned and operated dairy farm.
In charge of the spraying of 1200 acres with herbicide, make
use of the most modern farm equipment available.
Oct 1995-Oct. 1997 Plant Sanitarian, Sunny Fresh Foods
Lake Odessa, Michigan
Cutting edge Extended Shelf Life liquid egg processing for
McDonald's. Test chemical levels throughout the plant,
ensuring they are in line with specifications; Take swabs
from equipment; Troubleshoot problem areas in an attempt to
improve the quality of the product; work in pathogen lab and
media prep lab; perform preoperational inspections; aid as a
technical advisor in many situations. Voluntary HAZMAT team
member; initiated and set in motion a plant paper-recycling
program.
Fall 1993 East Kentwood High School
Kentwood, Michigan
Student Teaching: Instructed five classes (28 students each)
of college prep. Biology. The classes consisted of
multicultural groups of ninth-through twelfth-graders.
Summers, 1989-1993 Twin City Foods, Inc.
Lake Odessa, Michigan
Started as a general laborer in 1988 and attained lead person
status in 1991, being in charge of second shift production
and supervision up to 65 workers; responsible for supervision
and performance of all clean-up of equipment. Became teen
supervisor in 1994.
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