Alyssa Tallman

Chemistry and Mathematics Educator

6411 Lund Road Fife Lake, MI 49633 (231) 668-1943 Alyssa.j.tallman@gmail.com

Electronic Portfolio: mstallman.weebly.com

Professional Goals
I desire to teach chemistry and/or mathematics at the secondary level and be involved in extracurricular activities.

Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI College of Education Secondary Teaching Certificate in Chemistry & Mathematics Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI College of Natural Sciences, College of Education Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Mathematics Minor Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI Completed 57 transferable undergraduate credits Kingsley High School, Kingsley, MI 2014

2013

2010

2008

Teaching Experience
Year-Long Teaching Intern, Okemos High School, Okemos, MI 2013-2014 Chemistry (11th grade), Adaptive Algebra (9th grade) Created and implemented unit plans, inquiry and application based lessons, assignments, and assessments using backwards design Familiar using Michigan science state objectives, the Next Generation Science Standards, and the Framework for K-12 Science Education Utilized technology as a key instructional tool and incorporated various media including video clips, PowerPoint presentations, interactive simulations, electronic polls, and class website with calendar Used a variety of formats to assess on-going student learning such as class discussions, small group discussions, electronic polls, small group models, quizzes, and tests Actively reflected and adjusted teaching based on student data gained from formative and summative assessments Became a part of the school community by tutoring students after school and participating in the extracurricular activity Okemos Science Institute Attended and participated in interdepartmental discussions about curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments to name a few Provided accommodations and modifications for all my students with special needs Participated in professional development on meeting the needs of a diverse student population (economically disadvantaged, LGBTQ, ELL, ethnicity, and special education),

analyzing data and developing school wide strategies to close achievement gap, Ruby Payne book study, and google docs. Senior Year Placement, Haslett High School, Haslett, MI 2012-2013 & Eastern High School, Lansing, MI Actively assisted in a chemistry classroom for four hours a week. Duties included assisting students with class/homework, leading class discussions, and creating and implementing inquiry lesson plans Actively assisted in the CAP (College Ambition Program) tutoring center for two hours a week. Duties included assisting students with homework, ACT preparation, and college applications

Work Related/Volunteer Experience

Okemos Science Institute Volunteer, Okemos Public Schools, Okemos, MI 4-H Program at the Northwestern Michigan Fair , Traverse City, MI Mathematics Classroom Volunteer, Kingsley Middle School, Kingsley, MI Fife Lake Baptist Church Vacation Bible School, Fife Lake, MI 2013-2014 2010-2013 2011 2004-2011

Honors and Awards

Deans List (2008-2013), Michigan Competitive Scholarship (2000), Michigan Promise Scholarship (2008-2009), Community College Valedictorian Scholarship (2009-2010), SMART Grant (2011)

Certification and Skills

Proficient in the following programs: Windows 7 & Windows XP/Vista; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher; Internet Explorer; Mozilla Firefox; Prezi; Weebly; Google Drive (Documents, presentations, and spreadsheet); Google Blogger; Google Calendar; Google Sites

Interests
I really enjoy reading, kayaking, fishing, camping, horseback riding, playing with my dogs, working with children, painting and crafts.

References
Andy Moore Chemistry Teacher (Mentor) Okemos High School (517) 706-4887 andy.moore@okemosschools.net Joyce Parker Professor of Science Education MSU College of Education (517) 884-3469 parker13@msu.edu Angela Kolonich Sec. Science Field Instructor MSU College of Education (517) 331-4136 gerberan@msu.edu Christine Sermak Principal Okemos High School (517) 706-4902 christine.sermak@okemosschools.net

*Portfolio available for review at mstallman.weebly.com