Julia McKenzie

4601 E Flat Rock Rd, #26 ! Philadelphia, PA 19127 ! Phone: (512) 964-9254 ! E-Mail: j.mckenzie123@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a position as a full-time teacher of record in a high school Biology classroom.
Work Experience
Resident Teacher August 2013 Present
Roxborough High School, Philadelphia, PA
Operate as primary teacher for 10
th
grade Biology and 11-12
th
grade Environmental Science class.
Cooperate with partner resident and mentor teacher to co-plan and co-teach lessons on a daily basis for both classes.
Actively contribute to weekly departmental planning time meetings.
Produce lessons aligned with the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards and Common Core Literacy Standards.
Exhibit growth from frequent observations and feedback, refining classroom management and instructional strategies.
Receptionist October 2012 June 2013
Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic, Dripping Springs, TX
Maintained patient medical records, documenting medical procedures and health status.
Organized appointments for boarding and medical appointments.
Communicated with customers, explaining payment, procedures, and preventative measures.
Administrative Assistant July 2008 June 2012
Ranger Excavating, Austin, TX
Greeted visitors and typed company documents and correspondence.
Created an innovative office filing system to increase simplicity of locating office documents.
Education
Master of Sciences, Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Drexel University, June 2013 - Present
Concentration in Biological Sciences Anticipated graduation date: June 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Biology University of Texas, December 2012
Study Abroad program through IAU College, Aix-en-Provence, France during summer 2010.

Certifications and Awards
ETS Recognition of Excellence Award: Praxis II, Biology Content Knowledge
Pennsylvania Intern Certificate, Biology 7-12
Anticipated Pennsylvania certification in secondary Biology
Philadelphia Teacher Residency, 2013 Cohort
Member: National Science Teacher Association