Chelsey M.

Leahy
Education:
Master of Education, Adolescent Education: Biology
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY
GPA: 3.67
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Psychology Minor
State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY
GPA: 4.11, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Expected May 2016

Dec. 2013

Related Experience:
Student Teacher
Wappingers Junior High School, Wappingers Falls, NY

Develop and implement engaging, inquiry-based lessons for 7th grade life science classroom/
laboratory
Guide students in whole-group, small group and individualized instruction

Teaching Assistant
Green Chimneys, Brewster,NY

Sep. 2015 - Jan. 2016

Provided academic, social and behavioral support to high school students in class and during
extracurricular programs
Facilitated structured lessons in teachers absence

Wildlife Research Intern

Oceans Campus, Mossel Bay, South Africa

Jan. - March 2016

July - August 2015

Studied natural behaviors and habitat preferences, as well as approach and escape techniques,
for a variety of African terrestrial wildlife
Conducted biological and behavioral research for a variety of species, specifically including giraffe
feeding preferences, territoriality of white rhinos and small mammal population distribution

Teachers Aide
Abilities First School, Poughkeepsie, NY

April 2014 - June 2015

Collaborated with students towards achieving academic, social and behavioral IEP goals
Facilitated individual and group activities for students with special needs

Certifications & Skills:

CPR & AED Certification, First Aid Certification, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Handle with Care
Behavior Management System, Microsoft Office & Computer Skills, Public Speaking

References:
Available upon request