Mariecus Jarvis

9710 37th Place, apt 308, Plymouth, MN 55441

(612) 353-7229 jarvi177@umn.edu

Education
University of Minnesota College of Education + Human Development
December 2016
Masters of Education
Gustavus Adolphus College
June 2014
Bachelors of Arts: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Sociology/Anthropology

Experience
Science Teacher, Best/Sisters Academy
2014-Present
Created 7th and 8th grade curriculum, fostered inquiry and environmental education through
instructional and hands on experiences and partnered with community organizations.
Speech (Forensics) Coach, Gustavus Adolphus College, Totino Grace High School, Mankato West High
School Edina High School
2010-Present
Communication and presentation instruction, writing and interpretation direction and student
evaluations
Research Assistant, Gustavus Circadian Rhythms Lab
2011-2013
Collaborated with team to conduct protein research including cell culturing, pcr, gel
electrophoresis and oration of national presentations
Chemistry Tutor, Gustavus Chemistry
January-June 2012
Assisted students in understanding key concepts and with laboratory set-up and maintenance

Leadership and Service

Scholar/Fellow, Science Mathematics Intercultural Learning Experience:
Supported success of students in science and mathematics with peer tutoring/mentoring,
presenting student/faculty events, organization off-campus company visit and education
experiences
Speaker, Forensics Team
Four time American Forensics Association: National Individual Events Tournament qualifier;
2014 Persuasion National Finalist; 2013 Poetry Interpretation State Champion
Kwanzaa Event Chair, Pan-Afrikan Student Organization:
Directed a team of 6 individuals, organized logistics, contracted speakers, raised funds, event
promotion
Diversity Leadership Council Representative,
Represented the interest of the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization, allocated funds to events
sponsoring diversity and social justice, intergroup communication, issuing statements on behalf
of issues concerning diversity and social justice

Honors and Presentations

Gustavus Celebration of Creative Inquiry Undergraduate Research: presented 2011-2014

Mid States Biological and Psychology Fall Research Symposium: presented 2012
Outstanding Forensics Achievement award 2014
Academic Achievement Award: 2010-2014
Phi Kappa Delta Honor Society 2011-2013
American Society of Cell Biologist: Annual Meeting 2012
American Chemical Society
Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honor Society