Destiny Perez

115 Southwood Circle, Streamwood IL, 60107 Phone: 630.457.0194 Email: destinyp359@gmail.com
Licensure
Professional Educator License (PEL) Biology (grades 9-12) Expected: Spring 2018
Substitute Teacher License Received: Summer 2017
Education
Master of Education in Secondary Education - Biology, DePaul University, Chicago, IL Expected: Spring 2018
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences- Cellular & Molecular Biology, DePaul University, Chicago, IL Received: Spring 2017
Teaching Experience
St. Charles North High School, St. Charles, IL March 2018- Present
Student Teacher
• Create NGSS-aligned curriculum materials to target the development of scientific practices for standard and honors biology courses.
• Provide differentiated instruction by adapting lesson plans, assigned homework, and assessments to meet the needs of a diverse group
of learners including those with IEPs and 504 plans.
• Provide individualized, detailed feedback on student work to communicate areas of strength and weakness.
• Collaborate with department PLC to set tangible, course-specific goals and share instructional methods.
• Prioritize student-focused instruction by incorporating presentations, collaborative learning opportunities, experimentation, and modeling.
Jones College Preparatory High School Chicago, IL October 2017-January 2018
Long-Term Biology Substitute
• Instructed Junior and Senior students in both Honors and AP Biology courses spanning 3 consecutive units.
• Collaborated with department faculty to design NGSS- aligned curriculum and lab materials for Honors and AP Biology courses
• Participated in Parent Teacher Conference Night to communicate course demands to parents and provide individualized, student-centered
feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Sponsored “Medical Club” by communicating expectations, organizing biweekly meetings, and collaborating with community partners.
Teaching Related Experience
DePaul University - Department of Biological Sciences, Chicago, IL January 2017- June 2017
Teaching Assistant (TA)
• Supported student success by demonstrating proper laboratory technique, answering questions, and meeting with students in and outside of
the classroom to help students clarify and internalize course content.
• Aided university faculty in the grading of coursework and in the preparation and cleanup of weekly lab.
DePaul University - University Center for Writing-based Learning, Chicago, IL September 2015-June 2017
Workshop Facilitator and Peer Writing Tutor
• Developed skills of writers by providing both written and verbal feedback during one-to-one tutoring appointments.
• Facilitated a weekly, science-based writing group to improve technical writing skills for first year, undergraduate students.
• Led writing-based workshops using course-specific presentations and activities to help students navigate writing in collegiate classrooms.
Marillac St Vincent Family Services, Chicago, IL September 2013-June 2017
Hope Junior Tutor and Mentor
• Tutored students grades k-8 to help mitigate challenging course work by utilizing written, print, and Internet resources.
• Mentored participants by fostering relationships, sharing advice and guiding students through the CPS high school application process to
combat patterns of disenfranchisement in historically marginalized communities.
Leadership Experience
DePaul University Best Buddies September 2015-June 2017
Vice President
• Trained DePaul University students to help them best interact with and relate to participants born with intellectual/developmental
disabilities (IDD) to foster genuine friendships and to combat patterns of social isolation and ostracism.
• Organized on campus events, including the nationwide Spread the Word to End the Word campaign, to build community and bring
awareness to individuals living with IDDs.

Publications
Journal of Macromolecular Science: Pure and Applied Chemistry Spring 2017
Article Co-author
G.B. Kharas, J.K. Jody, N. Kaur, E.K. Mosher, A.A.R. Oriol, D.M. Perez, R. Ranganathan, A. Renteria, T.A. Rydbom, and C. Yeager.
(2017) “Novel Copolymers of Styrene. 2. Oxy Ring-Substituted Isopropyl 2-Cyano-3-Phenyl-2-Propenoates”. J. Macromol. Sci. In Press