Ava M.

Pearlman
Biology and Science Teacher

PERSONAL DETAILS

Phone: +886 968-007-350

Email: avampearlman@gmail.com
Skype ID: ava.pearlman

Date of Birth: May 14th, 1989

Nationality: Dual French-American citizen
Marital Status: Married to Robert Phelps
Teaching Portfolio: http://apearlman.weebly.com/

MICHIGAN TEACHING CERTIFICATION

● Biology
● Integrated Science Endorsement
Certified to teach Integrated Science, General Science, Applied
Science, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science.

EDUCATION

Michigan State University

● Post-Bachelor in Secondary Science Education May 2015

Biology and Integrated Science endorsement
● Learning, Culture, & Technology in Europe Summer 2014
Masters Study abroad
● Lifelong Student Coursework Fall 2012
Graduate level Pharmacology
● Bachelor of Science May 2011
Human Biology

RELEVANT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

● Bilingual in French and English, conversational Spanish.

● Educational Technology enthusiast.

Attended several of MSU’s Annual Educational Technology Conference.
Love to try new technologies in the classroom (new favorites include Gimkit, NearPod, Padlet)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

● Mingdao High School IB Program, Taichung, Taiwan August 2017-present

MYP 1-3 Science Teacher
○ Taught all classes of MYP 1-3 Integrated Science.
○ Created all units, lessons, assessments, and curriculum for MYP1-3.
○ Participated in accreditation visits, interviews, and classroom observations.
○ Supervised and organized over 40 Science Fair projects in 2018 and 2019
○ Attended IB Professional development.
○ Received Category 1 MYP Training.
○ Involved in other duties such as Personal Project Supervisor, Grade 7 homeroom teacher,
and grade level behavior management meetings.

● Ivy Collegiate Academy, Taichung, Taiwan July 2015- July 2017

Science Teacher
○ Taught 9th grade Biology, 8th grade Physical Science,12th grade Marine
Biology/Oceanography, Chemistry, Physics, and French.
○ Planned and took students on monthly trips as co-leader of Hiking and Camping club.
○ Led a Science club that met twice a week.
○ Supervised Breakdancing club and Rooftop gardening.
○ Offered tutoring Monday nights from 7-9pm.
○ Attended Professional development in teaching ESL students.
○ Actively involved in all aspects of the boarding school working on average 3 weekends a
month.
○ Took care of pet chameleon and salt-water fish tank.

● East Lansing High School, East Lansing, MI August 2014-May 2015

Intern Teacher
○ Taught mixed-grade Biology and co-taught Advanced Placement Biology.

● Bath Middle School, Bath, MI October 2013-May 2014

Student Teacher
○ Planned and taught biweekly lessons in a 6th and 8th grade Science class.
○ Identified, selected, and modified instructional resources to meet varied needs including 7
students with IEPs (Individualized Education Program).

● Upward Bound Program, East Lansing, MI October 2013- May 2014

Tutor
○ Provided support to seniors on topics ranging from homework to college applications.
○ Prepared weekly thirty-minute lessons in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, and
Earth Science.

● MacDonald Middle School, East Lansing, MI May 2013-June 2013

Student Teacher
○ Assisted teaching of reproductive health and meteorology unit during 25 placement hours
in a 7th grade Science classroom.

● Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI January 2009- August 2009

Educational Laboratory Assistant
○ Taught introductory biology in the lab.
○ Helped establish curriculum in weekly team meetings.
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT

● Education Research Assistant September 2013-present

MSU College of Education, STEMGenetics for National Science Foundation-funded project
○ Analyzed students’ conceptions of genetics from upper elementary to high school.
○ Collaborated on a design team of scientists, computer scientists, practicing teachers and
educational researchers.
○ Designed innovative curricula and assessments and modified genetics curricula and
supporting materials (assessments, simulations/animations, and teacher supplements).

● Plant Biology Research Assistant January 2009-May 2010

Plant Biology “He” lab
○ Prepared growth media, streak plates, and antibiotic solutions.
○ Trained and managed new student employees.
○ Assisted PhD students with PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, and sequencing.

● Pharmacy Technician August 2011-December 2012

Meijer, Dewitt, MI
○ Directed monthly health clinics, which included testing cholesterol and liver function,
diabetes screening, and hemoglobin A1C.
○ Assisted pharmacist with processing prescriptions, inventory, ordering, re-stocking.

● Foodbank Employee August 2008-August 2011

MSU Foodbank, East Lansing, MI
○ Provided friendly and efficient service to over 300 clients.
○ Sought out and organized donations food donations and pick-ups.

● Hospital Volunteer January 2009-May 2010

Sparrow Hospital, East Lansing, MI
○ Aided nurses in the main and pediatric ER.
○ Led an active presentation once a week to elementary students (“Hello Hospital” program)

● Stewardess Summers 2006-2010

Yacht “Costa Magna”, 140 feet, Monaco, Monaco
○ Responsible for all aspects of running the interior on a busy charter yacht in the
Mediterranean as part of a team of three stewards.

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Boating, hiking and camping, playing strategic board games, and spending time with my family and out
Taiwanese Mountain dogs.
REFERENCES
Name: Chris Soon Name: Feon Chau
Professional Email Address: Professional Email Address:
sooncf@ms.mingdao.edu.tw feonchau@ms.mingdao.edu.tw
Referee’s relationship to you: Department Head Referee’s relationship to you: MYP Coordinator