Grace I.

Couchey
1015 8 St. SE, Apt. 303, Minneapolis, MN, 55414 ♦ couch014@umn.edu ♦ (218)-839-9623

Minnesota Teaching License

General Science (5-8th Grade) Expected June 2020
Chemistry (9-12th Grade) Expected June 2020

Education
Graduate: University of Minnesota: Twin Cities ♦ College of Education & Expected Graduation: May 2024
Human Development ♦ Programs: I.L.P Chemistry 9-12, General Science 5-8,
M. Ed. ♦ 3 Morrill Hall, 100 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis MN 55455
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota: Twin Cities ♦ College of Science Graduation: May 2020
and Engineering ♦ Major: B.S. Chemistry ♦ 3 Morrill Hall, 100 Church St.
S.E. Minneapolis MN 55455

Experience
White Bear Lake South High ♦ 3551 McKnight Rd N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 ♦ (651) 773-6200
Position: Student Teacher Jan. 2021- June 2021
 Facilitated instruction for students in one-on-one, small group, and classroom settings for hybrid, in-person,
and distance learners.
 Built significant relationships with students and used curriculum to bring community to the classroom during
Covid-19.
 Created lessons which successfully helped students learn the material.
 Assessed students for comprehension and adapted lessons to fit classroom need.
 Differentiated instruction and provided support to for students of varied skill levels.

Marcy Open Middle School ♦ 415 4th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414♦ (612) 668-1020
Position: Student Teacher Sept. 2020- Dec. 2020
 Partnered with a fellow colleague and cooperating teacher to teach a 7 grade life science course.
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 Developed lessons around genetic mutation and ecosystems for students.

 Facilitated discussions & community building among students during Covid-19.
 Implemented inquiry labs to help students understand the material.
 Developed a variety of online student assessments.
 Built relationships with students via video call.

Related Experience
Lake Beauty Bible Camp ♦ 25766 Hummingbird Trail, Long Prairie MN 56347♦ (320)-732-3218
Position: Day Camp Coordinator May 2017- Aug. 2017
 Worked with a partner to create a program for kids ages 5-13.
 Presented stories for the children to learn.
 Performed music for the kids to sing.
 Collaborated with churches to provide necessary materials for program.
 Oversaw the creation and the production of the program.
 Led children around and ensured their safety.
Position: Worship Director May 2018- Aug. 2018
 Led and facilitated musical large group times with youth of all ages K-12.
 Participated in leading groups of 10 campers in different activities and building personal relationships with
them.
 Monitored and proactively ensured the safety of students both emotionally and physically.
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Research
Undergraduate Research under Professor Wissinger: Worked with Biodegradable Polymers for the High School
Classroom to develop ‘green’ chemically safe experiments for students to work with.

Volunteering
Sanford Middle School (Spring 2019): Worked with Aviva G. Olsen in Middle School Classroom, to observe and
build relationships with the students. Monitored and help facilitate discussion and tutor students during the class day.
Volunteering at Lake Beauty Bible Camp (Summer 2019): Was a Cabin leader for ages 8-11 and 12-14 for two
separate weeks. Facilitated and Lead students around camp. Managed relational conflicts between students and helped
them to overcome them. Developed personal relationships with students, helped them think through personal
hardships, and explained difficult concepts to students.