Current Address:

805 W Bremer Ave. Apt. C

Kimberly S. Conner Permanent Address:
1244 4th St.
Waverly, IA 50677 Email: [email protected] Jesup, IA 50648
Phone: 319.327.2879

Education
Wartburg College, Waverly, IA May 2017
Bachelor of Arts Degrees: Biology & Secondary Education GPA: 3.18
Endorsements: All Sciences

Student Teaching Experience

Tenth Grade, Waverly-Shell Rock High School, Waverly, IA February-April 2017
Implemented inquiry-based teaching strategies to reach the highest levels of Blooms Taxonomy
Planned lessons aligned to the NGSS and the Iowa Common Core striving to connect everything to one big idea
Integrated technology (computers) into my lessons to help enhance student centered (androgogical) practices
Utilized multiple classroom management strategies to help create a positive and safe learning environment
Participated in professional development days and weekly professional learning communities meetings

Ninth Grade, Peet Junior High, Cedar Falls, IA January-February 2017

Assessed student learning by creating suitable assessments and review activities for each of the four units I taught
Motivated struggling students with one-on-one assistance during Tiger Time to help increase understanding
Utilized group work, direct instruction, PowerPoints, and lab activities to reach many levels of differentiation
Collaborated with numerous teachers at PLC meetings to reach many of Gardners Multiple Intelligences
Enhanced student learning by using various inquiry techniques and hands-on activities/experiences

Educational Experiences
Eighth Grade Physical Science, Denver Middle School (15 hours) Fall 2016
Examined the effects of the use of animals in the classroom on academic achievement and concept retention
Collaborated with another preservice teacher to create and teach four lesson plans with the use of live animals
Eighth Grade Physical Science, Janesville Middle School (4 Hours) Fall 2016
Identified and assessed two Next Generation Science Standards
Increased student retention over forces and energy concepts through the use of biophila
Eighth Grade Physical Science, Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School (14 hours) Fall 2016
Designed and taught four lessons that were aligned with two Next Generation Science Standards
Edited four different post-tests to assess student achievement and retention over forces and energy
Ninth Grade Biology, Charles City High School (60 Hours) Fall 2015
Produced assessments and lessons that align with the Next Generation Science Standards
Guided students with their decisions about future career paths
Ninth Grade Biology, Waverly-Shell Rock High School (25 hours) Winter 2015
Supplied hands-on learning activities for students to accomplish Next Generation Science Standards
Exposed and mentored three English Language Learners
Seventh Grade General Science, Hoover Middle School (29 Hours) Fall 2013
Increased knowledge of classroom management skills and personal teaching philosophy
Established an understanding and appreciation for diverse classroom settings

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Supportive Teaching Experiences
Science of Love Childrens Night 2015-2017
Organized all activities, food supplies, collaboration with area schools, and parent communication forms
Created and taught age-appropriate hands-on lessons for kindergarten-sixth grade students
Teaching Assistant to Dr. Michael Bechtel 2015-2017
Gained knowledge of grading scales, test writing, and classroom instruction
Collaborated with Ankeny, Iowa High School administration on standards based on grading
Spooky Science Childrens Night 2015-2016
Created and taught an age-appropriate laboratory practicum dealing with the structure of the heart
Assisted with parent communications, student crowd control, and itinerary structure
Postville Middle School Fall 2016
Interacted with students of diverse backgrounds (Hispanic, African, Bosnian, Somalian, Laotian)
Assisted with an online macromolecule lab by answering questions and guiding students
Earth Science (PHY 132) Fall 2016
Aided the professor inside and outside the classroom with assignments and lab activity ideas
Supported other students in the class with the use of positive encouragement during presentations
President of Wartburg College National Science Teachers Association 2015-2016
Interacted with various education professors, college personnel, and community teachers
Budgeted and planned trips for the chapter to attend two national NSTA conferences
Chemistry Club Outreach Program Fall 2014
Designed and lead an activity about chromatography to elementary and middle school students
Collaborated with peers to bring science experiences to community members
Student Activities
Student Musician and Council Representative, Wartburg College Wind Ensemble 2013-2017
Student Member, Wartburg Association of Student Educators 2013-2017
Student Member, Wartburg Tri Beta (Biology Club) 2013-2017
Student Participant, North East Iowa STEM Festivals 2014-2017
Student Conductor of Biology and Education Research Fall 2016
Student Member, Wartburg College National Science Teachers Association 2014-2017
Honors
Selected to be a student presenter at the NSTA National Convention, Los Angeles, California April 2017
Attended and presented at the NSTA National Conference, Chicago, Illinois April 2015
Wartburg College Deans List Fall 2016
Wartburg College Regent Scholar Recipient 2013-2017
Wartburg College Meistersinger Music Scholarship Recipient (Piano) 2013-2017
Wartburg College Science Symposium Scholarship Recipient 2013-2017
References
Mr. Jan Mord Dr. Michael Bechtel Dr. Christine DeVries
9th Grade Physical Science Teacher Doctor of Science Education Associate Professor of Chemistry
Peet Junior High Wartburg College Wartburg College
Cedar Falls, IA 50677 Waverly, IA 50677 Waverly, IA 50677
319.239.1150 319.883.6741 319.352.8712
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