Heather Hawkins

heatherannhawkins@gmail.com
970-778-1781
Anticipated Graduation Date - December 2016
Major: Natural Sciences - Biology Education

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
EDUC 450/486 High School Practicum
Developed classroom management plan
Planned and implemented lessons for 9th grade biology class
Collaborated with mentor teacher to develop lessons and gain instruction time
Earned AVID Tutor Certification
EDUC 350/386 Middle School Practicum
Acquired skills to open a class by leading daily warm-up questions at the beginning of each class
Produced and executed 7th grade science lesson
EDUC 340 Literacy and Learning
Developed tools to strengthen literacy skills in various content areas
Participated in middle school classroom to gain hands teaching experience
EDUC 275 Culturally Inclusive Classrooms
Explored culturally relevancy in the classroom
Developed strategies to incorporate different cultures into lessons
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
January 2015 Currently
Employed
Assistant Catering Coordinator for LSC Catering
Correspond directly with clients to coordinate wide range of events
Ensure impeccable guest service during catering events
Arrange catered events ranging from 20-1000 guests, for department meetings to week-long conferences
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
April 2012
Dec 2014
Lab Assistant, Natural Enemy Lab
Reared five insect colonies for research use on natural enemies as pest management and control methods
Oversaw insects throughout life cycles including reproduction and parasitization
Collaborated with graduate students and professors to maintain healthy insect colonies
LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENTS

LSC Outstanding Student Employee

October 2015
Awarded the outstanding student employee award for exemplary work and valuable contribution to the Lory
Student Center as a whole
Recognized for willingness to help others, positive attitude, and professionalism.
Gillette Entomology Club President
May 2012 May 2014
Worked to facilitate an interest in science in the Fort Collins community by participating in outreach events
throughout the community such as summer camps, Ag Days, and school STEM nights.
Organized monthly meetings with expert guest lecturers for CSU faculty and students on entomology
Maintained CSUs Bug Zoo containing various arthropods used for education and outreach