ALISON GLADE

kaglade525@gmail.com
(712) 441-2265

EDUCATION University of Northern Iowa​, Cedar Falls, IA

Bachelor of Arts in Biology Education​, December 2018
▪ 3.49/4.00 Cumulative GPA

Certifications
▪ CPR and First Aid
▪ Mandatory Abuse Child Reporter
▪ Universal Precautions
▪ High School Laboratory Safety through Flinn Scientific

FIELD EXPERIENCE
Spring Creek High School, Spring Creek, Nevada
Fall 2018
Experience IV: Various High School Science Courses
Cooperating Teachers: Lacey Smith, Daniel Mendez UNI Faculty Advisor: Caroline
Elser
● Prepared and taught 16 weeks of lessons for all classes
● Taught a diverse group of students ranging from high achieving to low achieving
● Created and administered assessments
● Instructed laboratory experiments
● Collaborated lesson plans with two different educators
● Participated in 504 and IEP meetings for students
● Cultivated relationships with students
● Provided individualized attention and tutoring to students
● Created a welcoming and trusting environment in the classroom
● Established and grew rapport with fellow science faculty

Waterloo West High School, Waterloo, Iowa

Fall 2017
Experience III: High School ELL Biology & IB Biology
Cooperating Teacher: Nathan Nebbe UNI Faculty Advisor: Alison Beharka
● Created and taught a lesson on ecosystems
● Instructed a diverse ELL classroom
● Designed a final unit activity for an IB classroom
● Fostered discussion and creativity of students’ learning
● Coordinated with cooperating teacher on lesson plans
● Provided individualized attention to students in need
● Created healthy, lasting relationships with students
● Utilized all spaces for learning when teaching a class

Peet Junior High School, Cedar Falls, Iowa Spring 2016

Experience II: 7th Grade- Life Science
Cooperating Teacher: Renae Beneke UNI Faculty Advisor: Aaron
Spurr
▪ Created and taught a lesson on Seed Dispersal
▪ Assisted teacher in grading assignments and tests
▪ Worked often with students in groups to enhance understanding
▪ Designed an assignment to create a unique plant with a seed dispersal method
▪ Assisted in daily activities and discussions to keep students on task
▪ Analyzed and improved upon effectiveness of employed teaching strategies

Cedar Falls High School, Cedar Falls, Iowa Fall 2015

Experience I: Sophomore Biology
Cooperating Teacher: Debbie Paulsen UNI Faculty Advisor: Karen Breitbach
▪ Instructed a lab on photosynthesis
▪ Assisted in daily classroom activities to maintain a productive atmosphere
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▪ Surveyed different classroom management styles and evaluated efficiency

▪ Assisted teacher with grading assignments and tests

RELATED ACTIVITIES
Teachers On Call/Kelly Services January 2018- Present
Substitute Para/Teacher
▪ Worked in various school environments
▪ Rearranged personal schedule to pick up shifts
▪ Supervised various age groups

Sioux Center Youth Softball Program Summer 2015 & 2016

Youth Softball Coach, 5th & 6th grade
▪ Organized a time schedule for effective time management
▪ Facilitated practice three times a week for a month and a half
▪ Coached and mentored 14 preteen ladies
▪ Reflected on teaching methods of new fundamentals and adjusted accordingly
▪ Created lasting relationships with players

WORK EXPERIENCE
YWCA of Blackhawk County, ​Waterloo, Iowa September 2015 – Present
Y’s kid’s childcare assistant
▪ Maintained behaviors and entertained 25 elementary students
▪ Orchestrated group activities for students
▪ Collaborated with two coworkers on lesson plans for 25 students

LEADERSHIP Peer Mentor, ​University of Northern Iowa August 2015 –

May 2016
▪ Aided in guidance of 20 incoming college freshman
▪ Advised students of major decisions and class assignments
▪ Collaborated with a professor on lecture schedule
▪ Created two lesson plans and lead two cornerstone classes

ACTIVITIES Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society,​ ​Member,​ February 2016—December 2018

Best Buddies,​ ​Member​, September 2014 – May 2016
American Chemistry Society,​ Member,​ September 2014 – May 2018

REFERENCES

Level IV Experience
Spring Creek High School
Lacey Smith
9th/10th Grade Science
lsmith@ecsdnv.net
(775)388-1109

Level IV Experience
Spring Creek High School
Daniel Mendez
dmendez@ecsdnv.net
(775)934-3882

Peer Mentor/Student
University of Northern Iowa
Nichole Zumbach-Harken
Nichole.Johnson@uni.edu
(319)273-3707