Presentations Given
Presenter, West Texas A&M Panhandle Area Mathematics and Science Conference, Canyon, Texas. "Make a Model Classroom." 1 hour workshop (2011)
Professional Development Opportunities
Undergraduate Research Experience, Texas Tech University Department of Biological Sciences, Water Relations in Plant Ecophysiology, Lubbock, Texas. (Fall 2012-present)
Field Based Assistant, Briarhill Middle School, Highland Village, Texas. 30 hours (2012)
Field Based Assistant, North Ridge Elementary, Lubbock, Texas. 4hrs/week (February-May 2012)
Field Based Assistant, Briarhill Middle School, Highland Village, Texas. 40 hours (2011)
Participant, Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Dallas, Texas. "Marshmallow Magic." (2011)
Participant, Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Dallas, Texas. "Coloring with the Periodic Table." (2011)
Participant, Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching, Dallas, Texas. "Learning About Genetics the Easy Way!" (2011)
Participant, Texas Tech University South West- Association for Science Teacher Education, Lubbock, Texas. "Preparing Pre-Service Science Teachers Using Team-Based Learning Strategies and the College and Career Readiness Standards for Science." (2011)
Participant, Texas Tech University South West- Association for Science Teacher Education, Lubbock, Texas. "Career and College Readiness: Bridging Expectations and Achievements in Science." (2011)
Field Based Assistant, Idalou Middle School, Idalou, Texas. 3hrs/week (September, 2011- December, 2011)
Instructor, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. "Science is a Girl's Thing." 10 hour camp/students grades 9-12 (2011)
Consultant, Region 17 Lubbock Education Service Center, Lubbock, Texas. "Science Masterpieces: Integrating Art & Science in the Classroom." 5.5 hour workshop/teachers for all grade levels (2011)
Participant, Region 17 Lubbock Education Service Center, Lubbock, Texas. "Navigating the ELPS in Science." 5.5 hour workshop/teachers for all grade levels (2011)
Instructor, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. "Science is a Girl's Thing." 10 hour camp/students grades 4-6 (2011)
Instructor, Estacado High School, Lubbock, Texas. "Matador Camp." 20 hour camp/students grades 6-8 (2011)
Organization Involvement
Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Texas Tech Chapter, Lubbock, Texas. (2012-present)
Member, Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education), Nu Sigma Chapter of Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. (2012-present)
Member, Gamma Beta Phi (National Honor and Service Organization), Society at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. (2012-present)
Member, National Science Teacher Association (NSTA), Student Chapter at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. (August 2011-present). Positions held: Student Organization Representative Council (SORC) Representee. (May 2011-May 2012)
Member, Science Teacher Association of Texas (STAT), State Organization, Texas. (2011-present)
Member, National Science Teacher Association (NSTA), National Organization, USA. (2011-present)
Member, Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education), Nu Sigma Chapter of Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. (2012-present)
Member, Gamma Beta Phi (National Honor and Service Organization), Society at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. (2012-present)
Member, National Science Teacher Association (NSTA), Student Chapter at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. (August 2011-present). Positions held: Student Organization Representative Council (SORC) Representee. (May 2011-May 2012)
Member, Science Teacher Association of Texas (STAT), State Organization, Texas. (2011-present)
Member, National Science Teacher Association (NSTA), National Organization, USA. (2011-present)
Service
Volunteer, University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Worked as an aid on the Pediatrics floor. 4 hours (September 2012)
Science Fair Judge, North Ridge Middle School, Lubbock, Texas. 10 hours (Spring 2012)
Volunteer, University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Aided the transporters team at the University hospital. 4hrs/week (March-May 2012)
Volunteer, Texas Tech Equestrian Center, Lubbock, Texas. Aided children with disabilities in therapeudic riding. 1 hr/week (September-December 2011)
Science Fair Judge, North Ridge Middle School, Lubbock, Texas. 10 hours (Spring 2012)
Volunteer, University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Aided the transporters team at the University hospital. 4hrs/week (March-May 2012)
Volunteer, Texas Tech Equestrian Center, Lubbock, Texas. Aided children with disabilities in therapeudic riding. 1 hr/week (September-December 2011)