STEPHANIE COSTIGAN

costig12@gmail.com / (661) 378-1130 / Online Masters Degree Portfolio

5741 Wright Dr., Troy, MI 48098
Experience teaching at-risk students from
various social, economic, and cultural
backgrounds through an inquiry-based,
hands-on approach by incorporating
laboratory experiences and engaging,
problem-based learning activities. Realworld experiences: veterinary technician
assisted veterinarians during procedures,
performed laboratory tests, venipuncture
and cystocentesis; cross-cultural teaching
in Africa and Europe; plant research
laboratory research assistant - published
work in Plant Physiology.

Serious consideration should be given

Ms. Costigan for any professional
position; she is outstanding in all
respects and will make a fine addition
to any school staff, or organization, as
both a gifted teacher and leader. If ever
provided the opportunity in the future,
I'd enthusiastically hire her again.
Steven Holmes, Principal,
Ridgeview High School

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum, Michigan State University, 2010-2014
Concentration Technology
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 2006-2010
Major Biology, Minor Chemistry, Endorsement Integrated Science
CERTIFICATION
Michigan Biology (DA), Integrated Science (DI)
California Biology Single-Subject Clear Credential
Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate (CA)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Veterinary Technician, Bodhi Veterinary Clinic and Animal Hospital, 2013-2015
Assisted veterinarians with surgical, dental, laboratory, and routine procedures;
monitored patients, took digital radiographs, collected samples for testing; prepared
medications, administered medications and vaccines, obtained patient history,
provided basic education on animal care, treatments, medications, and medical
conditions to clients
Senior Science Educator, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 2013
Presented outreach programs to area schools during the school day and in afterschool programs; presented Fleet workshops, programs, and educational activities in
various formats to field trip students, adults, groups of teachers, children, and the
general public; assisted in creation, planning, and implementation of new and
existing Fleet programs, such as curriculum writing, for children, adults, and teacher
groups

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 High School Science Teacher, Ridgeview High School, 2011-2013

Taught AP Biology, Biology, and Physical Science; planned, taught, assessed,
analyzed, and executed inquiry-based science lessons and laboratory exercises;
worked collaboratively with PLC team members to improve practices and creative
common formative and summative assessments; Gay-Straight Alliance advisor;
Member of the California Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
High School Science Teaching Intern, Holt High School, 2010-2011
Taught Zoology and Biology; Science Olympiad Assistant Coach, girls JV tennis
assistant coach, Gay-Straight Alliance co-advisor
Plant Research Laboratory Research Assistant, Michigan State University, 2008-2011
Co-authored manuscript: Root-localized phytochrome chromophore synthesis is
required for tissue-specific photoregulation of root elongation and impacts
sensitivity to jasmonic acid in Arabidopsis thaliana, published in Plant Physiology,
November 2011, Vol. 157, No. 3 link to paper; provided technical assistance in
anthocyanin assays that were part of a scientific paper published in Plant Physiology;
successfully developed experimentation procedures, performed PCR, DNA
electrophoresis gels, DNA and protein extraction assays, and anthocyanin assays;
GLP knowledge and experience preparing media, pouring plates, using
micropipettes, following protocols, data entry, and using sterile techniques
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS
Learning, Technology, and Culture Study Abroad Program, Europe, 2011
Cross-Cultural Teaching Study Abroad Program, South Africa, 2010
Received Study Abroad Scholarship from Michigan State University
Involvement with the College of Natural Science, Michigan State University
Deans Study Advisory Council Secretary and Green Certification Initiative
Program co-committee head, Search Committee Member for hiring of Biological
Sciences Interdepartmental Advisor, Biological Sciences Interdepartmental
Representative at the Academic Orientation Program, Student Ambassador,
Received Undergraduate Research Support Scholarship
Involvement with the College of Education, Michigan State University
Science Representative for the Student Advisory Group to the Secondary Teacher
Preparation Team, Student Michigan Education Association Secretary
Academic Scholars Program, Michigan State University, 2006-2010
Deans List, Michigan State University, 2006-2010
Sigma Alpha Professional Sorority: President, Secretary, Social Chair, 2006-2008
REFERENCES
Ann Eliopulos, DVM/Medical Director, Bodhi Animal Hospital, (619) 225-5838
Steven Holmes, Principal, Ridgeview High School, (661) 398-3100
Chris Persons, Assistant Principal, Ridgeview High School, (661) 398-3100
William Hodges, Science Educator, Holt High School, (517) 699-7441
Beronda Montgomery, Associate Professor, Michigan State University, (517) 353-7802

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