Online Portfolio:

www.mrdavidsportfolio.weebly.com

Eric David
1936 Lakeway Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(517) 918-4213
eric.t.david11@gmail.com

Education
MA in Teaching and Curriculum: Summer 2013 Spring 2015
Michigan State University
GPA: 3.86
Biology Teaching (DA) Endorsement
Integrated Science (DI) Teaching Endorsement
Extensive Professional Learning Community (PLC) Experience

MS in Forestry: Summer 2010 Summer 2012

Michigan State University
GPA: 3.80

BS in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (concentration in Forestry): Fall 2008 Spring 2010
University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
GPA: 3.75

Transfer Program: Fall 2006 Spring 2008

Eastern Illinois University
GPA: 3.90

Teacher-Related Experience
Secondary Science Teacher: Fall 2014 Spring 2017

Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center

Subjects taught: Physics, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Biology, Food Science, Research Methods
Supervise Ecology club
Participate in district PD, research, and PLC meetings

Middle School Science Camp Leader - Summer 2015

Develop a weeklong biodiversity camp geared toward middle school students of diverse backgrounds.
Lead group activities and organize outings.
Guide students in building teamwork skills and presentation skills.

Michigan State University Teaching Internship Year: Fall 2013 - Spring 2014

Everett High School in Lansing, MI

Plan units and lessons and write tests around science subjects
Teach 4 classes full-time: Biology and Environmental Science
Additional experience teaching forensic science and oceanography
Work in ESL classrooms with mentor teacher and modify lessons to meet the students needs
Participate in professional development sessions, staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and various student events

Substitute Teaching: Fall 2013 Spring 2014

Substitute teach a variety of science subjects, including Biology, Environmental Science, Forensics, and Anatomy.
Take attendance, manage students, collect assignments, and write reports for absent teachers.

Other Work Experience

Bioenergy Project Lab Manager (Michigan State University): Summer 2012 - Summer 2013
Collect field and lab data
Train other employees in various lab techniques
Analyze data

Natural Areas Field Technician (University of Illinois): Fall 2009 - Summer 2010

Control invasive plant species

Communicate with land-owners
Perform controlled prairie burns
Collect and analyze data

Morton Arboretum Tree Pruner (Lisle, IL): Summer 2009

Teamwork based tree-care
Maintain the health of all trees in the arboretum
Communicate with the public about safety procedures

Japanese Beetle Lab Research Assistant (Eastern Illinois University): Summer 2008
Design and implement experiments
Write scientific papers
Collect field data and analyze it

Qualifications/Awards Received

Woodrow Wilson Fellowship recipient

Michigan State Teachers Association (MSTA) member (attended 2014 conference)
Phi Kappa Phi, 2009
Gamma Sigma Delta, 2009
Tau Sigma, 2009
Alpha Zeta Morrow Chapter, 2008
Deans list every semester
Graduated with high honors

Technology Skills

Excellent command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

Familiar with many online teacher aid programs (socrative, google drive, dropbox, google calendar, etc.)
Use online timers to manage class activities
Knowledge of how to use a smartboard
Can function most electronic devices without issue (dvd, projector, etc.)
Utilize an online classroom for posting interesting articles, class assignments, and general course information

References
Gail Richmond
Professor and WWF Project Director
Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI
P: (517)432-4854
E: corrie.thornburgh@lansingschools.net

Angela Kolonich
Secondary Science Field Instructor
Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI
P: (517)331-4136
E: gerberan@msu.edu

Contact Information:
1936 Lakeway Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(517) 918-4213
eric.t.david11@gmail.com
Portfolio: www.mrdavidsportfolio.weebly.com

Sophan Chhin
Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry
Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI
P: (517)353-7251
E: chin@msu.edu