STEFANIE A.

UCLES
3409 Brandon Road
Wall Township, NJ 07719
(732)927-3237
ucless2@tcnj.edu
OBJECTIVE
Develop 21st century learners in the classroom through a secondary education biology teaching position using studentcentered, problem-based, and inquiry-based approaches.
EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey, Ewing NJ
Bachelor of Science in Biology Secondary Education, May 2015
Cumulative GPA: 3.51/4.0; Deans list (3 out of 7 semesters)
HONORS
Member, Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honors Society
Regular Member, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Society
Secondary Education Excellence in Biology Award Recipient-Honorable Mention, The College of New Jersey
Department of Biology, Spring 2015
Undergraduate researcher, Undergraduate Research in Molecular Biology with Dr. Tracy Kress, Spring 2012-present
Scholarship Recipient, The College of New Jerseys Gateway to Graduate School in Biology, Fall 2011-present
CERTIFICATIONS
CEAS, Biology, State of New Jersey, Summer 2015
Praxis Exam, Biology: Content Knowledge, January 2015
Praxis Exam, General Science: Content Knowledge, April 2015
HIB Training, Bullying 101, New Jerseys Anti-Bulling Bill of Rights, 2014
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Burlington County Institute of Technology, Westampton, NJ Spring 2015
Taught Biology and Honors Biology courses using inquiry and student-centered approaches.
Designed and implemented effective summative and formative assessments using problem-based learning and
authentic performance tasks.
Used formative assessments as data to modify lessons.
Differentiated lessons to various learning styles and abilities.
Actively participated in faculty and department meetings, Back to School Night, and in-service days.
Used a variety of technologies to develop and foster 21st century learning skills.
Student Observer & Teacher, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North, Plainsboro, NJ Fall 2014
Observed and assisted students in AP Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology courses.
Designed and taught a unit plan on the Muscular System (Microanatomy) using problem-based learning
approaches.
Designed a problem-based summative assessment that was implemented in all of the districts Human Anatomy &
Physiology courses.
Student Observer, Hopewell Valley Regional High School, Pennington, NJ Spring 2013
Observed classes in Special Education Resource Room.
Assisted students in Special Education Resource Room.
Student Mentor, The College of New Jerseys Career & Community Studies Program, Ewing, NJ Spring 2013
Mentored and assisted students in freshman year Career and Community Services (CCS) course.
Participated in class activities and guided students through course work.
Helped plan and execute a project investigating a CCS students career aspirations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Researcher, Mentored Undergraduate Summer Experience (MUSE), Ewing, NJ Summer 2013
Conducted undergraduate research in a molecular biology laboratory.
Designed experiments for an independent research project.
Maintained and prepared stocks and solutions.
Presented research in poster and oral presentations.
Mentored first-year laboratory students.

Flavor Laboratory Assistant, International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF), Union Beach, NJ, Summer 2014
Designed inventory system for the laboratory.
Prepared experimental solutions and tasting platforms.
Carried out preliminary research as well as assisted, participated, and ran trials for the lab.
Laboratory Technician, The College of New Jersey Department of Biology, Ewing, NJ Fall 2013
Maintained and supplied laboratory for upper-level biology course.
Prepared stock solutions and reagents.
Assisted in set-up and clean-up during laboratory period.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Assistant Dance Instructor, Miss Mares All About Dance, West Long Branch, NJ 2010-2012
Assisted dance instructor in dance classes.
Taught students ages 3-12 various styles of dance.
Motivated students and fostered an environment for dance appreciation.
Professional Development
Statewide Community of Practice: Problem-based learning, January 2015-present
ACTIVITIES
Dance Team member and fundraising chair, The College of New Jersey
Kappa Delta Pi member, Education Honor Society, The College of New Jersey
Beta Beta Beta Regular member, Biological Honors Society, The College of New Jersey
SKILLS
Proficient in molecular biology laboratory techniques including but not limited to PCR, DNA, and RNA preparation.
Proficient in maintaining and working with model organisms such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Drosophila
melanogaster, and Bacillus subtilis.
Proficient in electronic student data management systems such as Genesis and Infinite Campus.