Michael Vena

107 S. Dopking
Frontenac, KS 66763
(918)859-1423
mvena@gus.pittstate.edu

Objective
To obtain a position teaching Biology and Science in Junior High/ High School

Education
Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS, May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Education- Biology, Minor: Physical Science; GPA:2.71/3.05

Student Teaching and Field Experience

USD 248 Girard High School, Girard, KS October 2016-May 2017

Student Teacher, 9th Grade Physical Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, January-May 2017
Designed lesson plans to fit the NGSS standards to stimulate creative thinking skills in the
students.
Lead lab experiments demonstrating key concepts applied to everyday scenarios.
Administered evaluations to reflect understanding of students on subject matter taught.

Field Experience, 9th Grade Physical Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, October-December
2016
Assisted students in lab experiments.
Familiarized myself with PowerSchool and Canvas as evaluation and grade keeping tools.
Graded papers and input into PowerSchool
Evaluated NGSS lesson plans for understanding key component requirements.

USD 247 Southeast Junior High School, Cherokee, KS January-May 2016

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Field Experience, 8 Grade Science, Overview of Special Education
Observed classroom inclusion of students with special needs.
Worked in small group setting with students to become proficient in Reading and Math in a
MTSS classroom setting.

Field Experience, 8th Grade Science, Explorations in Education

Observed classroom environment to learn classroom management skills and student interaction
techniques.
Assisted in lab experiments.

Professional Memberships
NEA, KEA, NAI

Honors/Awards
Deans Scholastic Honors, Pittsburg State University
Winter/Fall 2015, Winter/Fall 2016
Michael Vena 107 S. Dopking
Frontenac, KS 66763
(918)859-1423
mvena@gus.pittstate.edu

References

Kristi Blair, Cooperating Teacher

Girard High School
415 N. Summit
Girard, KS 66743
(620)724-4326
kblair@girard248.org

Natalie Powell, Cooperating Teacher

Southeast Junior High School
206 W. Magnolia
Cherokee, KS 66724
(620)457-8315
npowell@usd247.com

Dr. Kenneth McDougle, University Supervisor

Pittsburg State University
1701 S. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66763
(620)235-4495
kmcdougle@pittstate.edu

Dr. Dixie Smith, University Supervisor

Pittsburg State University
1701 S. Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66763
(620)235-4741
dsmith@pittstate.edu