Holly Lammert

1406 Adams St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 | 262-501-1766 | lammert.hc@gmail.com

Professional Summary
Passionate science educator with a deep belief in the effectiveness of experiential learning and inquiry methods to
provide success for all students, regardless of race, class or disability. Creative lesson and curriculum designer who
strives to create meaningful learning experiences that connect understanding to the natural world while challenging
student limits and developing self-confidence.

Skills
Curriculum development: engaging design, alignment to standards, case-studies, inquiry.
Outdoor Leadership: Place based learning, naturalist, safety and risk management in water sports, climbing.
Actively promote Culturally Responsive Teaching
Strengths: Learner, Restorative, Command, Significance, Activator
Experience
SCIENCE TEACHER | IRONDALE HIGH SCHOOL | SEPTEMBER 2016-CURRENT
Increased student achievement 13% in the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment test.
Developed Zoology and Anatomy and Physiology curriculum; planned field trips for each course.
Coached Cross country, Nordic Skiing, and Track and Field (High Jump and Hurdles).
SCIENCE TEACHER | MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE PREP | AUGUST 2014- JUNE 2016
Instructed grades 9-12 in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, and AP Biology.
Used ACT College Readiness standard-aligned science curriculum and targeted data-tracking to differentiate
instruction which drove students to grow six points (1319) on the PLAN test (10th grade) and three points (16
19) on the ACT (11th grade).
Developed and organized four field trips to enhance learning opportunities and career exploration.
Coached FIRST Robotics Team.
Designed the first Biology, AP Biology, and Environmental Science course at the school.
Advised a community of 15 girls in social, emotional and academic skills.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | JANUARY 2013-MAY 2014
Teaching assistant: Instructed two biology lab sections of 24 students per semester for three semesters.
Course Coordinator: Lead an undergraduate career exploration course by preparing lectures featuring unique
speakers, advised student leaders, planned off-campus tours and organized outreach events.
Lab Assistant: Made advancements in six unique research areas: experiential education, medical and
environmental microbiology, plant genetics, conservation biology, and biotechnology.
TRAIL GUIDE | WILDERNESS INQUIRY| MAY 2013- OCTOBER 2013
Guided students from diverse backgrounds, including low-income communities and those with disabilities.
Developed teamwork between 10-person boat crews and promoted National Park Service environmental and
sociocultural stewardship.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | MAY 2014 | UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA: TWIN CITIES
Major: Ecology, Evolution and Behavior; Microbiology
Minor: Spanish
MASTER OF EDUCATION | MAY 2016 | UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA: TWIN CITIES
Major: Curriculum and Instruction
Additional coursework: BrainU 101: Neuroscience; Biofuels and Renewable Energies (Part 1 and 2), Plant
Identification at Montana State University, AP Biology Course Development at Carleton College