9615 W. Kenny Lane mgross1@g.emporia.eduWichita, KS 67212 316-518-5391

Monica GrossProfessionally Certified Middle School Science & High School Biology Teacher

EducationB.S. in Biology from Emporia State University Education Classes from Florida International UniversityMaster’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Emporia State University (In progress)

Professional Experience08/2013 – Present Wichita South High School, KS in USD 259

Biology Teacher I Increased attendance and performance as indicated by daily attendance and pre and post

assessments. Observations showed improvement over time.

Summer 2014 Upward Bound WichitaScience Mentor We provided tuition-free academic enrichment to motivated students from underserved communities

in a summer bridge program. I developed curriculum and a resource booklet for the forensics class.

07/2007 – 06/2013 Doctors Charter School of Miami Shores for Miami-Dade County Public Schools Science Department Chair, Biology, Advanced Placement Biology, Forensics, Middle School Science, and Earth Science Teacher Our school attained a track record of 100% graduation and post-high school education earned them an

“A” rating, a Gold Seal of Excellence from the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools, and recognition by U.S. News National Rankings for Best High Schools.

I led the science department in meetings in which we analyzed FCAT data and determined areas needed for reinforcement, resulting in improvements in science results over time.

I led the science department in organizing events such as the science fair and events with the community coordinated with Fairchild Tropical Gardens.

I managed the budget and obtained a grant for additional funding.

Summer 2009 Breakthrough Miami Science Teacher Mentor We provided tuition-free academic enrichment to motivated students from underserved communities

so that 100% of seniors graduate and approximately 96% enrolled in college.

07/2004 – 06/2007 North Miami Middle School for Miami-Dade County Public SchoolsMiddle School Science Teacher I worked with love in the poor conditions of this inner city school so that my students could make the

necessary gains in science. I obtained a grant to create a natural habitat on campus.

02/2000 – 06/2004 Pan American International School in Paraguay, South AmericaTeacher of Biology and Science Formed liaisons with organizations in the local community, such as the botanical garden, a fishery, and

a ranch, in order to enrich the learning experience of students.

01/1998 – 12/1998 Environmental Education Coordinator for Youth Development Project under the direction of the Asuncion City Hall in Paraguay, South America I educated indigent youth about health, the environment, and civic participation, and allowed them to

freely participate in soccer competitions, summer camps, free vaccinations, nutritional support, and city beautification projects, touching the lives of thousands of individuals.

Skills and HobbiesI am fluent in Spanish. I am trained in the visual arts, tennis, and dance. I would love to serve your school’s athletes and club members.