Katie Phelan
2500 Riverside Drive
Kaukauna, WI 54130
920-427-2606
Education
Texas A&M University College Station, TX
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, May 2007
Summa Cum Laude GPA 4.0/4.0
Emphasis: Science Curriculum and Instruction
McLennan Community College Waco, TX
Texas Teacher Certification Program, Completed May 2006
Science Composite 8-12
Clemson University Clemson, SC
Master of Microbiology Program, August 2004 to December 2004
GPA 3.36/4.0
Silver Lake College Manitowoc, WI
Bachelor of Science, May 2003
Cum Laude GPA 3.59/4.0
Major: Biology
Minor: Natural Science
· Dean’s List Spring and Fall 2001, Spring and Fall 2002, Spring 2003
· Inducted into National Biological Honor Society, Beta Beta Beta May 2002
Certifications
Wisconsin Teaching License
601 – Broad field Science
Valid 7/1/2007 – 6/30/2012
605 – Biology/Life Science
Valid 7/1/2007 – 6/30/2012
610 – Chemistry
Valid 7/1/2011 – 6/30/2016
Work Experience
Oconto Falls School District – Oconto Falls, WI
Science Teacher August 2010 to Present
· Courses Taught: Science 9, Chemistry, Astronomy
· Maintained laboratory inventory for supplies and chemicals
Northwood School District – Minong, WI
Science Teacher September 2007 to August 2010
· Courses Taught: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, High Academic Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics, Food Science, Environmental Science
· Served on Teacher Leadership Committee, attended Leadership Convention in Madison, WI 2008 to 2010
· Represented High School on PBIS Planning and Implementing Committee, attended PBIS training 2009 to 2010
· Developed High School Drama Program
· Served on Scholarship Committee and Professional Development Committee
· Maintained laboratory inventory for supplies and chemicals
· Developed science curriculum and instruction for 2007-2010 school years
· Managed Science Department budget
Aquilla Independent School District – Aquilla, TX
Science Teacher March 2005 to May 2007
· Courses Taught: 7th Grade Science, 8th Grade Science, Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Health, Anatomy and Physiology
· Students achieved 97% passing on 2006-2007 Science Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Test, a 20% increase during tenure
· Teacher of the Year 2006-2007
· Served on Scholarship Committee and Attendance Committee
· Maintained laboratory inventory for supplies and chemicals
· Developed science curriculum and instruction for 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school years
· Managed Science Department budget
Clemson University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition – Clemson, SC
Research Assistant August 2004 to December 2004
· Analyzed animal by-products for microbial analysis and antibiotic resistance
· Organized data for presentation to research coordinator
Briess Malt and Ingredients Company – Chilton, WI
Quality Assurance Technician June 2002 to August 2004
· Performed and analyzed daily lab work including microbiological analysis
· Wrote lab procedures
· Organized information for head engineer