Elise M.
Hulings
228 Laura Lane (724) 859-8691
Kittanning, PA 16201 elisehulings@[Link]
EDUCATION:
Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Biology
Expected Graduation: May 2021
CERTIFICATIONS:
Biology: 7-12 (expected) May 2021
TEACHING EXPERIENCES:
Rochester Area High School, Rochester, PA January 2021 - Present
Student Teacher Secondary Education – Grade 9 Biology
• Instructed Honors and Regular Biology, including modifications and accommodations for IEPs and
504 plans
• Utilized the learning management systems, Google Classroom and CSIU, to post and grade
assignments, as well as communicate with students and parents
• Implemented POGILs, Gizmos, and Interactive Case Studies to lessons
• Balanced both direct instruction and inquiry based learning
• Developing and implementing a project-based learning garden to teach students life skills, as well as
ecology
• Obtained CPR certification, as well as First Aid Training
Beaver Falls High School, Beaver Falls, Pa August 2020 – October 2020
Field Experience – Grade 9 Biology
• Designed lessons on macromolecules, water properties, and atoms and bonding
• Developed experience using inquiry-based learning with online labs and simulations
• Implemented and planned hands-on labs to demonstrate water properties
Armstrong Junior Senior High School, Kittanning, PA October 2020
Voluntary Field Experience – Grade 9 Biology, Grade 10-12 Environmental Science
• Managed and taught a skittles lab on the topic of osmosis
• Observed a tenured, experienced teacher’s more traditional style of teaching
• Gained 16 additional hours of non-required field experience
South Fayette High School, McDonald, PA September 2020
Voluntary Field Experience – Grade 9/10 Biology and Chemistry
• Tutored a student to build confidence on the topic of significant figures
• Observed and learned a modern, effective style of teaching
• Gained 8 additional hours of non-required field experience
Blackhawk Junior Senior High School, Chippewa, PA
Field Experience – Grade 9/10 Biology
• Taught a lesson on cell differentiation
• Composed a case study on a student with autism
• Gained experience in the inclusion biology classroom, while observing co-teaching
Related Work Experiences:
Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA August 2019 – May 2020
Resident Assistant
• Extensively utilized communication and counseling skills to mentor 15 women weekly
• Assisted freshmen students with conflict resolution and transition to college
Professional Experience:
IDL Print, East Butler, PA May 2020 – December 2020
Assembly Operator
• Boxed and packaged hundreds of advertisements a day
• Furthered my work ethic and respect towards manual labor
Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot, PA May 2019 – July 2019
Social Work Intern
• Improved communication skills by calling residents’ families
• Obtained counseling skills through meetings and conversations with residents
Grant Instruments, Beaver Falls, PA November 2018 – May 2019
Administrative Assistant Intern
• Developed communication skills through technical phone correspondence with customers
• Created Excel spreadsheets to organize the company data and increase efficiency
• Produced Advance Shipping Notes (ASNs) to keep track of company shipments
Leadership Roles:
• Member - Student Education Association, Geneva College May 2019 – August 2020
• Captain – Intramural Basketball, Geneva College January 2019 – May 2020
• Secretary - Psychology Club, Geneva College May 2019 – May 2020
• Member - Women’s Varsity Basketball, Geneva College June 2017 – May 2018
• Volunteer – Middle School Girls’ Basketball, AHS August 2016 – December 2017
Awards:
• Dean’s List – Geneva College August 2019 – Present
