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Honors and Awards Related Experience Work Experience Knowledge of TechnologyKnowledge of TechnologyLaboratory Experience Sample Inspiration Understanding by Design

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Contact InformationContact InformationEmail:

chaneyj@duq.edu

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About MeAbout MeInterests Goals

• Biology • One day be a biology professor at a prestigious college that allows me research opportunities

• “Green” Architecture– Monolithic Dome Construction– Low Carbon Footprint housing

• Design and build my own earth‐sheltered monolithic dome house 

– Earth‐Sheltered/Earth‐Bermed 

• Eco Friendly Vehicles

which is at least 90% passively heated and cooled year‐round

• Eco‐Friendly Vehicles– Electric and hybrid 

alternatives

• One day own a “Prius‐C” or Nissan Leaf

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ObjectiveObjective 

To procure a secondary teachingTo procure a secondary teaching position teaching biology, or a related 

b h l hsubject area in a school that stresses understanding by design, ultimately leading to a well‐structured, high 

functioning, effective curriculum for all u ct o g, e ect e cu cu u o astudents enrolled.

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What’s Fair in the Classroom?What s Fair in the Classroom?

• “Fair is not giving every child the same.Fair is giving every child what they needto be successful.”

• Anonymous

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Philosophy on EducationPhilosophy on Education

• I believe the greatest learning occurs when aI believe the greatest learning occurs when a teacher actively engages all students through use of effective research‐based techniquesuse of effective, research based techniques and stratagem. It is only through this direct exposure of students to eligible standards‐exposure of students to eligible, standardsbased content, that achievement levels will continually rise Another premise that I fullycontinually rise. Another premise that I fully believe in is that learning and thinking are more important than gradingmore important than grading.

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My BackgroundMy Background• I come from a lower‐middle class family of five

• I was originally at Duquesne as a psychology majoras a psychology major

• I have always been passionate about biology, though family members havethough family members have always told me I should be a teacherI hi h h l I ld• In high school, I would continually consider my teacher’s pedagogy, and hi k f h I ldthink of ways that I could improve upon it Table Of Contents

High School EducationHigh School Education

• Reynolds Jr/Sr High y / gSchool– Accelerated Learning ProgramProgram

– Competed in the Academic DecathlonP i i d i T k d– Participated in Track and Field (2004‐2006)

• Long Distance running– 1 mile, 2 mile, 3200 relay

• Throwing – Javelin/Discus

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Education (Biology)Education (Biology) 

• Duquesne Universityq y– Biology (xx Credits)– Chemistry I– Organic Chemistry I– Organic Chemistry II

• Slippery Rock University• Slippery Rock University– Chemistry II

• University of Pittsburghy g– Physics I– Physics II

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Education (Pedagogy)Education (Pedagogy)

• Thiel CollegeThiel College– Foundations– Curriculum– Educating the Exceptional Child

– Integrated SystemsSystems

– Secondary MethodsMethods

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Honors and Awards Thi l C ll D ’ Li t ( 3)Thiel College Dean’s List (x3)

Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society (2011‐2012)

Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor SocietyBeta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society (2011‐2012)

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Related ExperiencesRelated Experiences Mentoring ICommodore Perry High SchoolMentor: Mr Jay CarlsonMentor: Mr. Jay Carlson

Mentoring II

Student Teaching

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Work Experience 

Hamilton Builders: Contractors ApprenticeB d N bl C f ’ B iBarnes and Noble Cafe’: Barista

Carini’s Italian Restaurante’: Cook and ServerDuquesne University: Union AideDuquesne University: Union Aide

Thiel College: Mouganis Instructional Media Center Aide

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Knowledge of Classroom TechnologyKnowledge of Classroom Technology 

• Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Word, Excel)• (Experience with both Mac and Windows operating systems)(Experience with both Mac and Windows operating systems)

• Inspiration• Study Island• Study Island• NetTrekker• Promethean (SMART) boards

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Laboratory TechniquesLaboratory Techniques•Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis •Centrifugation •Western/Northern Blotting •IUCAC proposals

• FT‐Infrared, Ultraviolet‐Visible, and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Hi h P f Li id Ch t h

p p•In Situ Hybridization

• High‐Performance Liquid Chromatography • Whole Mount Immunohistochemistry• Amphibian Hypophysectomy Surgeryp yp p y y g y• Chemiluminescent Detection • Gas Chromatography  

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Proposed ExperimentProposed Experiment

• Lymnaea stagnalisLymnaea stagnalis– Ablastic technique using confocalusing confocal microscopy

– Sample ProposalSample Proposal

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S l I i ti O iSample Inspiration OrganizersView Sample Organizer with Outline

Eligible Content:PA Standards:3.1.10.B13 1 10 B23.1.10.B23.1.10.B33.1.10.B43.1.10.B53.1.10.B6

3.1.10.C13.1.10.C23.1.10.C23.1.10.C33.1.10.C4

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Understanding by DesignUnderstanding by Design Marzano’s 9 Effective Strategies

1 Id tif i Si il iti d Diff1. Identifying Similarities and Differences2. Summarizing and Note Taking3 R i f i Eff d P idi R i i3. Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition4. Homework and Practice

l5. Nonlinguistic Representations6. Cooperative Learning7. Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback8. Generating and Testing Hypotheses9. Cues, Questions and Advanced Organizers

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Understanding by DesignUnderstanding by Design 

• Backward Design of Lesson/Unitac a d es g o esso /U t• Stage 1: Desired Results• Stage 2: Performance AssessmentStage 2: Performance Assessment• Stage 3: Learning Activities

• Cognitive Learning Theory• Classroom Curriculum DesignClassroom Curriculum Design• Classroom Management and Discipline• Bloom’s Taxonomy• Bloom s Taxonomy• Multiple Intelligences Table Of Contents

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What’s next?!What s next?!

• Could bacteria evolve to a point where theyCould bacteria evolve to a point where they are impervious to antibiotics?

• Will Nikki have enough steel wool?

• These questions and more will be answered if qyou watch the second part of my sample teaching video.g

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Sample Teaching Video (Pt. II)Sample Teaching Video (Pt. II)

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S i l Th kSpecial Thanks Dr. Doug Hazlett, Ph.D. Dr Richard Elinsong ,Department of EducationChair at Thiel College

Professor David Shaffer

Dr. Richard ElinsonProfessor: Duquesne University

Professor David ShafferAdvisor, Professor and friendThiel College

Dr. John PollockProfessor: Duquesne University

Professor Connie ReinhartThiel College

Professor Mary Reames

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I would like to sincerely thank you for taking the time to review my e‐Portfolio. I hope you will consider me for a position at your 

school. I assure you that both my passion forschool. I assure you that both my passion for biology and pedagogical skills will allow for a fruitful experience not only for students, but 

for faculty and staff as wellfor faculty and staff as well.

Thank youThank you

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