Willamette University

Candidates

Elizabeth Curry

Master of Arts in Teaching

Elizabeth Curry

Authorizations

Middle School Education, High School Education

Endorsements

Biology, Integrated Science, Multiple Subjects

Endorsements (pending)

Basic Mathematics

Teaching Strengths

  • Great at building student-teacher relations
  • Team player
  • Flexible, creative, and good at improvising
  • Cooperative learning environments
  • Teaching multiple intelligences

Education

  • Portland State University, BS (biology - 2002)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

How do visuals help students learn Biology?

Experience

Student Teaching

  • South Salem High School, Salem, Ore.

Practicum

  • Claggett Creek Middle School, Salem, Ore., 7th gr. science

Other Classroom / Youth Experience

  • Volunteer: Sprague High School, assisted students in biology, physical science, conservation, and speech team. (2009-2010)
  • Self-employed tutor: 6th and 7th gr. math, geometry, honors geometry, and 7th gr. science. (2008-2010)
  • Volunteer: Howard Street Middle School, Salem, Ore., science (May 2003)

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisor

  • Rob Wood, South Salem High School, Salem, Ore.

Practicum Supervisor

  • Jolene Hinrichsen, Claggett Creek Middle School, Salem, Ore.

University Supervisor