May M.

Chan
Current Address Online Portfolio
1306 Forest Ave http://maychan.weebly.com
Richmond, VA 23229
(804) 814-7583
chanmm@vt.edu

Objective
To implement effective teaching strategies including inquiry learning, teacher centered learning, and
student centered approaches in order for students to appreciate the knowledge of science.

Education
M.A. degree (Education) May 2012
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Blacksburg, Virginia
GPA: 3.94/4.0
B.S. degree (Biology), Jul 2009
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Skills & Selected Courses: Foreign Language:

Courses Biochemistry Beginner Chinese Mandarin and Beginner
Human Anatomy w/Lab Spanish
General Microbiology w/Lab Computer skills:
Evolutionary Analysis MS Office Applicatons Nikon Elements
Evolutionary Medicine Smartboard Probeware
Microscopy w/Lab Video Editing (Adobe Premiere)
Immunology Website Development
Microbial Ecology Licenses:
Genetic and Development w/Lab Postgraduate Professional-Biology
Marine and Freshwater Invertebrates VCLA
PRAXIS II (Biology Content Knowledge)
PRAXIS I
Work Experience Franklin County Public Schools
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Teacher: Life Science 7th Grade, August 2012-May 2014
- Fulfilled various responsibilities and duties requiring: professional, instructional, subject matter,
planning, technique, and classroom performance
-Collaborated with teachers, assistants, and professionals from various subjects to improve
student understanding of the subject matter

Salem High School, Salem Va.

Student Intern, Jan 2012- April 2012
- Assisting students in Biology classroom
- Assisting teacher by developing daily lessons
- Applying classroom management skills

Blacksburg Middle School, Christiansburg, Va.

Student Intern, Sept 2011 Nov 2011
- Assisting 7th grade students in Life Science classroom
- Assisting teacher by grading material and planning lessons
- Make observations in classroom

Christiansburg High School, Christiansburg, Va

Special Education Transition Coordinator, March 2011-June 2011
- Assisted students in Special Education with Chemistry and Biology material
- Interpreted knowledge for student understanding
- Worked with improving their standardized scores in sciences (remedial classes)
Activities & VISTA (Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement) Aug 2012 May 2014
Other Experience VAST (Virginia Association of Science Teachers) 2011-2014
-Presenter at VAST conference 2013
VEA (Virginia Education Association) Aug 2012-May 2014
Project WILD Participant