Karen Eder

keder@leyden212.org

CARRER OBJECTIVES:          To obtain a science teaching or curriculum development position at the high school level.

    To obtain a volleyball coaching position at the high school level.

CERTIFICATION:                    Initial certificate holder for secondary education endorsements:           Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Physics

                                                   Certified by the American Sport Education Association:                     Coaching Principles, Sport First Aid

EDUCATION:

2002-2004                               University of Illinois                                                 Champaign- Urbana, IL

Master’s Degree in Curriculum, Technology and Education Reform

1996-2000                               Graceland University                                              Lamoni, IA

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biological Sciences

EMPLOYMENT:

2000- Present         Leyden High Schools District 212                                                                           Franklin Park, IL

Science Teacher                  Biology, Physical Science, Sheltered Physical Science, Conceptual Physics

Volleyball Coach                  Girls’ Sophomore, Assistant Varsity; Boys’ Freshmen, Assistant Varsity

Service Club Sponsor           Leyden Leos

2000                        Elmwood Park High School                                                                                     Elmwood Park, IL

                                Assistant Track Coach



1999                        Elmwood Park Aquatic Center                                                                                Elmwood Park, IL

                                “Learn To Swim” Lessons Director

                                Head Life Guard

1997-1999               Graceland College                                                                                                   Lamoni, IA

                                Faculty Assistant



1998                        Elmwood Park High School                                                                                     Elmwood Park, IL

                                Volleyball Clinic Coach

Aquatics Director

“Learn To Swim” Swimming Instructor

1998                        Graceland College                                                                                                   Lamoni, IA

                                Teaching Assistant (OCL)

1994-1998               Elmwood Park High School                                                                                     Elmwood Park. IL

                                “Learn To Swim” Swimming Instructor

                                Life Guard

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

2000                        East Leyden High School                                                                                        Franklin Park, IL

                                Student Teaching                                Biology, Honors Biology, Honors Physics

1999                        Willowbrook High School                                                                                        Lombard, IL

                                Teaching Internship                           Biology, Honors Biology, Applied Physics

1998                        Elmwood Park High School                                                                                     Elmwood Park, IL

                                Field Work & Observations               Chemistry, Biology, Honors Biology, Earth Science

REFERENCES:         Available upon request.

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