2515 Clarion Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80524
mvigil@psdschools.org
(540) 842-2996
To provide purposeful and engaging learning for science students at the secondary school level
Teacher Licensure Program
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Organic Chemistry Ph.D Candidate (ABD Masters)
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
BS in Chemistry
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
May 2007 – December 2008
GPA: 4.000
August 2004 – May 2007
GPA: 3.944
August 2000 – May 2004
GPA: 3.378
Secondary Science Teacher, Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Collins, CO August 2009 - Present
· Taught Earth Systems Science, Chemistry, Pre-AP Biology, and Advisory courses to high school students
· Collaborated with colleagues to create, implement, teach, and assess various scientific lessons
· Used formative and summative instruction to implement and improve instruction
· Incorporated technology to assess student progress and communicate course materials with students and parents for all classes
· Implemented the ALEKS program in Chemistry as a response to intervention
· Utilized inquiry methods such as POGIL in all classes
· Involved Earth Systems Science students in a long term research project in conjunction with CSU
· Collaborated with parents, colleagues, and administrators for student success and disciplinary issues
· Addressed accommodations, modifications, and various needs of students in the classroom
· Provided additional tutoring to science students as a preparatory measure and a response to intervention
· Supported students outside of the classroom in athletic events, plays, concerts, competitions, and retreats
Substitute Teaching, Poudre School District, Fort Collins, CO January 2009 – May 2009
· Taught lessons to high school Science, Mathematics, Literature, History, Government, Art, Physical
Education, and Special Education classes
Student Teaching, Rocky Mountain High School, Fort Collins, CO August 2008 – December 2008
· Taught lessons to General, Advanced, and AP Chemistry students on a daily basis (grades 10 – 12)
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Created group activities, POGIL activities, laboratory experiments, formative assessments, and summative assessments for all classes
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Incorporated technology into laboratory experiments and instructed Rocky staff on current technology tools during a training day
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Collaborated with parents, colleagues, and administrators for student success and disciplinary issues
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Attended staff, department, and PLC meetings, as well as student plays, concerts, and athletic events
Cocoa Cram, Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Collins, CO December 2009 - Present
· Provided assistance and studying tips in preparing for final examinations each semester
Adopt a Family, Fossil Ridge & Rocky Mountain High School, Fort Collins, CO December 2008 - 2010
· Coordinated, collected, and distributed donations to families in need
Science Olympiad, Fort Collins & Denver, CO March 2008 – April 2010
· Developed competition assessment, proctored competitions, and judged entries for regional and state
Write It / Do It competitions and state Chem Lab competition (grades 7 – 12)
Boathouse Invitational Track Meet, Fossil Ridge High School, CO
· Timed track events for high school track meet
March 2010

Student Body Retreat, Fossil Ridge High School, CO January 2010
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Participated in small group discussions as well as large group leadership and team building activities
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Shared personal story of finding career path as encouragement and motivation for students
Dances, Fossil Ridge & Rocky Mountain High School, Fort Collins, CO September 2008 - Present
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Chaperoned dances for student safety and to welcome 8th grade students to high school
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Operated coat check at Homecoming dances
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Sold tickets for the dance and monitored student entry and exit of the dance for safety
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Assisted in cleanup efforts for the dance
Kelsey’s Story
· Sponsored student led organization against child abuse
August 2009 - May 2010
Science Olympiad Coach, Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Collins, CO August 2010 - Present
· Founded Science Olympiad team at Fossil & recruited, trained, assisted, sponsored, and assessed students in their preparations for Science Olympiad competitions
· Budgeted and purchased materials for Science Olympiad team
· Traveled and participated in the Midwest Coaching Academy for Science Olympiad to improve team
Individual Tutoring, Fort Collins, CO January 2009 – May 2009
· Assisted Rocky Mountain students in Chemistry courses, including homework aid and test preparation
Advancement via Individual Determination Tutor, Wellington, CO January 2008 – May 2008
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Led AVID students in discussions on budgets, interviews, careers, leadership, and US History
· Conducted mock interview for AVID students
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Tutored students in organization, Biology, and Mathematics
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Created a team building field trip for AVID students (grades 8-9)
Graduate Research Assistant, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO August 2005 – May 2007
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Collaborated with graduate students and post-doctoral fellows on natural product synthesis, ordered chemicals, and conducted chemical reactions and identification
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
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Instructed Organic Chemistry laboratory classes
August 2004 – August 2005
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Developed lectures and assessments, graded student progress and assignments
Research Experience for Undergraduates, Bangkok, Thailand June - August 2003
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Collaborated with graduate students and post-doctoral fellows on natural product synthesis at Chulabhorn
Research Institute and Chulalongkorn University
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Communicated scientific results with colleagues in Thailand and the United States
· Gained cultural and scientific understanding by immersing in research and travel around Thailand
Midwest Coaching Academy October 2010
Ground Up Workshop June 2010
POGIL Workshops
October 2007
June 2008 – June 2011
AmeriCorp Scholarship December 2008
Joe Anastasia
Science Department Leader
Fossil Ridge High School
Fort Collins, CO 80528
Scott Torvik
Assistant Administrator
Fossil Ridge High School
Fort Collins, CO 80528
General Science Praxis Award January 2008
GET WET Workshop November 2007
Project Learning Tree Workshop
Hach Scientific Scholarship August 2005
Glenn Gainley
Science Teacher
Rocky Mountain High School
Fort Collins, CO 80526

(970) 488-6291
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