Timothy D. Ellis
Current Address:
2413 Whitehall Manor Lawrence, KS 66049
tdellis@ku.edu
(785) 840-8393
OBJECTIVE:
To gain employment as a chemistry and debate teacher at a local high school
EDUCATION:
University of Kansas
B.S. Chemistry expected graduation May, 2012 – GPA: 3.28
UKanTeach Program expected graduation December 2012
Lawrence, KS
2008-present
WORK/VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE:
Kaplan Test Prep
ACT/SAT Prep Course Instructor – 5-10 hrs/week
 Hired to teach a course designed to increase scores on college entrance exams.
 Honed communication and teaching skills in a classroom setting
 Made lesson plans based on various classroom sizes (5-25 persons)
 100% Teacher Approval Rating
Lawrence, KS
2008-present
Kaplan Test Prep
ACT/SAT Tutor – 5-10 hrs/week
 Increased one-on-one teaching and communication skills
 Planned lessons for one-on-one tutoring based on specific need
 92% Tutor Approval Rating
Lawrence, KS
2009-present
Washburn Rural High School
Rule 10 Assistant Debate/Forensics Coach – 10 hrs/week
 Coached National Qualifying teams each of my 3 years
 Coached Top 50 policy debate team at NFL Nationals
 Coached 6A State Semifinalists for KSHSAA Policy Debate
 Worked with students to advance their communication and presentation skills.
 Helped students develop research skills.
Lawrence, KS
2009-present
Dr. Minae Mure’s Lab
Undergraduate Research Assistant – 20 hrs/week Summer, 10 hrs/week during School
 Worked with cell culture and protein extraction of genetically modified anthrax
 Expanded laboratory knowledge and abilities.
 Practiced laboratory maintenance and general equipment upkeep
Lawrence, KS
2010-2012
LEADERSHIP
POSITIONS:
National Honor Society – Manhattan High School
Communications Officer
 Elected to help increase publicity for our Chapter
 Helped organize and run meetings
Manhattan, KS
2007-2008
Spanish Club – Manhattan High School
Treasurer
 Collected all student fees and controlled all club purchases
 Led fundraisers and coordinated monetary backing for events
Manhattan, KS
2007-2008
ADDITIONAL
SKILLS:
Leadership Skills, Communication/Presentation Skills (Top 10 National Speaker in Policy
Debate, 2007), Laboratory Background, Proficient with Microsoft Office, VBA Programming.
ACTIVITIES:
Varsity Debater for the University of Kansas (2009, 2010), Peer Tutor, Intramural Sports, AIChE,
Honors Program
HONORS:
Summerfield Scholarship, Chemical Engineering Departmental Scholarship, Engineering Dean’s
Scholarship, Chemistry Book Award, Honors Program, Manhattan High School Student Council
Scholarship, National Forensics League Academic All-American, Top 40 Team at NFL Nationals in
Policy Debate, State Finalist in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking and Informative Speaking, 3 rd Place
finish in KSHSAA State Policy Debate