Jessica Ann Espy
4132 Braxton Drive East  Lafayette, IN 47909  (810) 422-8484  jskrzela@purdue.edu
Objective
Obtain a secondary education teaching position in chemistry or general science located in
the greater Lafayette area.
Education
Transition to Teaching for Secondary Teacher Education - Purdue University
 June 2011 – August 2012 (anticipated)
Masters of Science in Analytical Chemistry
 Purdue University, August 2011 (anticipated)
 GPA: 3.53/4.00
Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, Bachelors of Science in Physiology
 Michigan State University, August 2009
 GPA: 3.48/4.00
Teaching Experiences
 Classroom Observations (Spring, 2011)
o Central Catholic Jr-Sr High School, Mrs. Laura Bruck
 Observed 7th grade Science, 8th grade Science, AP chemistry
 Graduate Teaching Certificate, Purdue Graduate School (Spring, 2011)
o Instructional workshops to improve teaching, micro-teaching with video-playback analysis, and self-reflection based on student feedback
 Teaching Assistant, Purdue University, Department of Chemistry (08/2009-12/2010)
o Thermodynamics- CHM373 (Fall, 2009)
 Graded exams and homework, held office hours, proctored exams
o General Chemistry- CHM115 & CHM116 (Spring, 2010; Fall, 2010)
 Recitation instructor, laboratory instructor, graded lab reports, held
office hours, proctored exams, prepared and led review sessions
 Science Fair Judge, Central Catholic Jr-Sr High School (Spring, 2011)
o Evaluated student work and interacted with students
 Michigan State University Science Theater (Spring, 2009)
o Prepared and conducted mini-lesson and activity for middle school students
 Tutor, Michigan State University Learning Resource Center (01/2007-10/2008)
o Undergraduate-level mathematics, biology, physics, and general, organic,
analytical, and physical chemistry; conducted review sessions; prepared and
taught lessons for MCAT preparation courses
 Track and Field Coaching Assistant (Spring, 2006)
o Hill-McCloy High School (Montrose, MI)
 Conducted week-long endurance training program
 Service Learning Mentor, Lansing, MI (Fall, 2005)
o Mentor to 4th-6th grade students
Research Experience
 Graduate Research Assistant (01/2010-current)
o Dr. Scott McLuckey, Purdue University, Department of Chemistry
 Gas-phase ion/ion reactions of proteins with mass spectrometry
 Presenter, Purdue University, Analytical Chemistry Seminar (January,
2011)
 Poster presentation at 2010 Annual Turkey Run Analytical Chemistry
Conference (November, 2010)
 Undergraduate Research Assistant (06/2008-05/2009)
o Dr. Warren Beck, Michigan State University, Department of Chemistry
 Protein folding interactions using fluorimetry
Activities, Certifications, and Awards
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Member of Phi Lambda Upsilon, Honorary Chemical Society (currently)
Member of Iota Sigma Pi, National Honors Society for Women in Chemistry (currently)
Outreach Committee member at Schuyler Avenue Wesleyan Church (currently)
ETS Recognition of Excellence on PRAXIS II: Chemistry (March 2011)
Substitute Teacher License, Indiana (March 2011, Expires 2014)
Emergency Medical Technician certification, Michigan (Spring, 2008)
MSU Student Alumni Foundation Special Programs Director (2007-2008)
o Organized large-scale campus and community events
MSU Student Alumni Foundation Campus Tours Director (2006-2007)
o Scheduled and managed all campus tours for Michigan State University, recruited
and trained new tour guides
AmeriCorps Michigan Service Scholar Scholarship recipient for 2006 and 2007
o Completed 300 hours of community service in calendar year for two years
Michigan State University Campus Tour Guide (2005-2006)
Personal Values
In both my personal and professional endeavors I value honesty, hard work, and
commitment. I believe that creativity and inquisitiveness build the foundation for life-long learning,
promoting lifetime achievement. Furthermore, I consider volunteer service my obligation to my
community, country and humanity.
Online Professional Portfolio
Please visit my Professional Portfolio at http://jessicaespy.wordpress.com/