Nieshe Washington

E-Mail: nwashingtonplacer13@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Loyola Marymount University, School of Education| Los Angeles, CA

Candidate for M.Ed. Secondary Education & California Secondary Education Credential, Science
Expected completion date 05/10/15
Partner in Los Angeles Catholic Education (PLACE) Member

Loyola Marymount University, Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts| Los Angeles, CA

06/2013-Present

08/2008-05/2012

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Individual/Family)

Natural Science Minor
Overall GPA: 3.88, Major GPA: 3.91
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Kente Valedictorian, Psi Chi, Deans List
Awards: Barack Obama Leadership Award (2012), George Mayr Endowed Scholarship (2011), ACE
Outstanding Academic Achievement (2010, 2011), Rev. Peter Ciklic Memorial Scholarship (2010, 2011),
Fred Trickett Scholarship (2009, 2010, 2011), Mabel Wilson Richards Scholarship (2009, 2010).

WORK EXPERIENCE
St. Pius X- St. Matthias Academy (PMA)| Downey, CA

08/2013-Present

Science Department Chair

Constructing and implementing inquiry-based curriculum for the PMA Science Department.
Mentoring members of the science department and collaborating with administration and department
members to ensure effective science curriculum development.
Organizing science department field trips.
Science Educator
Develop and implement daily and unit lesson plans for General Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology,
and Marine Biology/Forensics.
Facilitate and monitor students learning using inquiry based learning and varied methods of formative
and summative assessment.
Head Womens Soccer Coach
Training and manage a team of 21 student athletes.
Manage and implement 2 hour team practices five days a week while upholding the PMA Warrior
values of pride, virtue, and purpose and Warrior Athlete values of a strong work ethic, sportsmanship,
and academics.
Select Physical Therapy| Los Angeles, CA

01/2012-06/2013

Rehabilitation Aide
Supported physical therapist in the administration of patient care via application of modalities (e.g.
ultrasound, e-stim, game ready).
Instructed patients on proper performance of rehabilitation exercises.
Conducted Biodex Isokinetic Knee and Shoulder Test & Industrial Physical Capability Services (IPCS) Test.
Ensured cleanliness of treatment area and equipment.

LMU Health & Human Sciences Department

01/2012-05/2012

Teaching Assistant for Professor Silvie Grote, Exercise Physiology Lab (NTLS 356)
Prepared instructional lectures for twelve students on various exercise physiology topics (e.g. EPOC, VO2
Max, etc.)
Ensured proper use and care of lab equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage to
equipment.
Met with students upon request for tutoring and assignment assistance.
Graded lab assignments, homework, & presentations; constructed quizzes; kept record of grades.
LMU Psychology Department

01/2010-05/2012

Teaching Assistant for for Dr. Nora Murphy, Ph.D, Non-Experimental Methods (Psyc 265), Developmental (325), &
Lifespan Development 415).
Graded class activities, homework, and exams.
Kept record of student grades.
Research Assistant for Dr. Adam Fingerhut, Ph.D
Assisted in conducting research on intergroup relationships (between majority and minority groups) via
data collection (e.g. surveys).
Research Assistant for Dr. Nora Murphy, Ph.D
Assisted in conducting research on nonverbal communication and person perception accuracy via
data collection (e.g. running lab sessions) and coding taped lab sessions for smiling behaviors.

CERTIFICATION & SKILLS

Certifications
CPR & First Aid Certified

College Board AP Biology Certification

Play Like a Champion Coaching Certification

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Apple Applications & Technology (e.g. iMovie, Apple TV, etc.)

Google Apps for Edu (e.g. Google Docs, Forms, Drawing, Classroom, etc.)

Education Resources (Planbook.edu, Powerteacher, Gradebook, etc.)

Website Development (e.g. Weebly/Wix).