Linh-Thuy Vu

501 E. High St, Oxford, OH 45056 513.529.1809 vulh@miamioh.edu

OBJECTIVE

A high school teaching position in chemistry.

EDUCATION

MIAMI UNIVERSITY, Oxford, Ohio

Bachelor of Science in Education, May 2016
Ohio Licensure: Adolescence to Young Adult Chemistry (Expected May 2016)
Major: Chemistry Education Overall GPA: 2.94/4.0 GPA in Major: 2.82/4.0
CHEMISTRY EDUCATION RESEARCH, Spring 2015 Present

Extended previous research to develop a protocol that documents verbal

behaviors of teachers and their implementation of inquiry-based learning under the
guidance of Dr. Ellen Yezierski

Using the developed protocol to analyze verbal behaviors of 14 high school

chemistry teachers to evaluate the integration of inquiry-based learning over the
course of three years

Mentored a first-year undergraduate research student on the use of the protocol

UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER SCHOLARS AWARD, Summer 2015

Chosen to receive the 2015 Undergraduate Summer Scholars Award to continue

analysis and interpretation of CHM 104 student survey results

Identified shortcomings in the implementation of learning strategies and

collaborated with the instructor to integrate improvements

Presented results to the head of Miami Universitys chemistry department to

increase the adoption of learning strategies in chemistry courses
CHEMISTRY EDUCATION RESEARCH, Fall 2014-Fall 2015

Worked alongside Dr. Ellen Yezierski to develop techniques to evaluate the impact
of specific learning strategies on student success

Identified learning strategy implementation patterns that led to greater success in

general chemistry by collecting and analyzing weekly CHM 104 survey data

Evaluated the efficacy and learning outcomes of CHM 104 to better understand
how novel courses can improve STEM discipline retention

Proposed strategies to improve learning, performance, and STEM discipline

retention

TEACHING
EXPERIENCE

STUDENT TEACHER, Grades 10-11, Spring 2016

Finneytown High School, Finneytown Local School District, Finneytown, Ohio
FIELD EXPERIENCES, Grades 7-11, Fall 2014-Spring 2015

Richmond High School, Richmond Community Schools, Richmond, Indiana, Spring

2015
o Co-taught two classes of 24 honors chemistry students
o Designed labs and hands-on-activities to introduce students to new
concepts in stoichiometry using inquiry-based practices
o Developed pre and post assessments to gauge efficacy of activities, used
student feedback to refine current and improve future exercises
o Created new and adapted old lessons to suit the needs of students
lacking reading or math skills, and mild Asperger syndrome

Monroe Jr. High School, Monroe Local Schools, Monroe, Ohio, Fall 2014
o Developed a learning cycle for population density that accommodated
students on IEPs
VOLUNTEER TUTOR, Grades 1&9, Spring 2013-Fall 2013

Ridgeway Elementary School, Hamilton City School District, Hamilton, Ohio,

Spring 2013
o Tutored six 1st grade students in reading

PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT

o Practiced sounding out vowels and words

o Practiced reading books together
Talawanda High School, Talawanda School District, Oxford, Ohio, Fall 2013
o Worked with low-achieving students in Health class
o Assisted students with in-class assignments and final research project

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY CONFERENCE, Spring 2016

San Diego, California

Presenting undergraduate research results on the implementation of inquiry-based

learning by high school chemistry teachers at the 251st ACS National Conference
COMMITTEE MEMBER, Fall 2015
Center for Teaching Excellence Committee, Miami University

Picked to serve as an undergraduate representative alongside faculty to create

guidelines for teaching excellence

Evaluated faculty grant proposals using developed guidelines

TeachLive CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, April 2015
Miami University Education, Health, and Society

Applied a specific set of teacher tasks to open a class session by participating in a

University of South Florida web-based interactive clinical experience

Addressed the needs and behaviors of high school-aged avatar characters in a

classroom setting to maintain engagement
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP, Spring 2015
Miami University Department of Teacher Education

Completed a two-hour course in classroom management that discussed

management methods, personality styles, and specific management difficulties

Read and became familiar with Harry K. Wongs First Days of Schools

CAMPUS
ACTIVITIES

CONNECTION COACH, Spring 2013-Spring 2015

Diversity Affairs Council

Mentored three first-year students to help them transition to college

Focused on students from multi-culturally diverse backgrounds to support,

motivate, and assist in achieving their goals

Provided information about academic, social, and leadership opportunities at Miami

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, Spring 2013-Spring 2014
Residence Hall Association (RHA)

Collaborated with General Assembly (GA) Representatives to plan and facilitate

on-campus activities aimed at generating interest in the local Miami community

Served as Chair of Publicity Committee overseeing all RHA public relations

campaigns for campus-wide activities
GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE, Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Dodds Hall

Led weekly Community Leadership Team (CLT) meetings at Dodds Hall and acted
as a liaison between RHA and CLT

Planned and publicized RHA and CLT events to foster resident community

Organized and participated in programs to give back to the local community,

collecting over $100 for Cincinnati Childrens Hospital and donating over 20lbs of
perishables to Oxford Food Pantry

ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCES

VOLUNTEER, 2015
SCIENCE WEEK FACILITATOR, Summer 2015
Talawanda Schools Science Week

Led 5 sessions of 25 fifth grade students in the creation of a red cabbage pH

indicator to demonstrate properties of acidic and basic chemicals
SCIENCE FAIR JUDGE, Grades 7-8, Spring 2015
Walnut Hills Science Fair

Judged and observed middle school science fair projects and presentations

Provided positive feedback and asked students critical questions

WORK, 2012-2014
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Winter 2014
EcoPure, Cleaning Company, Cincinnati, Ohio

Performed a wide range of administrative tasks: client management, employee

scheduling, inventory tracking, budgeting, and social media presence
RECEPTIONIST, Summers 2013, 2014
Top Nails Enterprises, Batavia, Ohio

Managed employee schedules and client appointments, balancing nail technician

availability with client needs to maximize efficiency and reduce wait-time
CLEANER/ASSISTANT, Summer 2012
EcoPure, Cleaning Company, Cincinnati, Ohio

Followed EcoPure cleaning protocol to clean residential and commercial sites

Performed administrative tasks: enhancing protocol, inventory tracking, client

management, paperwork organization
REFERENCES

References available upon request.