ALEXA MARCON

960 Melaleuca Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92011 | alexamarcon5@gmail.com | 949-874-4523 | amarcon.weebly.com

Credential:
California State University San Marcos, 2018 GPA 4.0
SB 2042 Single Subject Credential with English Learner Authorization: Biology & Physics
Relevant Coursework: Secondary Teaching & Learning, Diversity in Schooling, Teaching & Technology, Secondary Multilingual
Education, 21st Century Schools, Reflective Practitioner, Interdisciplinary Methods, Secondary Science Methods, Clinical Practice I &
II, Literacy in Secondary Schools, Foundations of Teaching
Education:
UC San Diego, 2013 GPA 3.5
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science: Ecology & Biology
Minor, Political Science
Relevant Coursework:
• Environmental Science Courses: Conservation Biology, Ecosystems & Global Change, Environmental Biology, Environmental
Challenges: Science & Sustainability, Conservation & The Human Predicament, Ecology: Organisms & Habitat, Earth Science,
Ecosystems & Global Change
• Environmental Policy Courses: Environmental Economics, Environmental Policy, California Politics & Policymaking
• Marine Science Courses: Marine Conservation Biology, California Coastal Oceanography (with lab), Biological Oceanography,
Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, Marine Mammal Biology
Educator Experience:
Clinical Practice (Student Teaching): Biology & Physics 8/2017-6/2018
Spring: Mission Hills High School, Jamie Meisinger, Biology Fall: Vista Magnet Middle School, Jeannene Blocker, 8th
(collab. class) & Physics grade Physical Science
• Implementing classroom management strategies and • Developed and taught project-based lessons following IB
constructivist teaching techniques in inquiry lessons criterion and rubrics
• Using SDAIE and differentiating strategies to teach EL • Created and delivered differentiated lessons
and SPED students • Attended NGSS Professional Development trainings
• Attended NOAA Education professional development focused on phenomena and developing conceptual flow
Homeschool Curriculum Developer, C3 Homeschool Program Orange County 6/2017-9/2017
• Created biology, physics, oceanography, and environmental science lesson plans and projects aligned to NGSS
Lead Instructor, Ocean Institute 2/2015-8/2017
• Developed and taught NGSS aligned marine science lessons to middle, high school and college students
• Planned and coordinated logistics of the “Girls in Ocean Science” events for middle and high school girls
Instructor, Birch Aquarium 4/2016-10/2016
• Taught oceanography, marine biology, and ecology to elementary and middle school students
• Interpreted scientific research occurring at Scripps Institution of Oceanography to students and public visitors
Scientific Research Experience:
Data Analyst & Statistician, Whale Acoustics Lab, Scripps Institution of Oceanography 9/2012-8/2014
• Meticulously analyzed large datasets, classifying relevant parameters of cetacean and anthropogenic acoustic signals
• Assisted with interpreting results, through statistical analysis, and co-authored technical reports and scientific papers
Skills & Qualifications:
Relevant Secondary Teaching Skills:
• Strong background in Biology, Physics, and scientific • Comfortable with parent-teacher communication
research skills • Excellent collaboration skills with fellow teachers and staff
• Experience designing inquiry and project based lessons • Outgoing, flexible, and positive attitude
while incorporating differentiation and UDL practices • Passionate about incorporating current research in lessons
• Knowledgeable of NGSS and ELD standards
Educational Technology Skills
• Online Educational Portfolio: amarcon.weebly.com • Proficiency in teaching data and statistical analysis
• Experience in robotics, building ROV’s and teaching • Experience working with: Aeries, Synergy, Google
computer modeling to middle and high school students Classroom, Edmodo, Twitter, Bullseye, Blackboard
Communications Skills
• Experience teaching middle and high school students • Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Clear, professional communication among colleagues • Desire to develop skills in NGSS lesson design
• Motivated to reach common goals in team environments • Strong leadership skills and work ethic
Honors & Achievements:
Awards
• Provost Honors, UC San Diego • Kappa Kappa Gamma Scholarship • CSUSM Science Scholarship
Presentations
• Girls in Ocean Science Conference, Ocean Institute, Dana Point, CA 2/2014, 2/2016, 2/2017
• Marine Physical Lab Summer Internship Luncheon, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla, CA 7/2014
Community Involvement
• Tutor for foster students through Tutor Connection program 1/2017-6/2017
• Dana Hills High School Marine Ecology Field Study, Group Leader 4/2011-4/2016
• Rancho Santa Marta Orphanage, Trip Volunteer 12/2010-12/2016