HEIDI NEGENDANK

HNEGENDANK@GMAIL.COM (408) 348-1090

EDUCATION
SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY June 2015
M.A. in Teaching and Teaching Credential
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 2012-2014
M.D. Program. 2 years completed
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE June 2011
B.S. Major: Biological Sciences. Minor: Psychology. Cumulative GPA 3.85
Honors: Cum Laude, Campuswide Honors Program, Phi Beta Kappa
CERTIFICATION
SINGLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL with English Learner Authorization June 2015
CSET: General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics 2014
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
ARCHBISHOP MITTY HIGH SCHOOL San Jose, CA
Teacher 2015-present
• Subjects taught: 9th grade Biology, 9th grade Biology Honors, 10th grade Chemistry
• Plan and administer lessons involving a variety of instructional methodologies
including lectures, discussions, laboratory activities, demonstrations, and small
group activities
• Utilize inquiry based and student centered learning methods
• Chemistry Team Lead 2017-present: Organize and lead a group of 5 chemistry teachers
• Spectrum Member: 2017-present: Mentor other teachers and facilitate the use of technology within the
classroom to enhance student learning experiences
• Mitty Med Club Moderator
LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL San Jose, CA
Student Teacher 2014-present
• Observed and assisted biology and chemistry classes during fall semester. In
charge of teaching one biology class and one chemistry class throughout spring semester.
CAMPBELL UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT San Jose, CA
Substitute Teacher 2014-2015
• Follow lesson plans and maintain order in the classroom for various science
classes at Leigh High School
AJ TUTORING Los Gatos, CA
Tutor 2014-2015
• Assist high school students in understanding concepts in the academic subject
areas of physics, AP Physics 1, and chemistry.
• Help students in test preparation for SAT subject tests in physics and chemistry.
• Work with students to develop study plans and enhance study skills
MARIE STINNETT DANCE Campbell, CA
Dance Instructor 2014-2017
• Taught a beginning/intermediate hip hop dance class for teenagers and adults
KAPLAN Palo Alto, CA
MCAT Instructor Summer 2014
• Taught a comprehensive MCAT prep course which covered the topics of college
level biology, chemistry, physics, and reading comprehension.