Madelyn Powell
Sioux Falls,South Dakota
Summary
Education professional demonstrates scientific concepts by using graphics, experiments, charts, sketches and other instructional aids. Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design and instructs students in proper use, care and safe handling of chemicals, science equipment and plant and animal life. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide orderly, productive environment during instructional activities and support educational missions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Science Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
05.2024 - Current
- Instructed students using variety of classroom methods and adapted methodology and instructional materials to meet student needs, abilities, and Individualized Educational Plans.
- Established and implemented behavioral protocols and monitored student behavior and performance.
- Created positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment for students.
Senior Project
Augustana University
08.2023 - Current
- Researched and formatted an educational booklet about the life cycle and effects of Zebra Mussels in South Dakota
- Attended the Clinton Global Initiative University event with a potential solution to assist us in learning to live with the invasive mussels
- Presently studying how to use zebra mussels as fertilizer in agricultural practices
Target Style Team Member
Target
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintain clean and welcoming environment
- Assist guests with any inquiries or issues
- Lifting heavy boxes and keeping the store stocked
Summer Intern
Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored health of walleye from fry to fingerling
- Stocked SD lakes independently using stocking trucks
- Performed vehicle and boat inspections for aquatic invasive species
- Attended an aquatic invasive species detection program instructed by UMN
- Screened water samples for Zebra Mussel veligers
Host and Server
Olive Garden
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Serving guests timely and properly
- Trained new employees regularly and became head hostess
- Managed the front of the restaurant and directed other employees
Summer Intern
Gavin’s Point Dam Fish Hatchery and Aquarium- YCC
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed the aquarium health and treated illnesses by monitoring and testing
- Reared rainbow trout for production fish
- Captured Snapping Turtles before entering and damaging pond stock
Summer Intern
Gavin’s Point Dam Fish Hatchery and Aquarium- YCC
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Coordinated the rearing and spawning of paddlefish and pallid sturgeon
- Tagged thousands of paddlefish to be stocked
- Sampled water quality in the aquariums and ponds for population and health of the waters
- Received defensive driving training for the transportation of fish in government vehicles
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD11-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies and Philosophy
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD08-2023
Alternative Teaching Certificate -
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD12-2024
Skills
- Intermediate level in American Sign Language
- Specimen handling
- Parent and student communication
- Environmental science
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
Timeline
7th Grade Science Teacher
Sioux Falls School District
05.2024 - Current
Senior Project
Augustana University
08.2023 - Current
Summer Intern
Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery
05.2023 - 09.2023
Target Style Team Member
Target
09.2022 - 12.2023
Host and Server
Olive Garden
09.2020 - 09.2022
Summer Intern
Gavin’s Point Dam Fish Hatchery and Aquarium- YCC
05.2018 - 08.2019
Summer Intern
Gavin’s Point Dam Fish Hatchery and Aquarium- YCC
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies and Philosophy
Augustana University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
University of South Dakota
Alternative Teaching Certificate -
University of South Dakota