Charles Rowland

chrowland@ualr.edu
501-617-6953
3101 S. Taylor St, Little Rock, AR 72204

Personal Statement:
As a biology student with a STEM education minor, it has always been my dream to
become a high school biology/life science teacher. During my time at the University of
Arkansas at Little Rock and UALRTeach, I have accumulated nearly 100 hours of teaching
experience with 35 hours in the classroom in various grade levels. These placements have
enabled me to achieve numerous skills, such as, classroom management, inquiry and project
based learning, lesson plan preparation and production, and technology integration as a future
educator. I am looking to secure a position at a high school where I can make a difference to
young scholars lives.

Personal Skills:
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Hardworking, Personable, Passionate, Flexible, Good Communicator, Problem Solving

Ability, Quick on my Feet, Good Attitude and Reliable.
Professional Qualifications include:
Organizations: Member of the UALRTeach program, Pi Sigma (UALRTeach student
organization), the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and UALR Commons Hall Council. As well
as Volunteering at the Reptile Rescue Center (June, 2015-Present)
Conferences: The 2013, 2014, 2015 ACC conference in Little Rock, Arkansas; 2013
UTeach conference in Austin, Texas; and the 2015 NSTA conference in Chicago,
Michigan.

Job History:
IT Services Support Technician (October, 2015- present)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock SUA 105 (Little Rock, AR)
- Key Achievements: Having the opportunity to gain the technological knowledge that I
hope will be used in my future career.
- Key Skills: student involvement, proficiency in various technological fields, and
experience with faculty and staff.
Server/Bartender (June, 2014-June 2015)
Genghis Grill (12318 Chenal Pkwy, Little Rock, AR)
- Key Achievements: Having the opportunity to learning invaluable skills and work hard.
- Key Skills: people skills, thinking on my feet, good communication, good attitude,
hardworking, and reliability.

Education History:

Fuller Middle School (Problem Based Instruction) (12 hours of teaching*)(Fall 2015)
Maumelle (Classroom Interactions)(6 hours of teaching*)(Fall 2014)
Forest Heights (Knowing and Learning)(15 hours of tutoring*)(Spring 2014)
Pulaski Heights Middle School (Step 2)(3 hours of teaching*) (Spring 2014)
Wilson Elementary (Step 1)(3 hours of teaching*) (Fall 2013)
*in class hours

Education:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR (2012- present)
Biology Major/STEM Ed Minor - Senior
- The classes I have taken at UALR have greatly impacted my chose of becoming a STEM
teacher. The UALRTeach program has opened my eyes to the fun and engaging world of
STEM education and how I can be a key member in changing students lives for years to
come.

Personal Interest:
I have a very strong interest in integrating Project Based Learning/ Inquiry based
education into classrooms, so that, students can get relevant, hands-on activities and knowledge
that they will remember and implement for their lives and maybe their careers years later. On
top of that, I am very heavily nature oriented. If I can find a way to maybe take the kids out of
the classroom, or, create a soothing natural environment for the students, I would love to do
that as a STEM Biology teacher.

References:
Available upon Request.