1. Jessica Ann Espy 4132 Braxton Drive East  Lafayette, IN 47909  (810) 422-8484  jskrzela@purdue.edu Objective Obtain a secondary education teaching position in chemistry or general science located within the Greater-Lafayette area. Education Transition to Teaching for Secondary Teacher Education - Purdue University Start program in June 2011; expected completion in August 2012 Masters of Science in Analytical Chemistry- Purdue University Expected graduation in August 2011 with GPA of 3.50 Bachelors of Science in Chemistry and Bachelors of Science in Physiology Michigan State University in 2009 with a 3.48 GPA Teaching Experience 08/2009-12/2010: Teaching Assistant for the Department of Chemistry at Purdue University. Assistant for thermodynamics in fall 2009. Taught general chemistry in spring and fall of 2010. 01/2007-10/2008: Tutor for Learning Resource Center. Teaching undergraduate students mathematics, algebra through calculus, biology, physics, and general, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry along with conducting review sessions. Also, prepared and taught lessons for MCAT preparation courses. Research Experience 01/2010-current: Analytical chemistry research assistant for Scott McLuckey at Purdue University. Specifically studying gas-phase ion/ion reactions with proteins within a mass spectrometer. 06/2008-05/2009: Undergraduate research assistant in physical chemistry for Warren Beck at Michigan State University. Built a fluorometer which was used to study protein folding interactions in solution. Additional Teaching Credentials Classroom observation at Central Catholic Jr-Sr High School in spring 2011 Observing 7 th and 8 th grade science along with AP chemistry Graduate Teaching Certificate with Purdue Graduate School in spring 2011 Participated in instructional workshops to improve teaching, micro-teaching with video-play- back analysis, and self-reflection based on student feedback Science Fair Judge at Central Catholic Jr-Sr High School in spring 2011 Volunteer for Science Theater at Michigan State University in spring 2009 Prepared and conducted mini-lesson and activity for middle school students Track and Field Coaching Assistant at Hill-McCloy High School in 2006 Service Learning Mentor for troubled Lansing, MI 4 th -6 th grade students in 2005

2. Additional Professional Development Outreach Committee member at Schuyler Avenue Wesleyan Church currently Seminar speaker for Analytical Chemistry Seminar at Purdue University in 2011 Poster presenter at Annual Turkey Run Analytical Chemistry Conference in 2010 Emergency Medical Technician certification in spring 2008 MSU Student Alumni Foundation Special Programs Director from 2007-2008 MSU Student Alumni Foundation Campus Tours Director from 2006-2007 Scheduled and managed all campus tours for Michigan State University along with recruiting and training new tour guides AmeriCorps Michigan Service Scholar Scholarship recipient for 2006 and 2007 Completed 300 hours of community service in calendar year for two years Michigan State University Campus Tour Guide from 2005-2006 Personal Values In both my personal and professional endeavors I value honesty, hard work, and commitment. I believe that creativity and inquisitiveness build the foundation for life-long learning, promoting lifetime achievements. Above all, I consider volunteer service our obligation to our community, country and humanity. Short-Term Goals Completion of Master’s degree with GPA of 3.5 or higher in August 2011 Completion of Transition to Teaching education program and obtaining secondary education licensure in Indiana in summer 2012 References Available upon request.    Page 2 of 2