Grace Tetschner
Bennington, NE • [email protected]
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Expected May 2024
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Expected May 2024
Experience
Omaha South High School, Omaha, NE
Practicum Student Teacher October 2022-December 2022
Abraham Lincoln High School, Council Bluffs, IA
Practicum Student Teacher January 2023-April 2023
Math Science Learning Center, Omaha, NE
Chemistry Tutor August 2021-May 2022
Certifications
Certified, Harvard SMART August 2020-December 2020
Certified Design Think, Stanford d. School August 2020-December 2020
Research
Chemical Education Research, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Student Researcher October 2021-Present
Study Description:
For this research project, I worked with a UNO professor and developed a Resonance Concept Inventory to better understand students' alternate conceptions on the chemistry topic of resonance to have a useful tool to assess large-scale student understanding of organic chemistry.
Volunteering
RISE, Omaha, NE
Student Consultant November 2020-Present
King of Kings Church, Omaha, NE
Sunday School Teacher May 2019-September 2019
Leadership Experience
Bennington High School, Bennington, NE
Drum Major May 2018-May 2020
Bennington, NE • [email protected]
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Expected May 2024
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Expected May 2024
- 4.00 GPA
- Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship Recipient
- Regents Scholarship Recipient
- Honors Program Member
- UNO Chemistry Club Member
- UNO Club Womens Soccer Member
Experience
Omaha South High School, Omaha, NE
Practicum Student Teacher October 2022-December 2022
- Observed and taught regular chemistry, honors chemistry, and AP chemistry classes
- Spent a total of 63 hours in the classroom
Abraham Lincoln High School, Council Bluffs, IA
Practicum Student Teacher January 2023-April 2023
- Observed and taught a regular chemistry class
- Spent a total of 86 hours in the classroom
Math Science Learning Center, Omaha, NE
Chemistry Tutor August 2021-May 2022
- Tutored UNO students in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Inorganic Chemistry, and Quantitative Chemical Analysis
Certifications
Certified, Harvard SMART August 2020-December 2020
- Learned, developed, and practiced stress management skills that allow me to focus on the 8 dimensions of my personal wellness
- Formulated a daily plan to utilize stress to my advantage
Certified Design Think, Stanford d. School August 2020-December 2020
- Attained a thorough understanding of each stage of the Design Thinking process
- Demonstrated this understanding by working with a team of students to create an innovative solution for a local non-profit organization
Research
Chemical Education Research, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Student Researcher October 2021-Present
- Created and administered open-ended and multiple choice assessments
- Conducted interviews with students to understand their thought process on the assessments
- Processed data on Microsoft Excel using Classical Test Theory and Rasch Analysis
Study Description:
For this research project, I worked with a UNO professor and developed a Resonance Concept Inventory to better understand students' alternate conceptions on the chemistry topic of resonance to have a useful tool to assess large-scale student understanding of organic chemistry.
Volunteering
RISE, Omaha, NE
Student Consultant November 2020-Present
- Conducted informational interviews with RISE’s leadership team
- Practiced the Stanford D. School’s Design Thinking process with a team of UNO students
- Collaborated with the team to redesign an element of RISE’s program
King of Kings Church, Omaha, NE
Sunday School Teacher May 2019-September 2019
- Inspired 4th grade students into deeper conversations over biblical lessons
- Met with a leadership team of teachers to share advice and knowledge before each lesson
Leadership Experience
Bennington High School, Bennington, NE
Drum Major May 2018-May 2020
- Supervised marching band practices by critiquing form and maintaining discipline
- Served on a leadership team that met weekly to assess the band’s progress
- Mentored future drum majors and section leaders with individual lessons
- Collaborated with other female student athletes to unify our high school’s programs
- Encouraged teammates to commit more time, energy, and effort into their chosen sports