Michele C. Northrup

Last updated January 28th 2010
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MICHELE C. NORTHRUP

5737 Fifth Ave. Apt. # 1
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 USA

412-400-5696

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EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA, 08/2009 - 04/2011

Masters in Public Health in Behavioral and Community Health Sciences

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Lehman College - CUNY, Bronx, NY USA, 09/2004 - 09/2006

Masters of Science in Education in Secondary Education & English Literature

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Chatham College, Pittsburgh, PA USA, 09/2001 - 05/2003

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature & Minor in Spanish

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Anglo American College in Prague, Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic, 06/2002 - 08/2002

Study Abroad in English Literature & Art History

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University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA, 08/1999 - 08/2002

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WORK EXPERIENCE

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA

1/20/2010 - Present
Research Assistant
I am currently working as a research assistant for Dr. Mark Friedman in the Behavioral and Community Health Sciences.

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Fundacion Colegio Americano de Quito , Quito, Ecuador

08/2007 - 07/2009
Profesora de Literatura Inglesa
I taught 10th grade English literature.

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Dewitt Clinton High School, Bronx, NY USA

09/2004 - 08/2007
English Teacher
At Dewitt Clinton High School there are several academic levels which include low skilled learners and advanced learners. I have had the opportunity to teach each level that is offered at the high school.

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UPMC Magee Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA USA

02/2004 - 05/2004
Preeclampsia Research Assistant
While at the research project I was charged with interviewing and collecting data for Preeclampsia research and served as a clinical phlebotomist.

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Anthropologie Clothing Store, Pittsburgh, PA USA

06/2003 - 01/2004
Sales Assistant
Worked as an assistant selling clothing and providing customer service.

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CERTIFICATIONS
Initial Permanent Teaching Certification
Granted for the state of New York in 2006
Conflict Resolution
Certified through C.E.M.P.R.O.C. in Quito, Ecuador 2007
Tribes Learning Community
Certified through Fundacion Colegio Americano in Quito, Ecuador 2007

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RESEARCH
  • Undergraduate Thesis: How did Renaissance emblems influence the art and literature of William Blake?
  • Graduate Thesis: Why should gay and lesbian young adult novels be offered in the high school curriculum?

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
  • Volunteer at the International Center in New York City, NY USA
  • Service Learning Project with students to educate the school community about HIV/AIDS prevention Bronx,NY USA
  • Curatorial Intern at the Mattress Factory Museum for Contemporary Art in Pittsburgh, PA USA
  • Co-Coordinator for Habitat For Humanity in Esmereldas, Ecuador

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AWARDS AND HONORS
  • New York City Teaching Fellows Program
  • AmeriCorps Service Learning Award

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SKILLS
  • Exceptional public speaking skills
  • Proficient in curriculum planning
  • Exceptional written communication skills
  • Bilingual

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LANGUAGES
  • Spanish - Fluent

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