1. AP Biology Student Portfolio
School Year 2009 - 2010
Table of Contents
1)Personal Statement/Autobiographical Sketch
(include why you decided to take this course, along with your autobiographical profile
along with color photo)
2)Sample Cover Letter (for a potential employer)
3)Resume'
4)Letters of Recommendation (3)
(these can be from a teacher, coach, church or community leader, etc.)
5)Goal Setting for AP Biology
6)Study Schedule Template
(can be located on the Blackboard website under the “Documents” tab; print and include
here in the portfolio).
7)Career Research Assignment
8)Career Interview
9)Samples of Student Work (5)
(* This includes a minimum of three (3) writing samples)
10) Reflective Entry
2. Personal Statement/Autobiographical Sketch
By
Lisa Le
The purpose of this autobiographical sketch is to allow the reader/reviewer of this portfolio to
become more acquainted with you in a short time frame. Keep the focus of your sketch on what
you want the reader/reviewer to know about you as a future high school graduate. You are
answering the question of why I want to pursue a career in Heath Profession (you
complete the blank). Is there anything in your family background or in your life experiences that
will help you answer that question?
Write your autobiography in first person. Write it like a story, not like a resume. You may include
such things as:
Family background:
Hello my name is Lisa Le and I have a family of six including for course. There are my mother and
father, then my two brothers
and one sister. However, this excluded all my aunts and uncle plus grandma.
Activities:
All the activities that I’m present in are: volunteer work, church related, and after school
Organizations and clubs:
As an after school program I attend in ASA (Asian students Association) (Asian Club) and that may
have been the only one.
Honors:
Out of all my education experience, most to all the class I signed for were honors classes.
Interests and hobbies:
I am interested in read mystery, sometime romance novels. I also enjoy writing my own
drama ( storyline), poems, and sometime songs. In addition, I also like to sing and act (however
only
3. to myself.) Lastly, some of my hobbies are playing tennis or basketball, working out
Math problem, and helping others.
Church related activities:
The Church related activities I attend are: help at holiday events and church school.
Significant events in your life:
There aren't any significant events in my life, because every moment is significant to me.
Photo:
4.
5. Sample Cover Letter
Lisa Le
5028 Laguna Road
College Park, MD 20740
(301).220.0062
LeLisa07@gmail.com
May 14.2010
Deb Thomas
Hire Manager
Kaiser Permanente
2101 E.Jefferson St.,6th Floor
Rockville, MD 20852
Dear Ms. Thomas
Hi, my name is Lisa Le the position I would like to apply for is to be an RN nurse at Kaiser.
The reason why you should hire me is because I'm fully train with background experience, also
several practices of what's needed to be performed. In addition I am very responsible and serious
about anything relating to my performance. Lastly the reason why I have chose Kaiser to apply to
is because the nurse at Kaiser are extremely nice and I would like to be apart of that.
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of my request of applying for a RN position. Before I
requested for an interview, I was informed that there are several of RN position opened, and I’m
the person for it. It is true that all applier are truly up for the position; however are they all really
responsible and serious of what they are applying for as I am. The best example to support my
claim is out of all the years of my education not one time I missed a day, unless it was an extreme
emergency.
If I was hire be sure of this that you will almost never have to be worried about me for I am
always there on task. Always there doing what I need to do. In addition I am a fast but careful
worker, so in any given condition I am ready to fill in. Also, I am very flexible for any changes in the
day. Almost anything you need I can provide.
Please consider if my abilities for this position. As to how to contact me feel free to call, email,
or mail all would be fine ((301).220.0062 / lelisa07@gmail.com / 5028 Laguna Road College Park,
MD 20740.) Thank you very much for your time.
Respectfully yours,
Lisa Le
Lisa Le
6. Sample Resume
Lisa Le
5028 Laguna Road College park , MD 20740
home: 301.220.0062
cell: 240.220.0062
email: lelisa07@gmail.com
Education
Parkdale High School Riverdale, Maryland
2007-2010
Experience
Sales Associate, The Retail Store
June 2005 – Present
• Maintain and restock inventory.
• Provide customer service.
• Operate computerized cash register system.
Child Care
2002 - Present
• Provide child care for several families after school, weekends, and during school vacations.
Achievements
• National Honor Society: 2005-2007
• Academic Honor Roll: 2007 - 2010
Volunteer Experience
• Big Brother / Big Sisters
• College Park Community center
• The Church Lady of Vietnam
Interests / Activities
• Member of Parkdale High School Tennis Team
• Reading
• Piano
Computer Skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Internet
7.
8. Goal Setting for AP Biology
The things I hope to gain from this class are (think of all the reasons you
wanted to take this course):
Primary goals:
1. Gain college credit
2. Greater knowledge for the Exam
3. To be better prepare for future lesson
Secondary goals:
1. Expanding of knowledge for biology
2. To perform cool experiments / labs
3. Ability to use scientific tools
The grade I would like to make on the AP Exam is: 4
The exam is graded on a scale of 1-5. Scores of 3-5 earn you college credit in
laboratory science, with a score of 5 giving you the most college credit.
I will find the time to perform 1-2 hours of work daily for this course by
doing the following:
1. Studing for two hours everyday.
2. reviewing given test in class
I will study each day at (time) 7:00 pm in (place) at home every night_.
I can help myself remember my goals and work toward them by:
1. Writing them in my agenda
2. Writing them on post it notes
3. And placing notes on my mirror
My teacher can help me obtain my goals by:
1. Delivering a good introduction
2. over Look
3. And giving ideas of how to
9. Study Schedule Template
For this portion of the portfolio, you will create a study schedule using a template provided for you.
This template may be found by accessing the class' Google® website via http://sites.google.com/a/
pgcps.org/biobuzzwithberkeley/ . Once in the Google Site, locate the document under the Student
Portfolio Folder. There you should find the files containing the study schedule templates. You may
select any two (2) of the three files to create your schedule. A typewritten copy must be included in
the portfolio.
10. Career Research Assignment
Name: Lisa Le Date: May 14, 2010 (2 points)
Instructions
1. Save this template on your flash or network drive: click SAVE AS and save it as
"Career_Research_Assignment.rtf"
2. Complete this assignment on the computer and include one print-out in your Student Portfolio.
Make sure you save the completed assignment on your external flash drive.
NOTE: Before printing, make sure that you selected appropriate page breaks
(…you don’t want to cut any tables!).
3. Completing this assignment will provide evidence and 10 points towards your Portfolio. See last
page for grading criteria.
To help you determine which career you would like to pursue after high school you will complete a Career
Research Assignment. This will help you plan possible education and career paths.
Part A.
Choose two focus areas you would like to research potential careers from. Name the focus areas and two
possible career choices for each focus area. Use one of the links above to help you decide on the Focus
Area and potential careers. These choices are a best guess. (6 points)
Focus Area Career Choice
1. Health Profession 1. Nurse
2. Doctor
1. Musician/Entertainer
2. Performing Arts
2. Dance Instructor
Part B.
Now to make informed choices. To help you get started on your career research, use any resource (book or
internet) to assist you in answering the questions. Once you have answered your questions, save the
results to your Portfolio. You should have a list of suggestion careers. A great place to complete your
research is the Bureau of Labor Statistics' web site: http://www.bls.gov/OCO/ and
http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.htm.
Pick one career to research – Make sure it is of interest to you!
From the results listed, my career to research is: Health Profession (1 mark)
Complete the following questions in complete sentences. (Do Not Cut and Paste)
1. Job Description: brief description of job, any personality traits that are helpful, and special skills
needed. ( 5 points)
a. As a RN I will work with patient while the wait
b. Personal trait is I am flexible and easy to work with
c. As a RN my environment will always be friendly
d. The skill need are being able to understand the patient of what they may need
e. Another skill to appear is if your easy to talk to
11. 2. Working Conditions: the usual hours of work (shift, overtime, weekends etc), are there any age,
gender, or physical requirements? Physical layout of the workplace (office, outside etc.) Hazards or
risks of the job. ( 5 points)
f. Hours are regular shift
g. There no age, gender, or physical requirements
h. The physical layout of the workplace would be similar to the doctor's office.
i. There will be mass of interaction of new people as well as old
j. The only risk may be working overtime
2. Wages and Earnings: is it salary? Do you get paid overtime? What is the starting wage? Top
wage? Average wage? Future wages? Any benefits such as extended medical, dental, insurance
etc? ( 5 points)
a. Salary about $69,800*/ General medical and surgical hospitals $63,820
b. Employment services $67,570
c. Home health care services $59,140
d. Offices of physicians $61,740
e. Nursing care facilities $56,410
3. Career Path: Where do you begin in this career? How do you move up? What is the outlook at
present? What are the different levels? How are they different? ( 5 points)
a Intern
b. Practice Nurse
c. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
d. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
e. Registered Nurse (RN)
4. Education and Training Requirements: describe the education/training or work experience
required for this occupation. Include the type of education, length of training, and cost of training.
Do you need special licenses or certificates? Does the work involve technology? ( 5 points)
a. Most RNs have a bachelor or associate degree, or a diploma from an approved nursing
program, and pass a national licensing exam.
b. Training require in: Intensive care units (general, pediatric and neonatal ICUs), Cardiac care
units, Operating rooms,
Emergency rooms, Recovery rooms, and Outpatient care
c. RN training Programs last 24-48 months.
d. Nurse input information about the patient into the computer; therefore, there is need of
technologies
e. You do need a special licenses or certificates
Part C
Identify two post secondary institutions/training schools or on the job training opportunities where you
could develop the skills and knowledge required to gain employment in your chosen career. Give a brief
description of each one. Use complete sentences. (Do not cut and paste)
12. Post secondary #1 (5 points)
Post secondary Institution Lincoln Technical Institute
location
Name of program
Brief Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - More involved nursing career with ability to specialize.
Programs last 24-48 months.
Why I want to
learn/train here * Anatomy
* Physiology
* Microbiology
* Chemistry
* Nutrition
* Psychology
Training for nurses varies by job title. CNAs and LPNs /LVNs typically undergo a 12-
month program for a diploma or certificate, while RNs typically pursue a 36-48 month
program for a diploma, associate or bachelor degree.
Post secondary #2 (5 points)
Post secondary Institution Colorado Technical University
location
Name of program
Brief Description
Registered Nurse Specialization
RNs who choose to specialize in a particular area may work with a specific group of
patients, such as children or the elderly, or they may specialize in a particular disease,
such as cancer, diabetes or mental disorders. They can also specialize in the treatment
of specific body parts, types of injuries, or in specific areas of the hospital, such as
intensive care or the ER.
Why I want to
learn/train here
RN responsibilities can include:
13. * Taking patients' blood or urine samples
* Administering intravenous (IV) treatments
* Operating medical machinery
* Administering medicine to patients
* Monitoring vital signs
* Contributing to patient rehabilitation, including physical and emotional therapy
* Keeping track of patient treatment and medical prescriptions to avoid adverse
reactions
* Consulting with physicians on medical treatment
* Counseling patients and their families on treatment options, providing emotional
support when needed
* Delegating responsibilities to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nurse
assistants (CNAs)
Part D
Education Path: identify the courses Parkdale offers that best fit you focus area/career choice. List 5
possible electives that you have taken or will take. (5 points)
Electives 1. Biology Grade _____9____
2.______Chemistry_____ Grade ____10____
3._______AP Biology______ Grade _____11___
4.______Computer Science Grade _____12___
5._______AP Statics_____ Grade _____12___
Part E
Work Experience/Volunteer Experiences/External Courses
Often you have performed valuable skills that assist you in pursuing your chosen career. Briefly
describe two community programs or projects that you could be involved in to gain additional skills
or experience related to your career choice. (4 points)
1. I often attend in after school volunteer work when I can. Volunteer work helping counselors, or
event such as: awards for senior. These opportunities help me developed the knowledge of
planning events organization and what not. Also office paper working skill.
2. On holiday events I would volunteer at my community center. This developed the skill of world
interaction as well as child care.
Part F
14. Networking (10 points)
Briefly describe a network of 5 people who could help you achieve your chosen career goal. These
could be teachers, coaches, counselors, neighbors, friends, and/or relatives. Name the person, describe
the relationship and briefly describe how they could help you.
Name Relationship How They Can Help
1.Mrs. Lynch Teacher Provider of Education
2.Mr.Hepburn Teacher Provider of Education
3.Mrs.Bekerley Teacher Provider of Education
4.Anthony Le Dad Motivator
5.Friends Friends Motivator
15. Part G
Evaluating Websites (9 points)
During this activity, you have used a variety of book references and websites to gather information, now it is
important for you to evaluate which ones you found useful and why. You must evaluate a minimum of three
(3) sources that you used to complete this project.
EXAMPLE: Source #1 Source #2 Source #3
http://www.bls.gov/OCO/ http://www.bls.gov/k12/index.ht
m
Ease of navigation The usage of so many
acronyms makes it
difficult to know what
link to utilize at times.
General User Appeal
Very user-friendly with
bright buttons and links
with ease of navigation
Quality & Reliability
As a governmental
agency, the Department
of Labor's website is a
very reliable source.
G. The Wrap Up (15 points)
This is where you need to reflect on all the information you have gathered and write a paragraph(s) that tells
me why you are or are not still interested in pursing the career you have researched. It should be typed and
approximately 200-300 words.
After the research I felt more confident that I would like to approach my career as becoming a
nurse. First, I would like to state that becoming a RN has always been my interest. In addition, there was no
other career that created this interest. From the working condition (working environment) to the salary all
have fit my interested. Second, I’ve always wanted to be able to help other that was science related for
there was no other subject that I like best. Being able to become a nurse would have combined my two
interests, which are helping people and science related. Even thought, I have been interested in this career
for long amount of time, but without this research I would have not been able to understand more about the
career I would like to attend to. Item such as taking courses like: Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology,
Chemistry, Nutrition, and Psychology. Third, this research also had a positive effect on my education in the
future; I am now to obtain a larger list of choices for my education. Finally, all of the reasons above support
my decision to become a nurse. In addition the research created a more confident feeling towards my
choice rather than just the support from others. I am now more certain that I will be able to do so.
H. Bibliography (5 points)
Create a bibliography, using the proper format, to record where you collected you information from. You
must include you source other than an internet website. Your bibliography should be typed and then
attached to your project.
Bibliography
17. Career Research Assignment Rubric and Grading Sheet
Be sure to take your time and complete this assignment in full. This project will be a culminating
project that will be collected towards the end of the school year. HOWEVER, portfolios may be
collected at ANY time for progress. The final due date will be provided for you at a later date.
PORTFOLIO CHOICE: CAREER & EDUCATION PLANNING: RESEARCH EDUCATION, CAREER, &
LIFE INFORMATION
Career Research Activity Grading Rubric:
Gather information on life, career, education, and work options. Meets
1. Documents that several life, career, education, and work options have
been explored.
2. Documents that several labour market information sources, including
Work Futures, have been explored.
3. Documents a thorough self assessment of skills, interests, and
aptitudes.
Analyze possible post graduation life, career, work, and education
options.
4. Identifies education and training requirements, the influence of
parents, teachers, and friends, and the role of school and community
participation on possible options.
Evaluate the options according to the actions that would need to be
taken.
5. Links skills, interests, and aptitudes to the options and evaluates
options according to the actions required for each.
PORTFOLIO CHOICE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: USE THE INTERNET TO RESEARCH
INFORMATION
Apply Internet research skills to a specific activity. Meets
1. Demonstrates use of the Internet to research information. (For a
specific school project/report, personal interest project, and/or
community initiative/activity).
2. Documents specific search techniques used to access relevant
information.
3. Applies technology skills to download and store relevant research
4. Demonstrate that the information incorporated into your activity or project is
translated into your own words.
5. Demonstrates that the information is incorporated into the school,
personal interest, or community activity or project without being
plagiarized.
Evaluate the use of technology as a research tool.
6. Evaluates the quality of relevant websites for ease of navigation,
general user appeal, and quality and reliability of content.
18.
19. Career Interview Questions
In this activity, your job is locating a professional in your career field choice. You are to interview
the individual and provide the responses to the following questions in the portfolio. It would be a good idea
to send your interviewee a thank you card for their time and willingness to assist you in your project.
1. What do you do in your job?
- Help the people.
2. What is a typical day like for the position?
- I like my position because I am able to help other.
3. What hours do you work?
- From 10:00 am - 7:00pm.
4. What school subjects are important for this job?
-Science related: biology, maybe chemistry.
5. How and when did you decide to enter this job?
-My freshman year, as for how it seems as if that something I have always wanted to do.
6. What are the most rewarding aspects of the position? What are the most challenging
components of the position?
-The most rewarding is know that you helped someone and the most challenging may just
be the patient attitude.
7. Did you have a career plan that you followed?
- I do: first I will enter the position of a nurse then work and learn at the
same time to become a doctor.
8. What major changes have happened in your career area since you have
been working?
-No changes yet
9. Would you change anything about your job?
- No
10. Did school prepare you adequately for your work?
-of course
11. How do you coordinate your family/home/job responsibilities?
- I have family members that are willing to help, also all are manage
after work.
12. What personal characteristics are important in your job? (Working with
people, data, things, good speaking and writing skills, working under
pressure, working inside or outside.)
- Of course it's all, but mostly working with people, good speaking and writing skill.
Again thank your interviewee for their time and willingness to assist you.
20. Reflective Entry
Name of Student: Lisa Le
Date: May 14,2010
Subject: AP Biology
Instructor's Name: Mrs. Berkeley
Instructor's Signature:
_________________________________________________________________
Answer the following with a minimum of 5 complete sentences. Be sure to use correct grammar
and spelling.
1. Describe the assignment including the tools and process.
This assignment was very helpful for future experience. Now I have a basic idea of how
much work it is to complete something similar to this. In addition the practice of writing atcover
letter was really helpful as well as the resume and autobiographical sketch. These all were helpful
because it created an opportunity for me to better understand myself and a determination of what I
want to do in the future. The main part that helps me be more determined about my career is the
career research assignment.
2. Write about what you have learned from this assignment. Describe the skills and competencies
demonstrated by this assignment.
Even thought it is very sad that I just recently learned that there are different type of being
a nurse, however that what this project help me understand more about my career as LPN or RN.
In addition this project created the opportunity of an easily search for a more certain decision.
Another thing that I have learned from this project in greater detail of how to write a cover letter, not
many course I taken explain of this. Now with the new skill I have learned can better of what I have
already know. Lastly, this project really help me learn more about myself, especially, when I had set
my goals for this classes help me learn of what I want for my future.
3. Evaluate your performance on the assignment. Identify what you did well and what could be
improved.
I believe that iI did well on the personal statement, cover letter, and the resume for
those are item that I have done before. Overall all the assignment in this project were straight
forward. However, I could have improved in how I preformed my research performance. Also, the
willingness of completing this project. Lastly, I could have improved the quality of this project.
21.
22. Career Research Assignment Rubric and Grading Sheet
Points
Page/Activity
18
1. Personal/Autobiographical Sketch (photo @ 8 pts.)
10
2. Sample Cover Letter
10
3. Resume
15
4. Letters of Recommendation (3 @ 5 points each)
10
5. Goal Setting for AP Biology
10
6. Study Schedule Template
100
7. Career Research Assignment
25
8. Career Interview
25
9. Samples of Student Work @ 5 points each
10
10. Reflective Entry
225
TOTAL
