Jared Allen's curriculum vitae summarizes his academic and professional background. He has a PhD from Indiana University focusing on science education. He has over 10 years of experience teaching science at the secondary and university levels. His research focuses on improving science instruction and student understanding.

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CURRICULUM VITAE
Jared Allen
1850 S Pecan Ln. Bloomington, IN 47403
317-503-7347
jrallen381@yahoo.com
Academic Record
Institutions Attended
PhD, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Indiana School of Education
Anticipated-
2017
MS, IUPUI, Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana School of Education – Secondary Education
 This degree included my secondary education (grades 5-12)
certification in Life Science
2011
MS, IUPUI, Indianapolis, Indiana
Purdue School of Science – Biology / Genetics
 Thesis: “Gene Expression Pathway Disruptions in the Developing
Mandible of the Ts65Dn Mouse Model of Down Syndrome”
 Principal Investigator: Dr. Randall J Roper
 Some of the projects worked on: Microarray analysis of the
developing mouse jaw, Mouse genotyping through PCR and
FISH, Embryo dissections, Real-time PCR analysis, and
computer generated molecular analyses of genetic pathways.
2009
BS, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Genetics and Biotechnology
 Some of the projects worked on: PCR plant genotyping, quinoa
protein analysis, quinoa DNA sequencing, and Western blots.
2007
Academic Appointments
Elementary Science Methods Instructor – Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
- Taught multiple research based science methods to preservice teachers.
2015-2016
Early Field Experience Instructor – Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
- Mentored preservice teachers through their first whole class teaching
experience of math and science.
2014-2016
College Science Inquiry Instructor – Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
- Taught science content to pre-elementary education students through
using scientific inquiry
2013-2014
Secondary Science Methods Instructor – Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
- Co-Taught multiple research based science methods to preservice
teachers.
- Taught the classroom management course in conjunction with science
methods course
2013-2014
Saturday Science Instructor – Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
- Planned and implemented a five day science instructional unit with
elementary children
2013-present

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Public School Teacher – Pike High School, Indianapolis, IN
- Taught grades 9-12 / Coached swimming and diving
- Courses taught – Biology, Advanced Animal Science, Principles of
biomedical science
2010-2013
Scholarly Activity
Published Papers
Allen, J., & Park Rogers, M. (2015). Putting ideas on paper. Science and Children, 53(3), 32-37
Billingsley, C. N., Allen, J.R.., Baumann, D. D., Deitz, S. L., Blazek, J. D., Newbauer, A., Darrah,
A., Long, B.C., Young, B., Clement, M., Doerge, R.W., & Roper, R. J. (2013). Non‐trisomic
homeobox gene expression during craniofacial development in the Ts65Dn mouse model of
Down syndrome. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 161(8), 1866-1874.
Allen, J., Buckingham, J., Roper, R., & Marrs, K. (2010). How middle school students come face
to face with Down Syndrome research. Science Scope, 33(5), 20-25.
Clement, K., Gustafson, N., Berbert, A., Carroll, H., Merris, C., Olsen, A., Clement, M., Snell, Q.,
Allen, J.R., & Roper, R.J. (2010). PathGen: a transitive gene pathway
generator.Bioinformatics, 26(3), 423-425.
Oviatt, D., Clement, M., Snell, Q., Sundberg, K., Lai, C. W. J., Allen, J., & Roper, R. (2010).
Inferring gene regulatory networks from asynchronous microarray data with AIRnet. BMC
genomics, 11(Suppl 2), S6.
Papers in Review or in Preparation
Wiebke, H., Park Rogers, M., Allen, J., and Hawkins, S. (in preparation). Examining the use of
multiple and multimodal representations on students science knowledge development and
retention.
Allen, J., Park Roger, M., and Maltese, A. (in preparation). Because they all want to be pediatricians:
Factors associated with teachers sharing information on science careers.
Allen, J., Park Rogers, M, & Borowski, R. (in review). “I am out of my comfort zone”:
Experiencing the struggle of adapting one’s professional identity.
Grants
E. Wayne Gross Fellowship: Principal Investigator. IU-Bloomington: School
of Education. $2,150.00 Funded.
2014-2015
Presentations at Professional Meetings
International/National Conferences
1. Allen, J, Park Rogers, M. A., & Maltese, A. (2016). Factors Influencing Secondary Science
Teachers Orientations for Teaching about STEM Careers. The National Association for Research
in Science Teaching (NARST), Baltimore, MD.
2. Allen, J., Park Rogers, M., & Borowski, R. (2016) Parenting 101: Insight into the Role of a Field
Based Instructor. The Association for Science Teacher Education Annual Conference (ASTE).
Reno, Nevada.
3. Wiebke, H., Park Rogers, M., Hawkins, S., and Allen, J. (2015) Examining the Use of Multiple
and Multimodal Representations on Students Science Knowledge Development and Retention.
National Association of Research in Science Teaching (NARST). Chicago, IL.
4. Wiebke, H., Park Rogers, M., Allen, J., and Hawkins, S. (2015) Examining Elementary Teachers’
Use of and their Students’ Response to Multiple Representations. The Association for Science
Teacher Education Annual Conference (ASTE). Portland, Oregon.

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5. Roper, R.J., C.N. Billingsley, C.N., Allen, J.R., Blazek, J.D., Baumann, D.D., Newbauer, A.,
Darrah, A., Long, B.C., Young, B., Clement, M., and Doerge, R.W. (2011) Non-trisomic
homeobox gene and Sox9 expression alters craniofacial development in a Down syndrome
mouse model. Mouse Genetics 2011. Washington, D.C.
6. Billingsley, C.N., Allen, J.A., Blazek, J.D., Baumann, D.D., Newbauer, A., Darrah, A., Clement,
M., Doerge, R.W., and Roper. R.J. (2010) Altered mandibular development in Down syndrome
mouse model linked to modified expression of non-trisomic homeobox genes. GENETICS
2010: Model Organisms to Human Biology, Boston, MA.
7. Allen J., Marrs, K. (2009) Bringing Down Syndrome Research Into the Classroom. GK-12
National Meeting, Washington DC.
8. Clement K., Gustafson, N., Merris, C., Flygare, S., Sundberg, K., Clement, M., Snell, Q., Allen, J.,
and Roper, R.J. (2008) Pathgen: Gene Regulatory Network Tool. Proceedings of the 2008 Joint
RECOMB Satellite Conference on Regulatory Genomics and Systems Biology, Broad Institute,
MIT, Boston, MA.
9. Deitz S., Allen, J., VanHorn, J., Roper, R.J. (2008) Genetic basis of neural crest deficit in Down
syndrome mice. 22nd International Mammalian Genome Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.
10. Oviatt D., Sundberg, K., Clement, M., Snell, Q., Roper, R., and Allen, J. (2008) Asynchronous
Inference of Regulatory Networks. Proceedings of the 2008 Joint RECOMB Satellite
Conference on Regulatory Genomics and Systems Biology, Broad Institute, MIT, Boston MA.
Local/Regional Conferences
1. McCormack, S., Allen, J., and Gilles, B. (2015) A Comparison of National and State Secondary
Science Graduation Trends. Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc., Indianapolis, IN.
2. Hughes, M., Allen, J., Judd, M., and Marrs. K. (2013) Researching Diabetes: A life lesson in one
of the United States fastest growing health problems. 2013 IUPUI Research Day, Indianapolis,
IN.
3. Upchurch, C., Allen, J., Carpenter, M. (2013) Leveling Urban Education: A Comparison of
Impact. 2013 IUPUI Research Day. Indianapolis, IN.
4. Billingsley C.N, Blazek, J.D., Newbauer, A.R., Allen, J.R., and Roper, R.J. (2010) Effects of
Trisomy on developing mandible of Ts65Dn Down syndrome mice. 2010 IUPUI Research Day,
Indianapolis, IN.
5. Allen, J., Adams, D., Buckingham, J., Marrs, K. (2009) Developing Graduate Students to Further
STEM Education: The IUPUI GK-12 Urban Educators Program. The Indiana Conference on
Learning, Indianapolis, IN.
6. Allen J., C. N. Billingsley, C.N., Blazek, J., Snell, Q., Clement, M., and Roper, R.J. (2009) Analysis
of changes in mandibular size and gene expression in the Ts65Dn mouse model of Down
syndrome. 2009 IUPUI Research Day, Indianapolis, IN.
7. Hooks, J.N., Allen, J.R., and Roper, R.J. (2009) Genetic Pathways Affecting the Developing
Mandible in the Ts65Dn Mouse Model of Down Syndrome. NOBCChE Indianapolis
Biotechnology Conference and 10th Annual Indiana Local Section American Chemical Society,
Indianapolis, IN.
8. Roper, R.J., Stanley, M., Stone, S., Duvall, N., Davis, C., Billingsley, C.N., Blazek, J.D., Allen, J.,
and VanHorn, J. (2009) Mice and men: face to face with Down syndrome. IUPUI Research Day,
Indianapolis, IN.
9. Allen J., Kassam, A., Gustafson, N., Clement, K., Snell, Q., Clement, M., and Roper, R.J. (2008)
Gene expression and pathway analyses of DS craniofacial precursor deficits. 47th Annual Midwest
Developmental Biology Meeting, Iowa City, IA.
Teaching

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Teacher Preparation Courses Taught
E328 Elementary Science Methods
Indiana University-Bloomington: School of Education
 A required course for all elementary education preservice teachers
designed to teach them about unit planning, talking and writing in
science, the next generation science standards, assessment in science,
scientific explanations, and other necessary skills for teaching in a
science classroom
 My role – Lead instructor in daily classes, evaluated all classroom
activities, critiqued all science lessons to be taught in the field
experience associated with this course.
2015-2016
M201 Mathematics and Science Field Experience
Indiana University-Bloomington: School of Education
 The required field experience that is in conjunction with the
Math/Science methods courses for all preservice elementary education
majors. The course is designed for the preservice teachers to put into
practice the theories they are learning about in the methods courses
and implement a math unit and a science unit in the field. The first
have of the field experience is focused on math and the second half is
focused on science.
 My role – Lead field supervisor that led weekly workshops in the field,
evaluated the math lesson plans, observed and critiqued all lessons
being taught, and offered feedback on all elements of the course
(Formative Assessment interviews, model building exercises, and all
lesson study sessions).
2014-2015
M446 Secondary Science Methods
Indiana University-Bloomington: School of Education
 A required course for all secondary education science majors designed
to teach them about unit planning, teacher evaluation protocols, and
other necessary skills for teaching in a science classroom
 My role – assisted the lead instructor in all activities and helped out in
the course when needed
Fall 2013
S303 Classroom Management
Indiana University-Bloomington School of Education
 A required course for all secondary education science majors designed
to teach them about classroom management before they begin their
student teaching
 My role – Lead Instructor – developed, designed, and taught the entire
course for the full semester
Fall 2013
College Science Teaching Courses
Q200 Introduction to Scientific Inquiry
Indiana University-Bloomington: School of Education
 A pre-requisite freshmen course designed to teach pre-service teachers
the Nature of Science and how to create scientific explanations
through well-developed environmental science based projects
 My role – Joint Instructor - Assessed student learning, arranged lesson
sequence, taught prepared activities
2013-2014

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Teaching Assistant
IUPUI Biology Department
 Taught Biology 101 lab
 Prepared and taught a weekly lab
 Graded term papers and quizzes
 Taught a lecture for the professor when out of town
2007-2008
Teaching Assistant
BYU Biology Department
 Taught Genetics lab
 Held weekly recitations and office hours
 Prepared and taught test reviews
 Helped grade exams
 Completed lectures not finished in class
2006-2007
K-12 Teaching Experience
High School Teacher:
Pike High School, Grades 9th-12th
 Taught Animal Science: a duel credit course from Purdue
University that is an introductory course to Veterinarian
Science
 Taught Biomedical Science: the first duel credit course from
IUPUI in the Project Lead the Way Biomedical program that
is aimed for students seeking a field in the medical industry.
 Taught Biology: a sophomore level course needed for
graduation
 Assistant Swim Coach / Head Dive Coach
 Tutored homeless students after school in any subject they
needed assistance in
2010-2013
GK-12 Teaching Fellow
Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School / IUPUI Biology Dept
 Taught 7th/8th grade blended science
 Created a lesson that was research based from data discovered
in my laboratory
 Generated and helped teach the genetics unit at the school
 Assisted in grading papers for the teacher to gain insight into
the students’ work ethic
 Provided needed help to the students
2008-2009
Service
Service to Professional Organizations
1. Manuscript Reviewer
The American Biology Teacher 2013-present
NSTA – The Science Teacher 2013-present
2. Conference Proposal Reviewer
ASTE – The Association for Science Teacher Education Annual Conference 2015-present
NARST – National Association of Research in Science Teaching 2015-present
3. Conference Presider

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ASTE – The Association for Science Teacher Education Annual Conference 2016
NARST – National Association of Research in Science Teaching 2016
Service to State/Community - Indiana
Boy Scout Leader – Served as a Venturing Crew Advisor, Scoutmaster,
Assistant Scoutmaster, and District Adult Trainer in Camby and Bloomington,
Indiana
2009-present
Seminary Instructor – Taught the Old Testament and New Testament to high
school students during their school year.
2016-present
Awards & Fellowships
GK-12 Teaching Fellowship
Teacher Partner
IUPUI Biology Department
2012-2013
Making Science Matter Fellowship
Pike High School 2011-2012 Cohort
2011-2012
Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship
IUPUI School of Education
2009-2011
1st Place Outstanding Poster Presentation
IUPUI Research Day
2009
GK-12 Teaching Fellowship
Graduate Fellow
IUPUI Biology Department
2008-2009
Memberships & Affiliations
National Science Teachers of America (NSTA)
National Association of Research in Science Teaching (NARST)
The Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE)
Hoosier Association of Science Teachers Inc (HASTI)
Licensure & Certification
Teaching Certification
Indiana Professional Educator’s License, Life Science
Life Science High School
Life Science Middle School / Junior High
2017
Teaching Certification
Project Lead The Way: Principals of Biomedical Science
2010