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ROBERT DUERST
robert.duerst@gmail.com • 1131 Oak St, Red Wing, MN 55066
507-494-8597 (cell) • 651-385-6346 (work)
Education
Clemson University Clemson, SC
Masters of Science, Biology 2013-2014
 Research focus was on improving performance in postsecondary anatomy and physiology courses.
University of Wisconsin - River Falls River Falls, WI
Masters of Science in Physics: Educational Emphasis 2010-2013
 Thesis titled, “Three Novel Science Activities Relating to the Structure of the Atom, Bioinfomatics, and
the Denaturation of Protein.”
Viterbo University La Crosse, WI
Secondary Teaching License: Biology, Chemistry, and Broad Field Science 2009-2010
 Perfect score on Praxis II Exam demonstrated content knowledge is in top 1% of nation’s science
teachers.
University of Minnesota, Duluth Duluth, MN
Bachelor of Science with dual majors in Biochemistry and Biology 2005-2009
 Dean’s list multiple semesters.
Teaching Experience
Southeast MN Technical College Winona, MN
Science Instructor August 2014- Present
 Taught seven courses in online and/or face to face formats: Microbiology, Human Anatomy, Human
Physiology, Nutrition, Introduction to Biology, Environmental Science, Human Biology
 Advised incoming students on course selection
 Delivered content in a face-to-face, blended, and fully online format.
 Prepared all lab activities.
Western Technical College La Crosse, WI
Adjunct Instructor, Tutor for the Bridges to Healthcare Program August 2012- August 2014
 Taught Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Summer 2014
 Taught General Anatomy and Physiology, Summer 2014
 Tutored chemistry, math and anatomy to disadvantaged student groups (approx. 30 contact hrs/wk)
 Implemented a classroom set of iPads for college anatomy students.
 Performed statistical analyses to determine program efficacy.
Viterbo University La Crosse, WI
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Chemistry, Math, and Physics August 2013- December 2013
 Co-taught Organic Chemistry for Health Sciences, Fall 2013
 Co-taught Physical Science for Education, Fall 2013
University of Minnesota, Duluth Duluth, MN
Laboratory Instructor 2008-2009
 Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry I (Fall 2008)
 Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry II (Spring 2009)
 Molecular Biology Laboratory (Fall 2008)

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Advanced Learning Academy of Wisconsin Barron, WI
Science Teacher (Online) August 2012- Present
 Teach Physics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physical Science, and Biology.
 Utilize both Skype and Adobe Connect to facilitate learning in my online classroom.
 All courses are managed using the BrainHoney or Connections Systems out of Brigham Young
University.
Cornell School District Cornell, WI
Science Teacher and Coach August 2011- July 2012
 Taught Earth Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Independent Study Laboratory Technician
 Started and coached a Science Olympiad Team
 Trained laboratory assistants for the set up and grading of lab activities.
Cassville School District Cassville, WI
Science Teacher, Coach, and Webmaster August 2010- June 2011
 Taught Physics, 7th Grade Science, Biology II, and Chemistry
 Coached wrestling and softball, and redesigned the school website
 Trained laboratory assistants for the set up and grading of lab activities.
Other Experience
University of Minnesota, Duluth Duluth, MN
Research Scientist 2006-2009
 Investigated genes necessary for nectar production in Arabidopsis thaliana.
 Studied the effects of smallmouth bass on diet and fitness of northern pike.
 Wrote laboratory procedures and trained in new members to the lab.
Information and Technology Systems and Services Duluth, MN
Multimedia Hub 2007-2008
 Aided students and clients with video, photo, website, and music editing.
 Taught seminars on video editing to students.
Computer Maintenance 2005-2007
 Diagnosed and repaired hardware and software problems.
Presentations & Seminars
Performance Enhancing Strategies for Anatomy Classes – 2014 - Oral Presentation - WI Tech.
College System General Studies Conference – La Crosse, WI, USA
Integrating iPads into the Classroom – 2013 - Oral Presentation - Western Technical College
Professional Development – La Crosse, WI, USA
Using the iPad with Dropbox to Enhance Student Engagement and Access in the General
Anatomy and Physiology Lab – 2013 - Oral Presentation - Wisconsin Technical College Technology Expo
– Cleveland, WI, USA
Candidate Genes That May Be Responsible for Nectar Secretion in Arabidopsis thaliana –
2009 - Oral Presentation, National Conference of Undergraduate Research – La Crosse, WI, USA
The Effects of Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) on the Diets and Fitness of
Northern Pike (Esox Lucius) – 2009 - Poster Presentation, National Conference of Undergraduate
Research – Salisbury, MD, USA

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Grants Awarded
2015 – Foundation Mini-Grant from Southeast MN Technical Foundation - approx. $500
 Software and hardware needed to implement VIS-Colormetry classroom demonstrations.
2012 – Stem Cell Summer Camp from Morgridge Institute for Research - approx. $10,000
 All-expense paid camp for 4 high school students and their instructor to spend a week working with
stem cells at UW-Madison.
2012 – America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education from Monsanto Corp. - $25,000
 Biotechnology to integrate genotyping and phenotyping into a high school biology and agriculture
classes in addition to professional development opportunities.
2012 – Bright Idea from Donors Choose - $518
 A classroom set of conductivity testers and Bunsen burner strikers.
2012 – Massive Need from Donors Choose - $555
 High capacity and high precision digital gram balances for classroom use.
2011 – Competitive Craniums from Donors Choose - $691
 Needed supplies to start a high school Science Olympiad Team.
2008 – Undergraduate Research Experience from U. of MN -$6,000
 A project to investigate and characterize genes related to nectar secretion in Arabidopsis thaliana.
2007 – Undergraduate Research Experience from U. of MN -$5,500
 A project to examine the effects of invasive zooplankton (Bythotrephes longimanus) on biomagnification
of mercury in northern MN lakes.
Awards and Scholarships
 PRAXIS II Recognition of Excellence (2009)
 UMD Chemistry Department Service Award (2009)
 College Reading Learning Association: Master Tutor Certification (2008)
 Swenson Academic Scholarship (2005-2009)
 Truax-Johnson Academic Scholarship (2005-2009)
Professional Organizations and Committees
Safety Committee, Southeast MN Technical College 2016 – Present
 Aided college in compliance of OSHA regulations. Enforced in lab settings.
Master Facility Plan Committee, Southeast MN Technical College 2016 – Fall
 Co-authored four year plan for the direction and future of building updates.
Nursing Instructor Search Committee, Southeast MN Technical College 2016, Summer
 Chaired committee responsible for screening and making recommendations of who to hire for two
instructor positions.
Advisory Board, Southeast MN Technical College 2014 – Present
 Represent the Natural Science Dept. on the Medical Laboratory Technician Advisory Board, also
serve on the Nursing and Radiography Advisory Boards as needed.
Diversity Committee, Southeast MN Technical College 2015 – Present
 Co-authored and implemented 4 year plan to increase student diversity and staff/faculty diversity.
Minnesota State College Faculty Union, Southeast MN Technical Colle 2015 – Present
 Served as Tresurer for the local union chapter.
Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers 2010 – 2012
Western Wisconsin Science Share Group 2011 – 2012

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Classroom Technology Standards Committee, Co-chair, Western Technical College 2013 – 2014
 Defined which technology should be in all new academic classrooms in college.
Next Generation Science Standards Committee, Wisconsin D.P.I. 2012
 Helped to determine which science topics should be taught and by which grade level in WI.
National Honor Society Inductee Committee, Cornell School District 2012
 Determined which students should be inducted into the National Honor Society
Scholarship Review Committee, Cassville School District 2011
 Reviewed student applications for scholarships and assigned awards.
Skills and Licensures
 Teaching Licenses
 Physics, grades 6-12 (WI License # 625)
 Biology, grades 6-12 (WI License # 605)
 Chemistry, grades 6-12 (WI License # 610)
 Broad Field Science, grades 6-12 (WI License # 601)
 Educational Technology
 iPads
 Blackboard
 Brightspace D2L
 Moodle
 BioPac
 SMART Response
 SMARTboard
 Vernier and Sargent Welsh
 Technical Skills
 Expert user of both Office on Mac and PC
 Data analysis with SPSS and Excel
 Protein modeling, Bioinformatics
 RT-PCR and Electrophoresis
 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
Professional Development
 Applying Quality Matters Rubric to Online Class, Course 2016
 Philosophy of Community and Technical Education, Course 2016
 Shooter Response, Seminar 2015
 Diffusing Potentially Violent Situations, Seminar 2014
 Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Seminar 2013
 Best Practices in Online Education, Course 2013
References
Leah Schnaith, Natural
Science Instructor
Southeast MN Technical
College
308 Pioneer Rd.
Red Wing, MN 55066
(651) 267-7710
lschnaith@southeastmn.edu
Jil Karr, Health Science
Instructor
Western Technical College
400 N 7th Street.
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-9554
karrj@westerntc.edu
Clay Carter, Associate
Professor
University of Minnesota
778 Biological Sciences
1445 Gortner Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
(612) 301-7158
cjcarter@umn.edu