Candidate:

Ms. Teacher To Oil & Gas

About Me:

I am a former high school science teacher who pivoted to operations in the energy sector. I was able to align the skills required of being a teacher, such as project coordination an communication, with a career in operations. I loved the critical thinking skills my biology degree provided me, but want to gain formal business training via an MBA.

Schools:

Target School: Cornell Johnson

Considering: Rice Business, NYU Stern, UCLA Anderson

See More Profiles For: Cornell Johnson

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Top 20 Public University

Undergrad Major: Biology

GPA: 3.8

GMAT: Focus: 675

Age: 27, Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Contestant on Jeopardy | Volunteer swim coach for kids ages 4-18 | Freelance artist/graphic designer

Work History:

Title: Project Coordinator

Industry: Power / Energy

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 5 mos

Title: AP Science Teacher

Industry: Education

Company: Other

Length of Employment: 3 yrs, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

90% of my AP chemistry students earned college credit, outperforming peers across Texas (65% average).

Led a team in piloting new literacy strategies, then expanded the initiative by mentoring peers on classroom implementation, driving measurable improvements in English language learner reading scores, all in all improving equity in our school.

Post MBA Goal:

I really enjoyed being in the classroom, but I realized I can create a change on a bigger scale from outside of the classroom. I want to increase my impact on education by moving into education and strategy consulting.