Alexa Tzanova
Bloomfield,CT
Summary
Motivated environmental science and geology instructor with over 10 year experience teaching environmental and geological concepts at the secondary and post secondary level. Has designed classes for expert as well as non-expert audiences. Uses variety of teaching practices to support student needs. Has experience with mentoring and supervising student-led research projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Upper School Science Teacher
Kingswood Oxford School
08.2021 - Current
- Build a comprehensive curriculum for year-long as well as semester electives (environmental science; chemistry; climate change)
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress and assignments.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Adjunct Faculty Member
Central Connecticut State University
01.2015 - Current
- Provided instruction, developed a curriculum and helped create teaching materials for both lecture and lab classes (physical geology, climate science).
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies in lectures.
Research Associate
Brown University
06.2015 - 08.2021
- Completed research in oceanography and paleoclimatology using biomarkers to reconstruct sea surface temperatures during the Late Miocene (12-5 Myr)
- Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained laboratory facilities.
- Secured external funding through grant applications (NSF) , supporting ongoing research projects.
- Developed data collection strategies and monitored data quality for optimal research results.
Education
Ph.D. - Geological And Earth Sciences
Brown University
Providence, RI05.2015
Master of Science - Geology
Brown University
Providence, RI05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY05.2009
Skills
- Environmental education
- Science Communication
- Multi-Cultural Awareness
- Learning Style Accommodations
- Academic Publication
- Fieldwork expertise
Affiliations
- Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy (Education and Outreach)
Certification
Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning; Certificate in Reflective Teaching
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Bulgarian
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Upper School Science Teacher
Kingswood Oxford School
08.2021 - Current
Research Associate
Brown University
06.2015 - 08.2021
Adjunct Faculty Member
Central Connecticut State University
01.2015 - Current
Ph.D. - Geological And Earth Sciences
Brown University
Master of Science - Geology
Brown University
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
Columbia University in The City of New York
Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning; Certificate in Reflective Teaching
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