Amy Hinson Ph.D.
Southborough,Massachusetts
Summary
Experienced science educator and researcher with a doctoral degree in biochemistry and molecular biophysics and a research-based background seeks to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Experienced educator in biological sciences including biology, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, forensics and biomedical science. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Educator
St. Mark's School
08.2023 - Current
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Offered clear and constructive student discipline, discouraging inappropriate behavior, and bullying.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Supported student comprehension of scientific principles through individualized instruction.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
Science Educator
Nantucket Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2023
- In-depth knowledge of biomedical research techniques and processes
- Collaboration for integration of cross-curricular topics
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Delegated and tracked assignments and deadlines.
Post-Doctoral Researcher
Yale University, Neurosurgery
06.1995 - 06.1997
- Prepare reports, grants and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
- Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with research team.
- Develop novel methods for studying mechanisms of neurobiological processes.
- Share research findings by writing scientific articles and by making presentations at scientific conferences.
- Investigate nature, composition, and expression of genes, and research how genetic engineering can impact these processes with regard to various neurodegenerative diseases.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding molecular techniques used to research neurodegenerative disease
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding neurodegenerative disease.
Education
Ph.D. - Biochemistry And Molecular Biophysics
Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth
Richmond, VA06.1995
Skills
- Research and Development
- Scientific Writing
- Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously
- Strong work ethic and initiative
- Technical literacy
- Flexible and versatile researcher
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Student Engagement
- Environmental Awareness
- Classroom Supervision
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Instruction and Leadership
- Mentorship expertise
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Course Materials Development
Timeline
Science Educator
St. Mark's School
08.2023 - Current
Science Educator
Nantucket Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2023
Post-Doctoral Researcher
Yale University, Neurosurgery
06.1995 - 06.1997
Ph.D. - Biochemistry And Molecular Biophysics
Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth
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