Kristen Gallander
Kingwood,TX
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 4 years of experience teaching middle and high school. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations. Provides accomodations for a range of learning needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Memorial Private School
Kingwood, United States
09.2021 - Current
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Science Teacher
Humble ISD
Humble, TX
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Science Teacher
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
Science Teacher
Holy Trinity Episcopal School
Houston, TX
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
Applications Specialist
GenDx
Utrecht, Netherlands
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Designed, developed, modified protocol instruction.
- Focused within Histocompatibility, Next Generation Sequencing, Chimerism, and Disease Association.
- Training technicians to use our HLA products and software packages, as well as providing support to our clients.
Research Technician
Baylor College Of Medicine
Houston, TX
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Supported senior management with creation and enhancement of continuous improvement of research procedures.
- Kept work areas extremely clean and sanitized properly to avoid errors in research.
- National Collaborative for Macromolecular Imaging. Research focus was with mouse neuronal stem cells with neurodegenerative disorders. I was responsible for preparing and collecting data according to assignments from the Principal Investigator. I was also responsible for recording and providing evidence of all preparation steps and procedures on all projects. Implemented an action plan based off of objective, and created reports based off of results. Was able to maintain and improve professional competence and create collaborative relationships.
Clinical Research Intern
Baylor College Of Medicine
Houston , TX
04.2009 - 05.2010
- Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, scored and administered diagnostic tests.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical And Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2024
Master of Arts - Psychology
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX05.2010
Skills
- Biological Science
- Google Classroom
- Classroom Management
- Educational Needs Assessment
- Life Sciences
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Lab Project Demonstrations
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Positive Learning Environment
Certification
- College Access Counseling, Rice University - 2021-2022
Timeline
Science Teacher
Memorial Private School
09.2021 - Current
Science Teacher
Humble ISD
08.2020 - 05.2021
Science Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2019 - 05.2020
Science Teacher
Holy Trinity Episcopal School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Applications Specialist
GenDx
09.2015 - 06.2016
Research Technician
Baylor College Of Medicine
08.2013 - 05.2014
Clinical Research Intern
Baylor College Of Medicine
04.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Clinical And Mental Health Counseling
Walden University
Master of Arts - Psychology
Humboldt State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of St. Thomas