Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
Developed AP curriculum and started teaching AP Chemistry in 2019.
Managed laboratory and stockroom by pricing and ordering chemical supplies and equipment.
Middle School Science Teacher
Poudre School District
08.2003 - 05.2015
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Chemical Engineer
Nalco Chemical
08.1994 - 10.2002
Managed operators in power plant, maintaining overall product quality.
Undertook preventive maintenance and safety inspections for smooth, uninterrupted operations.
Evaluated production activities and provided suggestions for quality improvements and cost control.
Visited customer sites to supervise new product trials and troubleshoot when issues arose.