Darvina R. Terry
Richmond,VA
Summary
- Experienced educator and laboratory technician offering fresh, ingenious approaches to learning and leadership.
- Excellent assessment and analysis skills to teach and lead others to success.
- Strong leadership skills to facilitate productive team dynamics.
- Extremely organized with excellent statistical analysis and presentation skills
- Specialize in production sample testing, quality control, and analysis within the manufacturing industry.
- Adept in detecting, diagnosing, and contributing to the resolution of flaws and impediments in the production of chemical products.
- Consistently adhere to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) as well as safety protocols, producing results that are accurate, safe, and compliant with regulatory standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Department Head
Richmond City Public Schools
Richmond, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Supervise the teaching staff and provide training and orientation to new staff in the Science Department.
- Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and identify areas for improvement.
- Advise teachers on the school district's aims and policies and the resources required to implement them.
- Coordinate the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, and methods of teaching and assessment.
- Teach courses to students.
- Assist the principal with the procurement process to meet the department's research and educational needs.
- Responsible for the effective use of the Science Department's equipment, proper maintenance of the materials, and the observance of health and safety regulations.
- Organize departmental meetings to discuss the implementation of departmental policy and procedures.
- Submits teachers' performance appraisals to the principal.
QC/QA Laboratory Technician
Coca-Cola Consolidated
Sandston, VA
05.2020 - Current
- Perform tests to ensure the finished beverage product and its packaging meet company quality specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and calibrate lab equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
- Maintain testing and calibration records and results by entering data into the Lab Data Management System (LDMS).
- Perform water treatment quality tests in accordance with company quality specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Create quality holds on finished beverage products for containment and investigation when quality tests do not meet specifications.
Science Instructor
Richmond City Public Schools
Richmond, VA
08.2005 - 08.2022
- Provide instruction on core sub-topics in Biology, Human Anatomy, Dual Enrollment Biology, and Genetics to a diverse group of high school students.
- Ensure that all curricula are developed based on data analysis and research.
- Utilize a variety of methods to enhance scientific thinking and skills.
- Create a positive behavior management plan that actively engages students to limit behavior issues, using various techniques tailored to the situation and child when challenges arise.
Graduate Laboratory Instructor
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Instructed students enrolled in Biology Lab 112 and GEBIO 116 in laboratory procedures that were pertinent to assigned experiments.
- Monitored the availability of supplies needed for daily testing processes and notified purchasing staff of future requirements.
- Performed a variety of qualitative and quantitative chemical, physical, and microbiological tests on raw materials and finished products received under commercial testing contracts in a timely manner according to prescribed methods and procedures.
- Verified and communicated results obtained, and made appropriate entries into instrument logs, control charts, calibration records, laboratory worksheets, and any other media, whether print or electronic, required, assuring the validity and traceability of the information.
- Maintained documentation, equipment, and work area in a neat, orderly, and safe condition.
Wafer Processing Technician
Infineon Technologies
Sandston, VA
08.2000 - 07.2002
- Independently operated machines and tools for processing semiconductor wafers.
- Carried out wet processing of materials in a cleanroom environment.
- Performed evaluations and documented results related to semiconductor wafer preparation.
- Followed work instructions and other associated process documentation.
- Made observations and took measurements directly, as well as collected and interpreted data.
- Adapted to changing priorities and schedules.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
Virginia State University
05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia State University
05.2000
Skills
- Personal computer skills
- Strong typing ability
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office
- Basic knowledge of laboratory safety
- Infection control procedures
- Hazardous chemical handling
- Proper use and care of laboratory equipment
- Good laboratory practices (GLP)
- Regulatory agency standards
- Ability to work independently
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Raw Material sampling
- Water sampling
- Basic microbial knowledge
Collegiate Activities
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Society Incorporated
- Beta Beta Beta Scientific Honor Society
- Phi Delta Kappa
- NIH Human Genome Research Summer Institute Participant
Timeline
Science Department Head
Richmond City Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
QC/QA Laboratory Technician
Coca-Cola Consolidated
05.2020 - Current
Science Instructor
Richmond City Public Schools
08.2005 - 08.2022
Graduate Laboratory Instructor
Virginia State University
08.2002 - 08.2004
Wafer Processing Technician
Infineon Technologies
08.2000 - 07.2002
Master of Science - Biology
Virginia State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia State University