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Deborah L. Boxall

Watertown,SD

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secondary Science Teacher

Watertown High School
08.2019 - Current
  • Taught Chemistry and Physics
  • Integrated interactive online simulations into curricula for all levels taught.
  • Integrated project-based learning into curriculum to encourage application of scientific principles in real-world contexts.

University Chemistry Lecturer

South Dakota State University
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Taught General Chemistry I and II, and chemistry for allied health professions
  • Directed activities of lab support staff.

Secondary Science Teacher

Hillside New Tech High School
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Instructed high school students in Chemistry and Physics.
  • Created comprehensive Biology lab curriculum for district implementation.

Chemistry Teacher

Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School
01.2006 - 08.2016
  • Instructed AP and Honors Chemistry.
  • Served as Blackboard and Graduation Project Coordinator
  • Advised SRMHS chapter of Science National Honor Society.

Post-doctoral Research Associate

North Carolina State University
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Independent research on the electrochemical properties of alkali metals and conductive polymers in ionic liquids
  • Developed novel technique to monitor oxidation state of polypyrroles
  • Four publications, six general presentations, and one invited presentation

Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant

Vanderbilt University
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Laboratory instructor for General Chemistry and Physical Chemistry
  • Enhanced TGA dataset for accurate curve fitting analysis.
  • Created Excel model estimating platinum surface concentration on nanoparticles under 50 nm.
  • Nine publications, one patent, five presentations

Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant

Colorado State University
01.1992 - 01.1994
  • General Chemistry laboratory instructor
  • Simulated optical absorption spectra of nanocomposite materials with Matlab.
  • One publication, one general presentation and one invited presentation

Education

Ph.D. - Inorganic Chemistry with minors in Solid State Physics and Materials Science Engineering

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
08.2000

M.S. - Inorganic Chemistry

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
06.1998

B.S. - Chemistry (magna cum laude)

University of Maryland
Baltimore County, Maryland
05.1992

Skills

  • Python programming
  • Machine learning
  • SQL databases
  • Statistical analysis
  • Scikit-learn
  • Analytical skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Time management and organizational skills

Certification

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

Timeline

Secondary Science Teacher

Watertown High School
08.2019 - Current

University Chemistry Lecturer

South Dakota State University
08.2018 - 05.2019

Secondary Science Teacher

Hillside New Tech High School
08.2016 - 05.2018

Chemistry Teacher

Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School
01.2006 - 08.2016

Post-doctoral Research Associate

North Carolina State University
01.2000 - 01.2004

Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant

Vanderbilt University
01.1995 - 01.2000

Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant

Colorado State University
01.1992 - 01.1994

M.S. - Inorganic Chemistry

Vanderbilt University

B.S. - Chemistry (magna cum laude)

University of Maryland

Ph.D. - Inorganic Chemistry with minors in Solid State Physics and Materials Science Engineering

Vanderbilt University
Deborah L. Boxall