Dong Zhang
Olympia,WA
Summary
Dynamic leader and educator with a proven track record in operational planning and classroom instruction, honed through diverse roles, from the United States Army to Taunton Public Schools. Excelled in personnel management, spearheading environmental compliance programs, and enhancing student engagement in science. Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills and adaptability, ensuring mission success and educational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Science/Engineering Officer
United States Army
03.2017 - Current
- Conducted environmental compliance audits of Department of Defense (DoD) facilities and operations to ensure abidance by international, federal, and state regulations.
- Monitored air emissions, water discharges, food safety, hazardous waste management processes, soil contamination levels, pest surveillance, and other potential environmental exposures that would pose a medical threat to DoD personnel and their families across multiple installations.
- Assisted in the creation of standard operating procedures and training protocols with the DoD Joint Mortuary Affairs Center to safely return contaminated human remains back to the stateside for final rest.
- Revamped DoD training curriculums for Hospital Medical Waste Management and Field Sanitation Team Training.
- Supervised and mentored teams of Environmental Technicians to ensure mission success.
Combat Medic
United States Army
01.2013 - 03.2017
- Provided medical care to warfighters in austere environments at the platoon level.
- Supervised the triage and transfer of patients to higher echelons of care, using various types of military and civilian medical platforms.
- Coordinated with other medics to provide timely and effective treatment for wounded service members.
- Completed two tours of duty as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
- Performed preventive medicine duties such as immunization, laboratory testing, dental screening, hearing, and vision conservation for deployment readiness.
- Provided psychological counseling services for soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Instructed military personnel in basic and advanced life support techniques.
High School Biology Teacher
Taunton Public Schools
Taunton, MA
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Created lesson plans that correlated with state standards and district curriculum guidelines.
- Developed and implemented a variety of instructional strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to struggling students during office hours.
- Advised students on college preparation and internship opportunities in STEM.
- Encouraged independent research opportunities for students of all academic levels.
- Encouraged and advocated for open dialogue between teachers, students, and parents regarding controversial issues, such as evolutionary biology and stem cell research.
- Coached freshmen volleyball and advised student film and stage productions.
Education
Master of Education - Secondary Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2007
Skills
- Personnel management
- Operational planning
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Classroom instruction
- Crisis management
- Adaptability and versatility
- Decision-making
Certification
- State of Washington Education Certificate (Residency Teacher - Biology)
- State of Washington Education Certificate (Substitute Teacher)
- Massachusetts Initial Educator License (Biology 8-12)
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Flag football
- Volleyball
- Theatre
- Hiking
Accomplishments
- Army Commendation Medal (2)
- Army Achievement Medal (4)
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- magna cum laude
- Commonwealth Scholar
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Environmental Science/Engineering Officer
United States Army
03.2017 - Current
Combat Medic
United States Army
01.2013 - 03.2017
High School Biology Teacher
Taunton Public Schools
06.2009 - 06.2011
Master of Education - Secondary Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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