Gina M. Calderon
Secondary Science Teacher
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Highly motivated professional with over 10 years of science and technology experience, transitioning into teaching through the Alternative pathway with Teach US Arizona. Positive attitude and a passion for communicating scientific concepts to diverse learners and promoting an interest in the STEM fields.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Software Test Engineer
Barrios Technology
01.2023 - Current
- Conducting verification testing of payload flight and ground software in support of scientific experiments on the International Space Station (ISS).
Payload Integration Engineer
Barrios Technology
10.2018 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with NASA customers to determine the ground data services required to operate their science experiments onboard the ISS. Services included telemetry, commanding, video, voice, science data distribution, and remote operations.
Mission Science Integrator
Barrios Technology
02.2013 - 08.2017
- Coordinated with NASA personnel to implement research planning, integration, and execution of scientific experiments on the ISS. Managed resource requirements and collaborated with science teams to resolve issues.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LABachelor of Science - Microbiology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LASkills
Laboratory management and safety
Science communication
Time management
Instruction and leadership
Certification
Alternative Secondary Science Teaching Certificate, 2025-08-01, Present, Teach US Arizona
Timeline
Software Test Engineer
Barrios Technology
01.2023 - Current
Payload Integration Engineer
Barrios Technology
10.2018 - 12.2022
Mission Science Integrator
Barrios Technology
02.2013 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Chemistry
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Louisiana State University