Jennifer deVore
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Dedicated education professional with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects in an inclusive teaching environment. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
St. Mark Catholic School
08.2021 - Current
- Develop and deliver multifaceted lesson plans combining lectures and hands-on laboratories for up to 140 diverse students enrolled in 6 classes daily.
- Expertise in teaching Intro to Chemistry, Intro to Physics, Intro to Biology and Earth Science.
- Plans and executes school-wide annual science fair.
- Chair of Middle School PLC; School-wide (K-8) Science Coordinator; Coordinator/Staff Advisor to Student Leadership Association and CYO Cheerleading squad.
- Conduct routine laboratory inspections.
Lead Co-Teacher
Faith Lutheran Preschool
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Created and fostered an environment of interest-based learning while evaluating and recording all student performance.
- Weekly electronic communications to families.
- Qualifications include standard first aid; Infant, child and adult CPR; School-wide training yearly.
IP IParalegal
Rothwell, Figg Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.
06.2009 - 03.2010
- Followed a practice group as their dedicated IP interference and litigation paralegal.
- Managed firm-wide interference docket and trained paralegals in IP matters associated with specific cases; managed docket of foreign prosecution correspondence/fees.
- Expertise in file history prep; PAIR association and monitoring; deposition and errata preparation.
IP Interference Coordinator
Bingham McCutchen LLP
10.2006 - 06.2009
- Key contributor to the IP litigation practice of major international law firm of nearly 1,000 lawyers throughout the US, Europe and Asia
- Strong communication skills including managing section-wide interference docket; advised clients on technical scientific issues; and assisted in witness preparation.
- Trained paralegals in IP matters.
Patent Technical Advisor
Scully, Scott, Murphy and Presser, PC
04.2001 - 01.2002
- Secured innovations for some of the world's most influential businesses and corporations by drafting and prosecuting multimillion dollar inventions for clients in the areas of biomedical, biochemical, electrical, mechanical and chemical arts including: block polymers, catalysts, photoresists, LCDs, surfactants and pharmaceuticals
- Advised foreign associates on prosecution strategy and patentability resulting in highly profitable licensing.
Patent Technical Assistant
Jackson Walker LLP
04.2000 - 12.2000
- Prepared, prosecuted and secured foreign and domestic patents in the biochemical, electrical, mechanical, and chemical arts of bloc polymers, catalysts, pharmaceuticals, mechanical housings and radar advancements
- Corporate problem-solver while working closely with attorneys in venture capital and tax disciplines to draft and coordinate various transfers of technological assets for commercial development and marketing of assorted innovations, domestic and abroad.
Patent Examiner
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
08.1997
- Proven leader and key contributor in the reduction of patent pendency by prosecuting for the government the patentability of scientific products for everyone from Fortune 500 companies to independent inventors in my areas of expertise of: surgical instrumentation, pharmaceutical delivery devices, polymeric liquid crystal compositions, anticounterfeiting materials, optical recording media compositions, cyanine dyes and azo dyes
- Trained examiners in application of domestic and international patent laws and developed personal processes to reduce the patent pendency of my docket resulting in increased productivity and efficiency of the work group
- Advised and influenced the House Judiciary Committee through the PTOS Legislative Committee on divisive intellectual property issues including judicial examiner review and outsourcing of examiner functions
- Successfully argued cases before the USPTO Board of Appeals
- Highly experienced in reissue, reexam, affidavit practice and terminal disclaimers
- Published in the PTOS-UG; DoC Clearance Received.
Junior Chemist
Potomac Hudson Engineering
04.1997 - 08.1997
- Key legal and scientific contributor for the BRAC effort as an Environmental Consultant to HQ-USMC with Secret clearance wherein efficient environmental compliance of bases was achieved
- Presented data to Headquarters- USMC from Phase I environmental evaluations and additional site testing.
Lead Childcare Provider
Columbia Baptist Child Development Center
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Lead-teach a multi-age group of children ranging in age from 3m to entering kindergarteners in a religious, Reggio Emilia inspired school through a variety of lessons throughout the school year 2 days a week
- Created all lesson plans to ensure compliancy with county regulations and standards for childcare
- Qualifications include standard first aid; Infant, child and adult CPR (all current)
- School-wide training yearly.
IP IParalegal
Self Employed Consultant
04.2011 - Current
- Virtually assisted IP litigation practitioners with interference matters by managing all docketing, file maintenance (virtual and hard copy), document shell creation and filings
- Areas included chemical, biotech and mechanical applications
- Maintains contact with paralegals at the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DCBachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA12.1996
Skills
- Earth, Life and Physical Science expertise
- Project-based learning
- Policies and Procedures Enforcement
- Community Engagement
- Student Engagement
- Instructional Leadership
- Teacher Mentoring and Relationship Building
- Reliability
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Remote Learning
- Continuous Improvement
- Cross Curricular Teamwork and Collaboration
Publications
The hydroformylation of 4-penten-1-ol and 3-buten-1-ol in water with HRh(CO)(TPPTS)3 and the effects of solution ionic strength, J Mol Catal Chem, 214, 2, 213-218, 2002
Community Service
- VSGA, Board (elected); past Advertising Chair; Patrons & Sponsors Chair (appointed) (12 years).
- GSCNC, Brownie Troop Leader (appointed) (2 years); Daisy Troop Leader (appointed) (2 year)
- Northfield Mount Hermon School, Secretary, Class of 1992 (elected) (25 years).
- Assistant Librarian, St. James Catholic School (1 year).
- VP Falls Church Moms Club (2 yrs).
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
St. Mark Catholic School
08.2021 - Current
Lead Co-Teacher
Faith Lutheran Preschool
08.2017 - 06.2020
Lead Childcare Provider
Columbia Baptist Child Development Center
08.2015 - 08.2017
IP IParalegal
Self Employed Consultant
04.2011 - Current
IP IParalegal
Rothwell, Figg Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.
06.2009 - 03.2010
IP Interference Coordinator
Bingham McCutchen LLP
10.2006 - 06.2009
Patent Technical Advisor
Scully, Scott, Murphy and Presser, PC
04.2001 - 01.2002
Patent Technical Assistant
Jackson Walker LLP
04.2000 - 12.2000
Patent Examiner
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
08.1997
Junior Chemist
Potomac Hudson Engineering
04.1997 - 08.1997
Master of Arts - Education
Trinity Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Virginia Tech
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