Kevin Muthima
Chemistry Lecturer
Fresno,CA
Summary
Dedicated lecturer eager to leverage knowledge in chemistry principles to bring chemistry coursework to life through practical explanations and tangible lab exercises. Aiming to spark an appreciation for the sciences by exploring the students' natural curiosities. Focused on influencing students' individual academic growth while learning to work as a team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemistry Lecturer
College Of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA
06.2020 - Current
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Engaged students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
Teaching Assistant
California State University Fresno
Fresno, CA
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Partnered with Professors to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment use, techniques, and emphasizing through case studies the importance of respecting chemicals.
- Guided students through foundational experiments and lectured to bridge the gap between theory and lab work to deepen students' understanding of chemistry.
General & Organic Chemistry Facilitator
CSU -LSAMP Program at Fresno State
Fresno, CA
01.2016 - 05.2017
- In 2 hour sessions provided one hour lecture followed by one hour of one-to-one and group centered guidance to fill gaps in students comprehension
- Lectured and provided supplemental instruction to students on basic principles of organic molecules and their structure, and synthetic methods for first semester Organic Chemistry.
- Created study guides, mock exams, and other materials to aide students in exam preparation.
- Curated resources such as websites, articles, and online videos to provide students platforms conducive for self paced learning/review at home.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA Aug 2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA Aug 2012 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Hanford High School
Hanford, CA Aug 2008 - 06.2012
Skills
One-on-one and small group instruction
Timeline
Chemistry Lecturer
College Of The Sequoias
06.2020 - Current
Teaching Assistant
California State University Fresno
08.2018 - 12.2018
General & Organic Chemistry Facilitator
CSU -LSAMP Program at Fresno State
01.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Chemistry
California State University - Fresno
Aug 2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
California State University - Fresno
Aug 2012 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Hanford High School
Aug 2008 - 06.2012
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