Kimberly Creamer
Goddard
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Goddard Public Schools USD 265
Goddard
08.2017 - Current
- Monitored student progress and behavior during instructional activities.
- Helped create a positive learning environment by promoting student engagement.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with diverse learning needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, and field trips, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
Forensic Scientist
Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center
Wichita
09.2008 - 05.2014
- Conducted chemical tests to identify substances in criminal investigations.
- Tested fluids and tissue samples for use of drugs or poisons.
- Operated sophisticated instrumentation such as mass spectrometers and chromatography systems to analyze samples (GC/MS, GC/FID with Headspace Sampler).
- Maintained laboratory instruments to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
- Maintained accurate records of all test results obtained during experiments.
- Presented expert testimony in court regarding forensic analysis and findings.
- Collaborated with other scientists on research projects related to forensics.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to forensic science topics.
Intern
Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center
Wichita
06.2007 - 09.2008
- Identified Marijuana Microscopically.
- Conducted colorimetric tests for drug identification.
- Acquired knowledge of GC/MS and FTIR.
- Utilized Diamond ATR and analyzed the differences between Cocaine salt and Cocaine base (crack cocaine).
- Generated arson samples and prepared drug standards.
- Logged evidence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2008
Skills
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Evidence collection documentation
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
Scientific Meetings/Presentations
- Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT)
- Southwestern Association of Toxicologists (SAT)
- SOFT 2009
- SAT 2010 (Dallas)
- Toxicology Symposium 2011 (Iowa)
- SAT 2011 (Kansas)
- SOFT 2012 (Oklahoma)
- SAT 2012 (Oklahoma)
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Goddard Public Schools USD 265
08.2017 - Current
Forensic Scientist
Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center
09.2008 - 05.2014
Intern
Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center
06.2007 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Wichita State University
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