Lee Tharachai
Azusa
Summary
Dynamic educator and meticulous grader at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, with a proven track record in enhancing student comprehension and performance. Excelled in collaborative teaching and implementing efficient evaluation methods. Skilled in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and fostering organized, high-quality learning environments. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and interdisciplinary project success.
Positive, organized, and dedicated with strong commitment to accuracy and efficiency. Well-versed in essential grading criteria and analytical techniques, ensuring thorough and precise assessments. Driven to enhance educational outcomes through meticulous evaluation and constructive feedback.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Grader for Principles of Ecology (BIO 3250)
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted students in doing calculations for ecological class activities under the supervision of Professor Brandon Scott King.
- Graded raw materials based on checklist of quality standards.
- Managed deadlines effectively, ensuring timely completion of all required tasks while maintaining high-quality standards throughout the evaluation process.
- Collaborated with other graders to ensure a fair and balanced assessment of all students'' efforts.
Teaching Associate
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
08.2021 - 12.2024
- Teaching, coordinating, managing, and mentoring students for Introductory Nonmajor Biology/ Life Science Laboratory (Bio 1110L) and Basic Biology (BIO 1150L), also taught Foundations of Biology: Energy, Matter and Information Laboratory (BIO 1210L).
- Conducting virtual and in-person experiments that demonstrate the principles of basic biology to students, that complement the lecture component.
- Conducted activities that allowed students to collect, analyze, and critically interpret data used to draw scientific conclusions following the scientific method.
- Graded papers/ assignments and provided feedback to assignments submitted by students. Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in education and enhance teaching skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, providing a well-rounded educational experience for students.
- Developed engaging and interactive lesson plans, leading to increased student participation and improved comprehension.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for students.
Grader for Life Science (BIO 1110)
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Graded assignments and projects for Dr. Stephanie Marin-Rothman’s BIO 1110 lecture course. Graded raw materials based on checklist of quality standards.
- Improved student performance by providing constructive feedback on assignments and tests.
- Documented inspections, assignments and task completion to comply with company policies.
- Managed deadlines effectively, ensuring timely completion of all required tasks while maintaining high-quality standards throughout the evaluation process.
- Identified opportunities for extra credit assignments to help struggling students improve their overall performance levels.
- Assisted teachers in developing effective evaluation methods for better understanding of student progress.
Volunteer
UCLA Harbor Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Shadowing Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) and Laboratory Assistants in the Pathology department.
- Assisted administrative personnel working on various projects/ assignments in the clinical laboratory.
- Organizing and checking laboratory reagent inventories in a clinical laboratory.
- Assisted specialty departments with escorting patients.
- Aid in transporting laboratory specimens to the hospital laboratory.
- Designated a few hours a week to the new Surgery Emergency (information desk).
- Provided administrative support in one of the hospital offices.
- “Friendly Caller” to those who may require a visit.
- Assist in fundraising or other events at the hospital.
- Assisted wherever it is needed throughout the facility.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA06-2012
Skills
- Product sort
- Collaborative teaching
- Organized and efficient
- Western Blot
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Enzyme Linked Immunosubstrate Assay (ELISA)
- Bacterial Transformation
- SDS-PAGE
- Affinity Chromatography
- Protein Concentration Assay
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 in helping students performed ecological calculations given a set of scenarios.
Languages
Thai
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Grader for Principles of Ecology (BIO 3250)
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
08.2023 - 12.2024
Grader for Life Science (BIO 1110)
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
08.2023 - 12.2023
Teaching Associate
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
08.2021 - 12.2024
Volunteer
UCLA Harbor Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Biology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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