Livia Hechavarria Vera
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
At MINED, I led diversity initiatives and significantly enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching and assessment methods. Renowned for interdisciplinary collaboration and inorganic chemistry knowledge, my efforts fostered a culture of academic excellence and teamwork, consistently earning high evaluation scores.
Overview
2001
2001
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor of Chemistry
MINED
- Championed diversity initiatives within the department by recruiting underrepresented minority students into our programs and supporting their success throughout their academic careers.
- Facilitated departmental workshops on effective teaching strategies and assessment methods, promoting a culture of continuous improvement among my colleagues.
- Developed assessment tools that accurately measured student progress, allowing for targeted intervention strategies where necessary.
- Cultivated relationships with local industry partners, creating opportunities for collaborative research projects and internships for students.
- Established a cooperative learning environment through group activities that fostered teamwork skills while bolstering individual comprehension levels.
- Designed hands-on laboratory experiments that reinforced theoretical concepts covered in lectures while promoting critical thinking skills required for problem-solving in a scientific context.
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Professor of Chemistry
MINED
09.1986 - 07.2000
- Championed diversity initiatives within the department by recruiting underrepresented minority students into our programs and supporting their success throughout their academic careers.
- Facilitated departmental workshops on effective teaching strategies and assessment methods, promoting a culture of continuous improvement among my colleagues.
- Consistently received high evaluation scores from students and peers alike for my dedication to academic excellence and commitment to fostering a positive learning environment within the chemistry department.
- Participated in ongoing professional development programs to stay current with advances in chemical education pedagogy and incorporate best practices into daily instruction.
- Collaborated with fellow faculty members to develop innovative course materials, resulting in improved student engagement and comprehension.
Education
Master of Science - Master En Ciencias De La Educacion
Universidad De Oriente Santiago De Cuba
Santiago De Cuba04.2009
Skills
- Chemical safety protocols
- Chromatography Techniques
- Peer review experience
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Inorganic Chemistry Knowledge
- Chemical education research
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Safety Procedures
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Instrumental analysis
- Safety rules
Timeline
Professor of Chemistry
MINED
09.1986 - 07.2000
Professor of Chemistry
MINED
Master of Science - Master En Ciencias De La Educacion
Universidad De Oriente Santiago De Cuba
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