Logan Hyland
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Highly qualified secondary education professional with over 6 years of classroom instruction experience in college preparatory chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, and introductory science. Proven record of developing and implementing class plans that introduce students to the challenges and problem solving skills needed in post-secondary environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Scientist
Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc.
2023.07 - Current
- Provided regulation solution support to 20+ energy and manufacturing clients
- Assisted with hazardous material and chemical inventory reporting
- Drafted 10+ technical documents for regulatory review
Organic Chemistry / Chemistry / Biology Teacher
Peters Township School District
2017.08 - 2023.06
- Developed advanced organic lab in partnership with Waynesburg University for synthesis of Crohn's Disease anti-inflammatory drug
- Construction and submission of new course proposal for College in High School elective
- Collaboration with colleagues for A.I.-assisted mini-lab explorations to introduce new concepts through experiential learning
- Created 10+ conceptual units focused on student-engagement through lab exploration
- Specialized lesson design in phenomenon-based instruction and practice
- Delivery of supplemental materials for IEP/504 student list of 15+ students per year
- Writing and construction of outcome based laboratory assessments
- Deployed 2-3 formative/summative assessments per unit
- Laboratory safety and oversight; inventory and equipment management
- Procurement of $500 grant for condenser tubes
- Collaboration with LND, Inc to repair / recondition radiation detection devices for radioactive decay lab applications
Chemistry / Astronomy Teacher
Woodland Hills School District
2016.09 - 2017.08
- Engagement of students through 15+ demonstrations
- Development of 3 weekly hands-on learning content & investigatory labs
- Establishment of strong report with students through action based learning
Chemistry Teacher LTS
Mars Area School District
2014.08 - 2015.06
- Served as honors chemistry teacher for a 1 year contract
- Faculty sponsor for Guitar & Music club
Assistant Scientist-Compliance Specialist
Olsson Associates
2012.07 - 2013.06
- Wet chemical analysis - reporting sampling data to CDPHE for drinking water wells near active petroleum exploration
- Environmental health & safety inspections for petroleum production projects
Education
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA08.2014
Master of Science - Environmental Science & Management
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2008
Skills
- Quantitative chemical analysis
- Laboratory oversight
- Phenomenon-based learning
- Equipment and chemical management/inventory
- Student/professional community interfacing
- Instrumentation troubleshooting
- Organic synthesis
- 5 years experience as track & field sprinters coach
- Microsoft office and electronic LMS system proficiency
- Fundraising & grant writing
- OSHA trained
Timeline
Project Scientist
Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc.
2023.07 - Current
Organic Chemistry / Chemistry / Biology Teacher
Peters Township School District
2017.08 - 2023.06
Chemistry / Astronomy Teacher
Woodland Hills School District
2016.09 - 2017.08
Chemistry Teacher LTS
Mars Area School District
2014.08 - 2015.06
Assistant Scientist-Compliance Specialist
Olsson Associates
2012.07 - 2013.06
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Duquesne University
Master of Science - Environmental Science & Management
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Duquesne University
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