Lori Wojciechowicz
Richford,NY
Summary
Highly-qualified Adjunct Professor specializing in inorganic and organic chemistry. Excellent class lecturer who engages students in discussion and enjoys challenging students with problem solving techniques. Background includes more than 20 years of experience in college level teaching as well as more than 5 years teaching a diverse student population at the community college level. Over the past several years, students have been challenged with integrating the Python computer language with the processing of chemical lab data to facilitate completion of laboratory reports.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Tompkins Cortland Community College -SUNY
Cortland, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Instructed general chemistry I and I courses for health science and engineering majors
- Continue to incorporate computer programming into my courses as a way to implement various tasks in the chemistry laboratory
Adjunct Lecturer in Chemistry
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Instructed a general chemistry course for occupational therapy majors
- Instructed general chemistry and organic/biochemistry labs for health science/physical therapy majors
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Conducted organic laboratory sessions with students while using analytical techniques such as infrared spectroscopy and gas chromatography along with analyzing proton NMR spectra for products that were synthesized by students
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Delivered in-depth lecture instruction in general chemistry I including application of Python, for students to write computer programs to reduce the time needed to process and analyze their own laboratory data
Adjunct Assistant Professor
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
08.2016 - 12.2021
- Taught general chemistry I and organic chemistry I laboratories while employing analytical techniques such as light spectroscopy to assess concentration of aspirin in common over-the-counter medications
- Use of 13-C NMR spectroscopy was to assist students in identifying structures for major products in chemical syntheses or to elucidate structures for unknown compounds
Adjunct Instructor
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Implemented technological learning tools to increase student engagement and promote positive learning outcomes while teaching general, organic and biochemistry for nurses
- Taught biochemistry laboratory (biology majors) for two semesters and prepared those students for their project posters and presentations
Teaching Associate in Biology and Chemistry
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2011 - 12.2015
- Instructed lectures and labs for general chemistry I and II and general biology I
- Set up laboratory practical exams to assess student knowledge of animal and plant cell structure through light microscopy as well as structure and function of animal systems through dissection
- Mentored student research in environmental science and helped students publish abstracts and short papers for their presentations at national science symposia.
Adjunct Instructor
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
08.2003 - 05.2011
- Taught a general, organic and biochemistry course for nursing majors
Education
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
Graduate School And University Center of The City University of New York
10.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Queens College of The City University of New York
05.1986
Skills
- Teaching expertise in both Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
- Ability to use molecular drawing software (ChemSketch, ChemDraw) and NMR software (TopSpin) to process 1-H/13-C NMR spectra
- Ability to use analytical techniques like IR spectroscopy and Gas chromatography/Mass spectroscopy
- Ability to use computer languages such as Python to develop code for inputting, analyzing, and visualizing scientific data
- Currently learning how to develop machine learning algorithms using Python through a 3-course specialization program
- Proficiency in use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Proficiency in use of technological tools to teach fully online or hybrid courses including creating videos and audio/visual files to teach problem solving techniques
- Experience in use of various learning management systems such as Canvas, eClass, and Brightspace D2L
Certification
- Specialization certificate in "Python for Everybody", Coursera, 2020, https://coursera.org/share/1b7284fbacdaae3d45de3936d0f9b5a1
- Course certificates in “Machine Learning Specialization”, Coursera, 2024, https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/ZR77ZTTS5PAX, https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/SWRVXB2JWHYT
Activities
- Member of the American Chemical Society for 20 years.
- Actively involved on the board of the Mid-Hudson section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) for over 10 years.
- Served as Chair of this ACS Mid-Hudson section during the year 2021.
- Coordinated high school participant entry into the US National Chemistry Olympiad for 2022, which is an annual competition sponsored by the ACS.
Other Teaching Qualifications
- Involved in tutoring chemistry and math for students in grades 7-12
Timeline
Adjunct Lecturer in Chemistry
Ithaca College
08.2023 - 05.2024
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Tompkins Cortland Community College -SUNY
08.2022 - Current
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Vassar College
01.2022 - 05.2022
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Dutchess Community College
08.2017 - 05.2022
Adjunct Assistant Professor
SUNY New Paltz
08.2016 - 12.2021
Adjunct Instructor
Mount Saint Mary College
08.2016 - 05.2020
Teaching Associate in Biology and Chemistry
Marist College
08.2011 - 12.2015
Adjunct Instructor
Mount Saint Mary College
08.2003 - 05.2011
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
Graduate School And University Center of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry
Queens College of The City University of New York
- Specialization certificate in "Python for Everybody", Coursera, 2020, https://coursera.org/share/1b7284fbacdaae3d45de3936d0f9b5a1
- Course certificates in “Machine Learning Specialization”, Coursera, 2024, https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/ZR77ZTTS5PAX, https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/records/SWRVXB2JWHYT
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