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Lucy Tallman

Decatur,IL

Summary

Experienced middle and high school STEM educator with over twenty-two years in curriculum development and science instruction. Proven track record of enhancing student performance in AP and IB chemistry, environmental science, and biology courses. Skilled in fostering student engagement through hands-on lab experiences and effective communication of scientific concepts. Active leader in extracurricular science initiatives, including chartering chemistry clubs with the American Chemical Society.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Science and Math Teacher

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
La Grange, Illinois
08.2025 - Current
  • Created engaging lesson plans aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
  • Facilitated hands-on experiments to deepen student comprehension of scientific concepts.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.

CHEMISTRY TEACHER AND SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CHAIR

Boston Trinity Academy
Boston, Massachusetts
08.2022 - Current
  • Boston Trinity Academy is a Christian college-prep private day school for students in grades 6–12. Boston Trinity promotes rigorous scholarship that integrates faith and learning. Graduates are students distinguished by their intellect, leadership, and moral character.
  • I taught 7th grade physical science, Chemistry 10, Advanced Placement Chemistry, and Advanced Placement Environmental Science.
  • Led the science department, developed curriculum, set department standards, supervised new and veteran science teachers, and conducted department meetings.
  • Created individualized assessments based on student progress.
  • Worked with teachers to improve instructional success.
  • Provided assistance to faculty by teaching classes, conducting orientation meetings, and scheduling events.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into the curriculum.
  • Incorporated real-world examples into lectures in order to enhance the understanding of chemical concepts.
  • Coordinated after-school study sessions for students who needed extra help in preparing for exams.

CHEMISTRY TEACHER

GEMS World Academy
Chicago, IL
07.2020 - 07.2022
  • GEMS World Academy Chicago is an IB school that has a mission to inspire inquiring, knowledgeable, reflective, and intercultural learners to become morally responsible leaders, with the skills and attributes necessary to create a more connected and prosperous world.
  • I taught middle school science, high school chemistry, and Diploma Program Chemistry.
  • Prepared middle school students for the rigor of advanced high school classes.
  • Inspired students by presenting thought-provoking lessons, and encouraging opinions and questions through post-lab analysis and conclusions.
  • Started student-led clubs during the pandemic that have now become praxis at the school.

CHEMISTRY TEACHER

SAINT DOMINIC ACADEMY
Auburn, ME
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Saint Dominic is a private school whose mission is, 'Through study, prayer, community, and service, Saint Dominic Academy teaches its students the truth of life so that they may set the world afire.'
  • I taught Advanced Placement, honors, and college preparatory chemistry; earth and space science; introductory robotics; college preparatory conceptual physics; and forensic science.
  • Developed the AP Chemistry curriculum and completed the College Board audit, developed laboratory methods, safety, and supplies for the chemistry lab and other laboratory science courses, established a systems thinking approach to chemistry classes to prepare students to be future scientists and global citizens, and served as a mentor of the First Robotics team and chemistry club moderator.
  • Students achieved 3s and 4s on the AP College Board Chemistry Exam.
  • Facilitated laboratory experiments to demonstrate scientific principles in a safe environment.

HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER

STARSHINE ACADEMY
Phoenix, AZ
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Starshine Academy is a public, Title 1 school in downtown Phoenix that fosters academic excellence and personal achievement and is dedicated to helping every student find their talents and grow into a peaceful, ethically responsible, and successful person, ready for college and a purposeful life.
  • Taught middle and high school physical science, biology, environmental science and math in a learning community of marginalized minority students
  • Sponsored and managed an agricultural Farm to School Program

SCIENCE/CHEMISTRY TEACHER

GREAT HEARTS Classical Academies
Anthem And Phoenix, AZ
08.2013 - 07.2017

Great Hearts is a public school network where the mission is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness.

  • I taught middle school Nature of Science, Earth and space science, pre-algebra, Algebra 1, high school honors chemistry, and FFA.
  • Developed laboratory methods, safety protocols, and supplies for chemistry lab and other laboratory science courses, served as FFA advisor, and acted as chemistry club moderator.
  • Managed the chemistry lab inventory, stock, and equipment.
  • Facilitated lab sessions for up to 24 students, supervising the use of chemicals and lab tools.
  • Met with students to discuss grades, assignments, and group tutoring sessions.
  • Prepared middle school students for the rigor of advanced high school classes, working backwards.
  • Supervised science fair projects.

CHEMISTRY TEACHER

BASIS SCHOOLS
Phoenix, AZ
07.2010 - 06.2013
  • BASIS public academy that provides an academically rigorous, classical, liberal arts education whose goal is to graduate thoughtful leaders of character who will contribute to a more philosophical, humane, and just society.
  • I taught middle school chemistry, 9-10 honors and Advanced Placement Chemistry, FIRST Lego Robotics (middle school), Science Olympiad advisor, moderator of chemistry club, developed laboratory methods, safety and supplies for chemistry lab and other laboratory science courses, aided in the design of student laboratories for the new school building, achieved second highest chemistry scores in the BASIS national network on BASIS.ED comprehensive exams
  • Students achieved 4s and 5s on the AP College Board Chemistry Exam
  • Held lab demonstrations to apply chemistry principles and coursework
  • Managed chemistry lab inventory stock and equipment
  • Facilitated lab sessions for up to 30 students, supervising use of chemicals and lab tools
  • Designed resources to enhance student learning
  • Collaborated with science teachers and administrators to develop after-school science programs
  • BASIS public academy that provides an academically rigorous, classical, liberal arts education whose goal is to graduate thoughtful leaders of character who will contribute to a more philosophical, humane, and just society.

HIGH SCHOOL CHEMISTRY TEACHER

THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
Wichita, KS
08.2007 - 06.2010
  • The Independent School is a private school whose mission is to provide a superior, independent, college preparatory education, serving a diverse student population in a safe, supportive community, conducive to the intellectual, emotional, and physical growth of each Independent student.
  • I taught Chemistry I and II/Honors, Advanced Placement Chemistry, and AP Environmental Science, Chemistry Club moderator, Robotics team mentor
  • Students achieved 4s and 5s on the AP College Board Chemistry and Environmental Science Exams
  • The Independent School is a private school whose mission is to provide a superior, independent, college preparatory education, serving a diverse student population in a safe, supportive community, conducive to the intellectual, emotional, and physical growth of each Independent student.

HIGH SCHOOL BIOLOGY TEACHER

BISHOP GORMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Las Vegas, NV
07.2004 - 05.2005
  • Bishop Gorman is a private high school that offers a college preparatory education in an environment distinguished by Catholic values.
  • Taught Honors, High Honors and Advanced Placement Biology, moderator of Environmental Science Club

CO-PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AND CREW LEAD

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
05.2001 - 09.2003
  • Taught undergraduate Tree-Identification and Forest Ecology, worked as a teaching assistant for 'Survival of Man' course

FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ANALYTIC CHEMISTRY ASSISTANT RESEARCHER

Washington State University
Richland, WA
01.1997 - 12.2002
  • Assisted with research for academic publications
  • Executed qualitative and quantitative analysis on wide range of data
  • Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments
  • Supported department faculty with administrative assistance, as well as curriculum and research support
  • Designed research and experimental studies, executing research techniques, tests and assays
  • Gave public presentations of findings at conferences
  • Identified, collected, analyzed and interpreted data from various sources
  • Provided technical support for laboratory equipment used in conducting experiments
  • Supported field research projects of large scope and complexity under guidance of leadership

Education

ABD - Environmental Science/Environmental Chemistry

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
01.2004

Graduate Studies - Ecology/Statistics Minor

North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
05.1996

Master of Science - Forest Science/Soil Chemistry And Ecology

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL
08.1992

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences/Chemistry

University of Illinois At Chicago
08.1989

Skills

  • Equity awareness workshops
  • Diverse learning environments
  • Academic assessment
  • Teacher training
  • Technology-enhanced learning
  • Robotics and engineering
  • Alternative energy investigations
  • HPLC and chromatography
  • Radiation safety procedures
  • Experimental design
  • Faculty collaboration
  • Laboratory skills
  • Curriculum development
  • Scientific method instruction
  • Lab inventory management

References

References available upon request.

Grants And Publications

  • Field studies of imidacloprid distribution following application to soil through drip irrigation systems., Felsot, A. S., R. G. Evans, L. Tallman, and J. R. Ruppert., 08/20/00, 220th National Meeting, American Chemical Society, Washington D.C.
  • Distribution of Imidacloprid Following Drip Chemigation., L.C. Tallman, A.S. Felsot, R.G. Evans, D. Santana, 10/31/99, ASA, CSSA, SSSA Annual meetings, Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Forest understory vegetation at Land Between the Lakes, Kentucky and Tennessee., Rudowicz, L.C. and J.S. Fralish and F. Crooks., 04/01/90, Annual meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists, Baltimore, MD
  • Forest communities of xeric sites at Land Between the Lakes, Kentucky and Tennessee., Rudowicz, L.C. and J.S. Fralish., 04/01/89, Annual meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists, Charlotte, NC

Community And Extracurricular Activities

  • Active member of the American Chemical Society
  • Active member of the National Science Teachers Association
  • Sci-Girls Club Advisor 2020-present
  • Chemistry Club Advisor 2015-present
  • FIRST Robotics Teacher Advisor 2018-2020
  • FFA Advisor 2016-2017
  • First Lego Robotics Coach 2010 and 2012
  • Environmental Science Club Advisor 2006-2010
  • Science Club Advisor 2004-2010
  • University of Wisconsin Outreach Presenter 2002-2003 (Soil Science)
  • Boy Scouts of America, Scoutmaster trained and additionally trained in Safe Scouting and Outdoor Leadership Skills. Assistant scoutmaster 2001-2005
  • Volunteered teaching science and environmental education to 4th, 5th and 6th graders at Oasis School (a small private school for gifted students) 1999-2000 school year, Richland WA
  • Monsanto Fund Science Education Grant. $20,000 for water quality education, ecological restoration and community science education. 2007.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Middle School Science and Math Teacher

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
08.2025 - Current

CHEMISTRY TEACHER AND SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CHAIR

Boston Trinity Academy
08.2022 - Current

CHEMISTRY TEACHER

GEMS World Academy
07.2020 - 07.2022

CHEMISTRY TEACHER

SAINT DOMINIC ACADEMY
08.2018 - 08.2020

HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER

STARSHINE ACADEMY
08.2017 - 07.2018

SCIENCE/CHEMISTRY TEACHER

GREAT HEARTS Classical Academies
08.2013 - 07.2017

CHEMISTRY TEACHER

BASIS SCHOOLS
07.2010 - 06.2013

HIGH SCHOOL CHEMISTRY TEACHER

THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
08.2007 - 06.2010

HIGH SCHOOL BIOLOGY TEACHER

BISHOP GORMAN HIGH SCHOOL
07.2004 - 05.2005

CO-PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AND CREW LEAD

Southern Illinois University
05.2001 - 09.2003

FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ANALYTIC CHEMISTRY ASSISTANT RESEARCHER

Washington State University
01.1997 - 12.2002

ABD - Environmental Science/Environmental Chemistry

Washington State University

Graduate Studies - Ecology/Statistics Minor

North Dakota State University

Master of Science - Forest Science/Soil Chemistry And Ecology

Southern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences/Chemistry

University of Illinois At Chicago
Lucy Tallman