Michael Ward
SAN FRANCISCO,CA
Summary
As a leader, a teacher, and a scholar, I bring a diverse background of professional experience in both research and development and community outreach. An Innovative Educator and Scientist bringing 4-years background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Implementing research background to inspire and accelerate sustainable student development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Teacher
Pacifica School District
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- 150% test score improvement in iReady Reading
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Inspiring students through various demonstrations in chemistry, engineering, and computer science
- Achieving Academic success in children with disabilities through their Individualized Education Plan, and inspiring curiosity in children, and motivating lifelong learning.
Research Intern
Sila Nanotechnology
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Material Science research intern focusing on separators that increase battery capacity
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Sila Nano focuses on material engineering of silicon anodes to improve electric vehicle performance
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Conducted in-depth research utilizing resources such as X-ray Diffraction and Electrochemical Impedance spectroscopy to best meet ARPA-E requirements
- Presented key metrics of electrochemical data research to staff researchers, and CTO providing thorough supporting documentation of laboratory data for ARPA-E milestones
Graduate Teaching Assistant
San Francisco State University
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided lecture on properties of electrons, Thermodynamics, Lewis Structures, and Statistics.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
Education
Master of Science - Chemistry
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2023
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
Fresno State University
Fresno, CA12.2023
Skills
- Python & Data Science
- Research
- Project Management
- Experienced Graduate Research Fellow with demonstrated history of working in higher education
Accomplishments
- Paradigms of frustration in superionic solid electrolytes Dec 2020 Royal Society : https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsta.2019.0467
- Collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Lab
- Structural and functional characterization of three Type B and C chloramphenicol acetyltransferases from Vibrio species Nov 2019 Protein Science https://www.researchgate.net/publication/337491940_Structural_and_functional_characteriza
- Collaboration with Misty Lab, and colleagues at Argonne National Lab
- Ab-initio Simulation of Amorphous Lithium Thiophosphates
Publications
Timeline
Middle School Teacher
Pacifica School District
01.2022 - 06.2023
Research Intern
Sila Nanotechnology
09.2019 - 08.2020
Graduate Teaching Assistant
San Francisco State University
08.2019 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Chemistry
San Francisco State University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
Fresno State University
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