Nathan Holz
Rohnert Park,CA
Summary
I am a patient, compassionate leader & teacher who has a yearning to contribute and make a difference. I am an insatiable learner, and have a scientific curiosity. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Department Co-Chair
Maria Carrillo High School
01.2024 - Current
- Liaison between department and admin/district
- Managing the ordering of science materials/consumables and managing department budget
- Organizing PD and meetings to ensure curriculum/standards adherence.
High School Science Teacher
Maria Carrillo High School
08.2016 - Current
- Currently teaches Earth Science, AP Biology
- Previously taught Honors Living Earth, and Survey Biology
- Develops and modifies educational materials to meet California state standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
- Distance Learning (pandemic) via zoom & recorded lectures
- Integrate specific accommodations for students with learning/physical disabilities
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student progress, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to enhance learning outcomes.
- Instructional Leadership team - ensure that all students demonstrate proficiency in specific attributes as measures of success by the time they graduate
- Works with school counselors and therapists to tend to the social and emotional needs of students
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Maintains amicable communication with students and parents through various means (email, phone, in-person meetings)
- Club advisor for Citizen Science Club and Jewish Alliance Club.
Fulfillment Associate
Counsyl, Inc.
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Constructed genetic testing kits to be shipped to clinics and individual patients
- Fulfilled clinical and single patient orders of blood and saliva kits for genetic testing.
- Boosted warehouse efficiency by consistently meeting or exceeding productivity goals for daily tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and improve overall operational performance.
Licensing Coordinator / Chemical Products Specialist
Santa Cruz Biotechnology
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Coordinated the purchase of chemicals with vendors
- Updated chemical database & ensured safe handling of chemicals
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by meticulously reviewing license applications and documentation.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, securing optimal licensing agreements.
Education
Teaching Credential Program - Secondary Education in Science
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California01.2016
Graduate Studies - California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (emphasis in stem cell biology)
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California01.2014
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California01.2012
Skills
- Mentoring abilities
- Diversity awareness
- Meeting facilitation
- Budgeting management
- Departmental Coordination
- Instructional Coaching
- Student Engagement
- Knowledgeable in EdTech tools and services
- Assessment Design
- Science curriculum
- Biology Expertise
- Lab Management
Publications
Expanding the Diversity of Mycobacteriophages: Insights into Genome Architecture and Evolution (coauthored)
Timeline
Science Department Co-Chair
Maria Carrillo High School
01.2024 - Current
High School Science Teacher
Maria Carrillo High School
08.2016 - Current
Fulfillment Associate
Counsyl, Inc.
08.2014 - 06.2015
Licensing Coordinator / Chemical Products Specialist
Santa Cruz Biotechnology
06.2012 - 06.2013
Teaching Credential Program - Secondary Education in Science
San Francisco State University
Graduate Studies - California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (emphasis in stem cell biology)
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz
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