Nathan Humphries
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Detail-oriented chemist and educator bringing experience in research and teaching. Seeking a position that leverages STEM knowledge, scripting, and laboratory experience. A strong passion for learning and natural collaborative attitude will allow quick integration into any team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque, NM
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Worked as a NM licensed level 1 teacher endorsed in Math and Science
- Taught 1 year online and another 1.5 years in-person
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Helped form school policies and procedures on the school instructional council representing the math department.
- Founding member in afterschool group of teachers who worked to implement equitable and standards-based grading practices in the classroom.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Led undergraduate lab sections of 25 students in lecture and lab experiences
- Was responsible for safety of all students as well as assessing student lab reports and lab technique.
- Trained other teacher assistants and attended weekly meetings.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Synthesize DNA origami and analyzed its structural properties to research methods of fabricating gold nanowires.
- Use AFM daily to characterize synthesized samples.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis to determine attributes and quality of nanowire formation.
- Compiled data into reports and disseminated to supervisor for review.
Chemistry Teacher Assistant
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Prepared weekly recitations and held office hours to answer student questions and help them practice chemistry concepts.
- Assist professors of organic and general chemistry with grading of exams
- Rated 4.5 out of 5 on overall effectiveness by students.
Education
Alternate Teacher Licensure Program in Education - Secondary Education
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM04.2021
Ph.D. (Incomplete) - Chemistry
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.2017
Skills
- MATLAB (2 years)
- Python (less than 1 year)
- Wet lab chemistry (4 years)
- Scientific Research (2 year)
- FTIR (1 year)
- NMR analysis (2 year)
- UV/Vis (2 year)
- AFM (1 year)
- SEM (Less than 1 year)
- HPLC (Less than 1 year)
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Photoshop (4 years)
- Teaching (6 years)
Certification
Coursera Google Crash Course on Python
Languages
Tagalog (Filipino)
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
11.2020 - 03.2023
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of New Mexico
01.2017 - 05.2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Brigham Young University
06.2016 - 04.2017
Chemistry Teacher Assistant
Brigham Young University
08.2015 - 04.2017
Alternate Teacher Licensure Program in Education - Secondary Education
Central New Mexico Community College
Ph.D. (Incomplete) - Chemistry
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Brigham Young University
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