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PAOLA A ALEMAN

Colorado Springs,Colorado

Summary

Bilingual professional actively seeking an opportunity to transition into the field of engineering, specifically in the areas of chemistry and nanotechnology. Current professional background is centered in the science of education, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. These skills have been instrumental in effectively collaborating with diverse individuals and fostering an environment conducive to learning. Excited to leverage my educational background and transferable skills to contribute meaningfully to the dynamic and innovative field of engineering. Proficient in English and Spanish.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

7th & 8th Grade Math and Science Teacher

Third Future Schools
09.2022 - Current
  • Educator with focus on championing diversity in the classroom
  • Successfully ventured into science education, during which my 7th-grade and 8th-grade students demonstrated remarkable NWEA Growth (% Yr) of 2.33 and 2.21, respectively which surpasses national average growth rate of 1 (%Yr)
  • Dedicated to cultivating passion for science and mathematics among future generations.
  • Teaching philosophy revolves around instilling a love for learning while consistently achieving above-average academic outcomes.

Co-Founder

Fertig Electric USA
03.2020 - Current
  • Assumed pivotal role in overseeing financial operations of multi-national organization.
  • Primary responsibilities include establishment and management of all banking relationships, ensuring smooth flow of financial transactions
  • Ensure timely and accurate compensation to dedicated workforce.
  • Strong commitment to company financial health as well as ensuring and creating positive and efficient working environment for all team members.

Chemistry and Physics Teacher

Texans Can Academy Lancaster Campus
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Enhanced student learning by strategically implementing diverse range of instructional approaches to fostering innovative learning and engagement.
  • Developed lesson plans and classwork to ensure alignment with curriculum and adherence to school policies and regulations.
  • Active member of the Food Pantry Committee, ensuring students have access to essential resources provided by the pantry.

Administrative Assistant and Event Coordinator

Latino Leaders Magazine
05.2019 - 09.2020
  • Seamlessly orchestrating live and virtual events, managing guest lists ranging from 10 to 300 attendees.
  • My responsibilities encompassed the meticulous collection, organization, and preparation of essential information to ensure the smooth execution of events.
  • Additionally, I proficiently scheduled and set up conference calls, contributing to efficient communication processes.
  • Coordinated event promotions, ensuring a cohesive and impactful presentation in collaboration with the design and administration teams.
  • Beyond event logistics, I actively supported the company's growth by conducting comprehensive research to gather contact information for editions and sales.
  • This multifaceted role allowed me to showcase my organizational, communication, and research skills in contributing to the overall success of the company's events and business objectives.

Thesis Project

Research Center For Advanced Materials, CIMAV
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Graphene oxide membranes functionalized with amino/phenyl groups and TiO₂ nanoparticles for Tamoxifen degradation.

Senior Internship

Research Center for Advanced Materials, CIMAV
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Synthesis of oxidized graphene via Hummers technique (sample preparation), characterization and interpretation of results for future functionalization and application.

Education

B.S. - Chemistry & Nanotechnology Engineering

Monterrey Institute of Technology
Mexico
05.2019

Skills

    Areas of Expertise (Soft Skills):

  • Work ethic / organizational skills / People and team collaboration / Problem solving / Critical thinking / Adaptability / Multitasking / Self-motivation / Data management / Data analysis / Creativity

    Technical Skills (Hard Skills):

  • Microsoft Office Intermediate Excel: Pivot Tables, VBA Scripting Python PostgreSQL Tableau Mongo DB Mac OS

Certification

  • OSHA 30-hour Construction March 2022
  • Data Analytics Bootcamp (24-week course) from Monterrey Institute of Technology (edX) June 2023

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

7th & 8th Grade Math and Science Teacher

Third Future Schools
09.2022 - Current

Chemistry and Physics Teacher

Texans Can Academy Lancaster Campus
09.2020 - 09.2022

Co-Founder

Fertig Electric USA
03.2020 - Current

Administrative Assistant and Event Coordinator

Latino Leaders Magazine
05.2019 - 09.2020

Thesis Project

Research Center For Advanced Materials, CIMAV
08.2018 - 05.2019

Senior Internship

Research Center for Advanced Materials, CIMAV
06.2018 - 05.2019

B.S. - Chemistry & Nanotechnology Engineering

Monterrey Institute of Technology
PAOLA A ALEMAN