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Penny M. Taylor

Erie,PA

Summary

Experience has prepared me to seek and maintain a part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Geology Lab Director

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA
08.2005 - 05.2019
  • Fully responsible for Intro level Physical Geology and Environmental Geology labs.
  • Planning and preparation, exercises and quizzes, instruction, grading,
  • Leading local class field trips for 80-100 students
  • Supervising 4 student teaching assistants.

Instructor

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
08.2003 - 05.2005

Courses: Physical Geology, Dynamic Earth, Exploration in Sciences, Geomorphology, Introduction to Environmental Science. Faculty Advisor for five undergraduate honors projects and one small tributary study.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University Of Houston
Houston, TX
08.1999 - 05.2003

Teaching Physical and Historical Geology labs for introductory-level courses Instruction, preparation of exercises, quizzes and exams, and grading.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

State University Of New York At Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
08.1993 - 05.1996

Teaching Physical and Historical Geology labs for introductory-level courses Instruction, preparation of exercises, quizzes and exams, and grading.

Express Mail Coordinator

United States Postal Service, USPS
Erie, PA
01.1982 - 06.1993

Management position involved communication skills, problem solving, teaching, and customer services. Abilities to work with people and budget time were essential

Postal Clerk

United States Post Office
Bradford, PA
03.1976 - 01.1982

Initially a temporary appointment, it later became non-management career appointment, which led to the position of Express Mail Coordinator.

Education

No Degree - Geology

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Master of Arts - Geology

State University of New York At Oneonta, NY
Oneonta, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Earth And Environmental Studies

University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
Bradford, PA

Associate of Science - Petroleum Technology

University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
Bradford, PA

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experienced at problem solving
  • Enjoy easy rapport with people
  • Extensive computer applications: Word, Excel, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Google Earth

Timeline

Geology Lab Director

Mount Holyoke College
08.2005 - 05.2019

Instructor

Youngstown State University
08.2003 - 05.2005

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University Of Houston
08.1999 - 05.2003

Graduate Teaching Assistant

State University Of New York At Oneonta
08.1993 - 05.1996

Express Mail Coordinator

United States Postal Service, USPS
01.1982 - 06.1993

Postal Clerk

United States Post Office
03.1976 - 01.1982

No Degree - Geology

University of Houston

Master of Arts - Geology

State University of New York At Oneonta, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Earth And Environmental Studies

University of Pittsburgh - Bradford

Associate of Science - Petroleum Technology

University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
Penny M. Taylor