Roberta Naujok
Hudson,WI
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 9 years of experience teaching high school Physics, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Astronomy, and Forensic Science. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons, thought-provoking labs, and exciting science demonstrations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Hudson School District
08.2015 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies and adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs.
- Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected science with other subjects, fostering a well-rounded education.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in science.
- Developed and implemented assessment tools to track student progress, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting instruction accordingly.
- Maintained consistent communication with parents regarding student performance, collaborating on strategies to support academic success at home.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
- Championed a positive classroom culture where questions were encouraged and mistakes viewed as learning opportunities, boosting overall student confidence in their abilities as scientists.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Research Specialist
3M Corporation
07.1997 - 05.2014
- Enhanced research efficiency by implementing advanced data analysis techniques and tools.
- Developed comprehensive research reports, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and execute innovative research projects.
- Improved data quality by refining protocols for sample collection and processing.
- Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to the advancement of industry knowledge.
- Mentored junior researchers in best practices, fostering a high-performing team environment.
- Trained colleagues in specialized software programs, increasing departmental productivity through optimized workflows.
- Analyzed complex datasets using statistical methods.
- Contributed to manuscript preparation and submission for peer-reviewed publications.
- Collected data through various means such as UV-Vis and Near Infrared Spectroscopy, Chemical Reactions/Titrations and Ion Chromatography to analyze and develop reports.
- Modified experimental methods based upon interpretation of data.
- Conferred with scientists and engineers to provide technical assistance.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WIBachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WISkills
- Self-Driven and Motivated
- Instructional Technology
- Neurodivergent Instructional Design & Delivery
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite for Education
- Spectroscopy
- Instrument Troubleshooting
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Report Writing
- Chemical Analysis
- Skyward
Accomplishments
- Coached the school's Quiz Bowl program(2016-present). The team has qualified for and participated in the National Championship Tournament most years
- Supervised the Tabletop Gaming Club (2021-present)
- 3 patents related to Zirconia Nanoparticles for Dental Composites
- Several peer-reviewed papers published in major journals (list available upon request)
- Successful AP Chemistry program, with 100% pass rate on the AP Chemistry exam
Affiliations
- American Chemical Society
- American Association of Chemistry Teachers
- Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers
Certification
- Wisconsin Lifetime Teaching License (Broadfield Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics)
- AP Chemistry Training Workshops - 2015, 2022, 2023
- AP Physics 1 Training Seminar (single day - weekend)
Hobbies: needlework, hiking, biking, tennis, reading
I endeavor to spend multiple weeks over the summer biking national trails, and just started mountain biking. I have a goal of hiking the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in its entirety (in small chunks!). I love to read mysteries, thrillers, and nonfiction.
Timeline
Science Teacher
Hudson School District
08.2015 - Current
Research Specialist
3M Corporation
07.1997 - 05.2014
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Wisconsin - Madison
- Wisconsin Lifetime Teaching License (Broadfield Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics)
- AP Chemistry Training Workshops - 2015, 2022, 2023
- AP Physics 1 Training Seminar (single day - weekend)
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