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Steven A Levon
Scientist / Educator
Island Lake,IL
Work Preference
Summary
Skilled scientist with strong background in educational methodologies and curriculum development. Proven ability to foster engaging and effective learning environments through multiple teaching techniques. Adept at collaborating with colleagues to address evolving needs and drive academic success. Known for excellent communication, adaptability, and focus on achieving measurable outcomes.
Passionate teacher with unique research experience that provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Instructor
McHenry School District 156
08.2003 - 08.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student learning objectives for Freshman Honors Biology, Zoology, Forensics, Astronomy, Chemistry and AP Biology.
- Implemented innovative instructional strategies to enhance student understanding of complex scientific concepts.
- Facilitated hands-on AP Biology laboratory experiments, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Mentored other instructors, providing guidance on effective teaching methodologies and classroom management techniques.
- Academic Advisor/Mentor for Science Journal Club
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Collaborated with colleagues in PLC's to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing the overall educational experience.
Bookkeeper
Advanced Creative Products
04.2002 - 05.2003
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
- Reconciled bank statements to maintain precise financial records and identify discrepancies.
- Prepared monthly financial reports, providing insights for strategic decision-making.
- Implemented new accounting software, enhancing data accuracy and workflow efficiency.
- Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
Research Associate I
Baxter International
01.1993 - 01.2001
- Worked on multiple projects including Hemophilia project and a blood substitutes project.
- MRNA and DNA prep and isolation
- Gel Electrophoresis Analysis
- DNA gene sequencing
- Gene Isolation Electrophoresis
- Tissue Culture of CHO, MCA-38 and HeLa Cells
- Transformation and Transfections
- Small Animal Surgery – device implant
- Harvest of Islet of Langerhans Cells
- Hemoglobin assays, Fe detection assays
- PCR analysis
Lab Technician I
Pharmaceuticals Basics International
01.1993 - 01.1993
- Quality control of generic pharmaceuticals for human consumption.
- Plating – MSA, TSA, SBA, LB Agars
- Bacteria Counts
- Zone of Inhibition Assay
Research Scientist I
Loyola University Medical School
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Studied the involvement of cytokines in the process of heart transplant rejection using Lewis and Norway rats as the model for project.
- MRNA and DNA prep and isolation
- Gel Electrophoresis Analysis
- DNA gene sequencing
- Gene Isolation Electrophoresis
- Northern and Southern Blot Analysis
- MRNA and DNA prep and isolation
- Skill/Accomplishment/Project
Lab Technician II
Silliker Laboratories
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Identifying various bacteria levels in a wide range of food products to ensure safe for consumption.
- Plating – MSA, TSA, SBA, LB Agars
- ID Bacteria using radioactive markers
NIH Grant Research
01.1986 - 01.1987
- Advisor: Dr. Robert Parker
- Viral Protein Isolations and Assays
- Scanning Electron Microscope (certified)
- Glycoprotein 120 structure analysis
- HTLV – Infections of Tissues
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Alternative Certification
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
Roosevelt University
Schaumburg, IL01.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Molecular Biology, Minor Botany, Minor Chemistry
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL01.1988
Skills
- Lab safety protocols
- Lab equipment
- Research methods
- Formative assessment
- Summative assessment
- Inquiry-based learning
- Experimental design
- Blended learning
- Modeling scientific processes
- Hands-on activities
- Conceptual skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teacher mentoring
- Lesson planning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Student assessment
- Online teaching tools
- Student engagement
- Scientific literacy
- Collaborative learning
- Expertise in General Biology, Immunology, Microbiology and Molecular Biology
Affiliations
1993 - Present American Association for the Advancement of Science
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
."My Life is My Message."
Mahatma Gandhi
Timeline
Science Instructor
McHenry School District 156
08.2003 - 08.2025
Bookkeeper
Advanced Creative Products
04.2002 - 05.2003
Research Associate I
Baxter International
01.1993 - 01.2001
Lab Technician I
Pharmaceuticals Basics International
01.1993 - 01.1993
Research Scientist I
Loyola University Medical School
01.1990 - 01.1993
Lab Technician II
Silliker Laboratories
01.1988 - 01.1990
NIH Grant Research
01.1986 - 01.1987
Master of Arts - Education, Alternative Certification
Benedictine University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts - Molecular Biology, Minor Botany, Minor Chemistry
Southern Illinois University
Publications
- Geller, R.L., Neuenfeldt, S, Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., Thomas, T.J., and Brauker, J.H. (1997). Immunoisolation of Tumor Cells; Generation of Anti-Tumor Immunity. Through Indirect Presentation of Antigen. Journal of Immunotherapy
- Geller, R.L., Jhingan, A., Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., and Brauker, J.H. (1996). Differential Effects of Cytokines on Tumor Regrowth After Resection. Cancer Vaccines
- Geller, R.L., Jhingan, A., Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., and Brauker, J.H. (1996). Use of TheraCyte System for Cancer Immunotherapy. (1996). Engineering Foundation Conferences, Artificial Organs. Science & Technology. July 21-26
- Geller, R.L., Jhingan, A., Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., and Brauker, J.H. (1996). Cancer Immunotherapy Using Tumor Cells in the TheraCyte System. 2nd International Meeting on Gene Therapy and Immunotherapy of Cancer. Ein Gedi Israel. March 3-7.
- Jhingan, A., Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., Brauker, J.H and Geller, R.L. (1996). Use of an Immunoisolation Device for Gene Therapy of Cancer. San Diego, CA November 14-16.
- Geller, R.L., Neuenfeldt, S, Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., Thomas, T.J., Brauker, J., Carr-Brendel, V., Clarke, R., Hodgett, D., Vergoth, C., Stone, W., Dwardk, V., Chen, R., Nijjar, T., Loudovaris, T., Martinson, L., Johnston, W., and Johnson, R.C. (1995). Keynote Presentation: Immunoisolation in Somatic Cell Gene Therapy. Keynote Symposium on Science. Engineering of Immunoprotected Cell Transplants, Frisco, CO. USA. April 2-8, 1995. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry.
- Geller, R.L., Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., and Brauker, J.H. (1995) Use of an Immunoisolation Device for Cancer Immunotherapy. Cancer Gene Therapy Meeting.
- Geller, R.L., Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., and Brauker, J.H. (1995). Use of an Immunoisolation Device for Cancer Immunotherapy. European Cancer Gene Therapy Meeting.
- Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., Neuenfeldt, S., Thomas, T.J., Brauker, J.H., and Geller, R.L. (1995). Cancer Immunotherapy Utilizing an Immunoisolation Device. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry.
- Geller, R.L., Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., Johnson, R.C., and Brauker, J.H. (1994). Use of an Immunoisolation Device for Cancer Immunotherapy. Cancer Vaccines. Structural Basis for Vaccine Development.
Teaching experience
- 2003 – Present McHenry School District 156
- Taught med and grad students lab techniques to support their research. DNA and RNA isolations, lab equipment, Blotting, radioisotope safety
- Taught aspects of immunology on B and T cells
- Helped Revised the syllabus to meet accreditation standards
- 1991 - 1993 Loyola University Medical School Maywood, IL Research Scientist I Immunology Department
Interests
Home Improvements and Repair
Baseball & Football Cards
Batman Fan, LONG LIVE THE BAT!!!!!
Patents
1994-1997 InventorLastName, F.M., InventorLastName, F.M., “Title of Invention,” Unites States Patent, No. 0000000
Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
JDEdwards
Schoology
SchoolMaster
Honors and awards
May 1986 Molecular Biology Scholarship Award SIU Presidents Award for Exceptional Students, November 1995 Values in Action Award Baxter Science Employee Distinguished Award, April 1999 Mission Impossible Award Baxter Science Award for Going Above and Beyond Target Goal, January 2001 Franklin Honor Society Highest Honors in Business / Finance Department
Publications
- Geller, R.L., Neuenfeldt, S, Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., Thomas, T.J., and Brauker, J.H. (1997). Immunoisolation of Tumor Cells; Generation of Anti-Tumor Immunity. Through Indirect Presentation of Antigen. Journal of Immunotherapy
- Geller, R.L., Jhingan, A., Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., and Brauker, J.H. (1996). Differential Effects of Cytokines on Tumor Regrowth After Resection. Cancer Vaccines
- Geller, R.L., Jhingan, A., Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., and Brauker, J.H. (1996). Use of TheraCyte System for Cancer Immunotherapy. (1996). Engineering Foundation Conferences, Artificial Organs. Science & Technology. July 21-26
- Geller, R.L., Jhingan, A., Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., and Brauker, J.H. (1996). Cancer Immunotherapy Using Tumor Cells in the TheraCyte System. 2nd International Meeting on Gene Therapy and Immunotherapy of Cancer. Ein Gedi Israel. March 3-7.
- Jhingan, A., Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., Brauker, J.H and Geller, R.L. (1996). Use of an Immunoisolation Device for Gene Therapy of Cancer. San Diego, CA November 14-16.
- Geller, R.L., Neuenfeldt, S, Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., Thomas, T.J., Brauker, J., Carr-Brendel, V., Clarke, R., Hodgett, D., Vergoth, C., Stone, W., Dwardk, V., Chen, R., Nijjar, T., Loudovaris, T., Martinson, L., Johnston, W., and Johnson, R.C. (1995). Keynote Presentation: Immunoisolation in Somatic Cell Gene Therapy. Keynote Symposium on Science. Engineering of Immunoprotected Cell Transplants, Frisco, CO. USA. April 2-8, 1995. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry.
- Geller, R.L., Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., and Brauker, J.H. (1995) Use of an Immunoisolation Device for Cancer Immunotherapy. Cancer Gene Therapy Meeting.
- Geller, R.L., Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., and Brauker, J.H. (1995). Use of an Immunoisolation Device for Cancer Immunotherapy. European Cancer Gene Therapy Meeting.
- Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., Neuenfeldt, S., Thomas, T.J., Brauker, J.H., and Geller, R.L. (1995). Cancer Immunotherapy Utilizing an Immunoisolation Device. Journal of Cellular Biochemistry.
- Geller, R.L., Levon, S.A., Maryanov, D.A., Johnson, R.C., and Brauker, J.H. (1994). Use of an Immunoisolation Device for Cancer Immunotherapy. Cancer Vaccines. Structural Basis for Vaccine Development.
Teaching experience
- 2003 – Present McHenry School District 156
- Taught med and grad students lab techniques to support their research. DNA and RNA isolations, lab equipment, Blotting, radioisotope safety
- Taught aspects of immunology on B and T cells
- Helped Revised the syllabus to meet accreditation standards
- 1991 - 1993 Loyola University Medical School Maywood, IL Research Scientist I Immunology Department
Patents
1994-1997 InventorLastName, F.M., InventorLastName, F.M., “Title of Invention,” Unites States Patent, No. 0000000
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