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Chicago, Illinois

Prepare and present original lessons and assessments to Physical/Earth Science and Chemistry classes of fifteen to thirty-five students in in-person, hybrid, and synchronous online formats. Maximize technology and multimedia instruction (Computer-based experiments and simulations, Document camera and SMART Board, UV-VIS spectrophotometers, temperature and pH probes). Collaborate with Tutoring Center and Physical Sciences Department faculty and staff members to plan and conduct interim chemistry workshops.

Hinsdale, Illinois, United States

Tutor individuals and small groups of high school and college students on chemistry, earth science, and standardized test preparation topics.

Hinsdale, Il

Managed classes of fifteen to twenty-five students, some of which were co-taught with a teacher from the Special Education Department. . Led Chemistry/Physics teachers in the development of local learning standards, development of new curriculum, and modification of existing curriculum. Authored lessons according to the tenets of Understanding by Design, and aligned them with state and local learning standards. Maximized technology and multi-media instruction (Classroom Response System, LabQuest Pro, ExamView, Class Response System, Computer-based experiments and simulations). Instituted positive, relationship-based classroom management techniques to ensure appropriate student behavior and high levels of engagement. Collaborated with colleagues to author successful grant proposals.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Headed a team of Graduate Teaching Assistants in publishing class notes, organizing and attending office hours, supervising laboratory experiments, and grading quizzes and exams for a General Chemistry course. Ran four discussion sections that supplemented the course instructor’s lectures, for which I wrote and presented twice-weekly problem sets.• Ran four discussion sections that supplemented the course instructor’s lectures, for which I wrote and presented twice-weekly problem sets.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Under the guidance of Professor Shannon S. Stahl, performed palladium-catalyzed aminations of alkenes to form biologically active nitrogen-containing heterocycles and functional groups. Presented the results of my research and literature reviews to members of the university’s chemistry community. Participated in the preparation of successful grant proposals to the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Health.

M.S.Ed., Education And Social Policy

M.S., Organic Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Women in Chemistry Club

B.S., Chemistry, Applied Psychology

Activities and Societies: Chemistry Club President, Alpha Phi Fraternity Vice President of Marketing, America Reads Tutor