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Idaho Falls, Id, Us

Idaho Falls, Id, Us

‣ Provides testing, technical and quality support for the terminals in Arizona, California and Oregon. ‣ Oversees the quality program at Coolidge, Irwindale, Mojave, Tucson and White City terminals. ‣ Manages/oversees binder and emulsion AASHTO-accredited testing laboratories at the Tucson Plant and Coolidge Asphalt Terminal. ‣ Performs routine laboratory testing for asphalt, polymer-modified asphalts, and asphalt emulsion products.‣ Asphalt Institute's National Emulsion certified technician.‣ Asphalt Institute's National Binder certified technician.

Idaho Falls, Id, Us

‣ Asphalt emulsion formulation work and product certification to meet quality and specifications standards.‣ Responsible for all lab testing equipment. Maintain equipment fully operational, calibrated, and up to date on preventive maintenance.‣ Training of operations personnel in proper product sampling and testing.

Idaho Falls, Id, Us

‣ Asphalt emulsion research, testing and emulsion manufacturing/product development.‣ Formulation work with asphalt emulsion and polymer-modified asphalts.‣ Testing of aggregate gradation and slurry/microsurfacing mix designs.‣ Quality control for the company plants.‣ Quality assurance to meet quality and specifications standards.‣ Training of laboratory technicians in asphalt and emulsion testing procedures.‣ Knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO and state methods, as well as state and agency specifications for asphalt emulsions and asphalt binders analyses.‣ Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) certified laboratory for testing materials.‣ AASHTO Accredited Laboratory

Idaho Falls, Idaho, Us

Tucson, Az, Us

‣ Provide instruction and conduct classes in accordance with the philosophy of the College and within the course of study defined by the Science Department, and perform necessary educational obligations.‣ Cooperate with full-time faculty members and lab staff in regard to educational matters.‣ Attend scheduled meetings called by authorized personnel.‣ Keep accurate records and submit all records when required.‣ Evaluate student performance and conduct fair evaluations applied equally to all students.‣ Refer to counseling services any student whose scholastic or personal needs require special attention.

Tucson, Az, Us

Temporary/part-time position at the Pima Community College Northwest Campus.‣ Preparation of instructional laboratory exercises, faculty support, maintenance of equipment, instructional media, and other materials used for classes and demos.‣ Provide students with orientation of the laboratory, explain policies and procedures, and answer questions.‣ Ordering, stocking, and monitoring office supplies and equipment needed for daily operation of the laboratory.‣ Assistance with the development and implementation of new laboratory procedures.‣ Training, monitoring, and assisting the work of student aides.‣ Perform other duties of similar nature or level.

Tucson, Arizona, Us

‣ Taught discussion sections and undergraduate chemistry laboratories.‣ Evaluated and grade reports, quizzes and assignments, recorded grades, and assisted in tutoring room duties, and informed students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work.‣ Proctored and graded chemistry lecture exams.‣ Ensured laboratory rooms were ready to receive students, and demonstrated correct use of laboratory equipment and conveyed laboratory and safety rules to students.‣ Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss laboratory materials and discussion slides.‣ Taught special make-up laboratory sessions and assisted students who attended.‣ Substituted other TAs in case of emergency as needed, time permitting.‣ Assisted the course instructor in consulting and monitoring other TAs and provided general advice.‣ Assisted and tracked other GenChem TAs websites.‣ Worked on other educational projects, time permitting.‣ Experience in supervising, setting up laboratory equipment and laboratory preparation.

Tucson, Arizona, Us

• Research done in the area of organic electronics under the supervision of Professor Oliver L.A. Monti.• Investigated the charge-transfer dynamics in hybrid organic/inorganic semiconductor devices, and how covalently-linked organic molecules modify the electronic and optical properties, and surface chemistry of inorganic semiconductors, such as zinc oxide.• Improved and redesigned the single-molecule confocal microscope and addition of new capabilities.• Mentored and supervised 1 undergraduate research assistant.• Trainings in laser safety, radiation generating machines, and vacuum systems.• Experience learning and performing photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS and XPS), and data analysis.• Worked with high-vacuum (HV) and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems.• Experience with Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Confocal Microscopy, Lasers, Optics, Microscopy in general, Single-molecule spectroscopy, Surface analysis, data analysis.

Tucson, Arizona, Us

TA Experience:‣ Taught undergraduate chemistry laboratories and discussion sections for 4 semesters and 1 summer session. Courses: CHEM 151, CHEM 151-XXI (Chemical Thinking), CHEM 152.‣ Worked supervised by Mr. Steve L. Brown and Dr. Anne B. Padias.TA Duties:‣ Taught discussion sections and undergraduate chemistry laboratories (general chemistry). Weekly discussions were taught to 48-96+ students.‣ Ensured laboratory rooms were ready to receive students.‣ Demonstrated correct use of laboratory equipment and enforced laboratory and safety rules.‣ Evaluated and graded examinations, reports, quizzes and assignments, and recorded grades on D2L (Desire-2-Learn educational platform).‣ Returned assignments to students according with established deadlines.‣ Scheduled and held regular office/tutor hours to meet with students.‣ Informed students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports and proposals.‣ Proctored and graded chemistry lecture exams.‣ Attended weekly staff meetings to discuss laboratory materials and discussion slides, as well as teaching approaches.As a graduate student, attended school and took core courses related to my major and minor, and took several examinations in addition to regular courses.

San Juan, Puerto Rico , Pr

• Coordination of a tutoring program project for General Chemistry students under the supervision of Dr. Liz M. Diaz-Vazquez. The project was developed in part under the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) grant.• Administered and proctored Chemistry lecture exams.• Developed and revised instructional materials and assessment problems to be used by tutors and instructors.• Weekly coordination meetings were held with tutors to discuss assessment problems and teaching approaches.• Managed and updated Chemistry lecture websites on the university's Blackboard academic platform.

San Juan, Puerto Rico , Pr

• Teaching Assistant (TA) for the undergraduate laboratories of Analytical Chemistry (CHEM-3225) and Instrumental Chemical Analysis (CHEM-4015), under the supervision of Dr. Liz M. Diaz-Vazquez.• Prepared chemical solutions and quality control standards for students, and kept an inventory of chemical supplies.• Evaluated and graded students' laboratory work, performance, assignments, quizzes, and lab reports.• Demonstrated use of the laboratory equipment and enforced laboratory rules.• Supervised students' laboratory work and monitored students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.• Provided personal guidance when the professor was not immediately available.

San Juan, Puerto Rico , Pr

• Worked under the supervision of Dr. Ingrid Montes, Professor.• Developed assessment exercises, handouts, and study materials for undergraduate students in Organic Chemistry.• Held weekly discussion sessions to assist students with course-related inquiries and practice problems.• Assessed students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.• Attended weekly coordination meetings to discuss teaching strategies and assessment exercises.• Reviewed class material with students by discussing text and working solutions to problems.• Participated in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.

San Juan, Puerto Rico , Pr

‣ Worked under the supervision of Dr. Liz M. Diaz-Vazquez, Assistant Professor.‣ Tutoring program project was developed in part under the support of the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) grant.‣ Development and revision of assessment exercises, handouts, and study materials for undergraduate students in General Chemistry.‣ Held weekly discussion sessions to assist students with course-related inquiries and practice problems.‣ Proctored, and graded chemistry lecture exams and assessments.‣ Reviewed class material with students by discussing text and working solutions to problems.‣ Organized tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.‣ Prepared and facilitated tutoring workshops and academic support sessions for small groups of students.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemistry