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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLEEvery person has the propensity to achieve once given the right opportunity.My Philosophy of EducationCAREER GOALTo secure a position as an adjunct instructor, assistant professor, or clinical coordinator where I can utilize my education and work experience.PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYDedicated professional educator with more than 15 years of classroom experience in promoting STEM education inCLINICAL EXPERIENCEFamily MedicineInternal MedicinePediatricsNeurologyPsychiatryObstetrics and GynecologyDermatologyGeneral and Plastic SurgeryCardiologyEmergency MedicineRadiologyWORK EXPERIENCESMERT INCAugust 2023-PresentPresident and FounderWork with different school systems to promote STEM Education. Help to develop science curriculum for middle and high school science courses. Tutor on-line high chemistry, students in STEM related courses in biology, chemistry, and anatomy and physiology using the following platforms: Google Classroom, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. Organized STEM summer camps to spark students interests in the STEM field. Provide instructional support and coaching to teachers as they work to ensure their students reach his or her academic potential. Work with teachers to support best practices in using technology, data, and provide analysis of school wide trends in instruction and make recommendations about areas of improvement. Observe instructional delivery and provide feedback to enhance and support the development of teacher in the science content area.Elevate K-12 Chicago, ILJanuary 2023-June 2023Remote-Science instructorTeach Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, and Earth and Space Science remotely.Follow a prescribed curriculum designed by the Elevate K-12 program team.Entheon Institute Lapeer, MIAugust 2022-June 2023Part-time On-line Science TutorTutor Biology, General Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Earth Science, Chemistry, Physics, Health Sciences, and Environmental Science.South Plaquemines High School/Nunez Community College Buras, LA Chalmette, LA08/2012- 6/22/201608/ 2017- 6/2022Science Instructor/STEM Program Coordinator/ Adjunct ProfessorCollaborated with other instructors to develop STEM related integrated thematic units.Facilitate students learning in order for them to develop higher order critical thinking skills in alignment with the Common Core Standards.Instruct students in understanding fundamentals concepts related Honors and AP Biology, Honors Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Health Sciences Fundamentals, and Anatomy and Physiology/Work with the CTE (Career Technical Education) director to develop instructional plans which will increase students enrollment in CTE courses.Incorporate hands-on strategies to facilitate students understanding of difficult science concepts.Collaborated with peers to generate innovative ways to motivate students to develop an interest in STEM related subjects.Instruct students on test taking strategies to be successful on states standardized test and ACT test.Serve on the Data Management Team to review course and content data, making recommendations regarding revision to improve students performance on state and ACT tests.Collaborate with district curriculum coordinator in selecting textbooks and making suggestions concerning professional development training for teachers.Paulo Freire Charter School Newark, New Jersey07/11/2016-06/30/2017STEM Instructional (Academic) CoachGuided faculty within the school to design and deliver the highest quality curricula and ensured that students learning experiences are engaging and rigorous.Dialogued with teachers within the STEM content areas about their pedagogical practices and planning in order to further each individual teachers development.Performed regularly scheduled classroom observations and feedback sessions, supported curriculum and lesson design, planned and delivered professional development sessions, and shared external professional development opportunities with faculty and school leadership.Supported data-driven instruction to ensure student master of grade-level college readiness and career readiness standards.Provided strategic classroom coaching and follow up to develop model math and science classroom and build school-based math and science content capacity.Provided model teaching and real time coaching to teachers on as needed basis.Worked with teachers to set clear, measurable, student performance goals for students in their individual classes.Fostered teacher analysis of formal and informal assessment data in order to target interventions that will ensure the academic success of all students.Supported teachers to hold all students to high and consistent academic and behavioral expectations.Edison LearningLarry Hawkins Charter School-Chicago, IL/Capitol High Academy for Boys and Girls Charter School-Baton Rouge, La03/2009-06/20012Science Department Chair/Curriculum CoordinatorDeveloped instructional materials for new math and science teachers at a start up school (Larry Hawkins) and a take-over school (Capitol High Academy for Boys and Girls)Collaborated with the Executive Director of Schools and the Academy Director to implement the policies and practices of both Chicago International Charter Schools and Edison Learning.Developed an integrated STEM curriculum to spark the interest of under-represented minority students (98 percent African Americans and 2 percent Hispanics) to pursue careers in STEM Fields.Developed comprehensive curriculum maps in conjunction with workable time-lines to cover basic math and science concepts and skills needed for students to achieve on state standardized tests, as well as, on the ACT test.Conducted in-service training on how to develop integrated thematic units with the aid of technology to improve students performance on high stake tests.Conducted professional development seminars for teachers related to multiculturalism, school climate and culture.Served in the capacity of a science and math coach in preparing new teachers to develop lesson plans and establish routines and procedures to maximize engagement in order to minimize disruptive behaviors which could lead to under-achievement.Beechwood Schools Slough, United Kingdom01/2008 12/2008Visiting Science InstructorCollaborated with British science and math teachers in designing a curriculum which incorporated some of the best practices in instructional methodologies used in American innercity schools.Taught science and math to Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, and Sixth Form students to help prepare them for GCE O levels national exams.Conducted demonstration labs to illustrate some of the basic concepts in physics and chemistry.John Hope College Prep Chicago, Illinois08/2002-12/2007Science Department Chair/Programs CoordinatorReviewed lesson plans and quarterly assessments of every teacher within the science department to make sure instructional rigor was being implemented in the classroom.Worked closely with the assistant principal and director of curriculum in designing instructions that were aligned to state standards.Prepared monthly academic report on students achievement.Coordinated the overall planning, designing, and development of course content and assessments for math and science.Coordinated curriculum innovation, design, and research, to ensure the development and maintenance of the highest quality courses.Assisted in reviewing externally produced content and resources, and worked with vendors to produce contents that were aligned to State Standards.Maintained regular contact with the state DOE and other relevant agencies with regards to standards and other pertinent issues, disseminating information regarding relevant standards or policy changes.Partnered with major universities (University of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, and University of Illinois Chicago) to provide STEM educational services to students who were highly motivated to pursue careers in the STEM fields.Coordinated science fair competition and prepared students to participate in local, state, national, and international science fair and robotics competition.Taught conceptual physics and anatomy and physiology.Hales Franciscan Catholic High School Chicago, Illinois08/1998-5/2000Science Department Chair/Science InstructorTaught Biology, Algebra I and II, and Chemistry to students from grades 9 through 11.Modified the curricula for biology and chemistry to incorporate the various learning modalities of the students. Actively participated in providing college awareness to all students.Sherwin Williams Companies Chicago, Illinois6/1995-8/1998Senior Developmental Analytical ChemistPerformed primarily wet chemistry analysis as well as instrumental analysis on surfactants. Some of the analysis performed included the following: determination of Acid Value, pH, color(APHA, KLETT, and Gardner) determination, percent active(wet and instrumental), density, AXS, Kathon preservatives by HPLC, percent chlorides, sulfates, formaldehyde, glydant, bleach, free-oil, amines, dioxin, and esters. Also adjusted production batches based on customers specification. Preparation of Certificate of AnalysisWorked specifically with high solids coating. Modified existing formulas to meet customers specification or to improve the quality of the product. Performed analysis such as viscosity (Brookfield & Krebs), thixotropy, specific gravity, salt spray (corrosion Resistance), humidity testing, flexibility (Conical Mandrel & T-bend), impact resistance (direct & indirect), abrasive resistance, adhesive testing (crosshatch), color matching as well as ultra-violet (UV) analysis of coatings. Calibration of equipment and instruments to meet ISO-9000 standards. Familiar with the use of the following equipment: Ball Mill, Continuous Mill (COM), High Speed Disperser (HSD), and conventional as well as electrostatic spray guns.BASF Corporation Geismer, Louisiana5/1992-5/1995Quality Control ChemistPerformed chemical analysis such as pH, percent water, manual titration, polymerization, percent solids, bulk density, particle size, acidity, hydrolyzable chlorides, freezing point determination, percent peroxide by titration and UV analysis, compositional analysis by Gas Chromatography(GC), and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography(HPLC), percent residue determination, K-value analysis, percent nitrogen by digestion and by high pressure distillation, color determination by UV analysis, preparation of stock solutions and calibration of instruments to conform to ISO-9000 standards.Exxon Chemical Plant Baton Rouge, Louisiana1/1990-4/1992Quality Control ChemistPerformed chemical analysis such as determination of acidity, viscosity, density, open and close-cup flash points, and sodium analysis by atomic absorption, percent purity, resistivity, refractive index, total oxygen demand, chemical oxygen demand, distillation, and analysis by GC and by HPLC. Duties also included preparation of stock solutions, troubleshooting, and instrument calibration to conform to ISO-9000 standards.SKILLSStrong ability to effectively communicate thoughts/concepts/information clearly, in both verbal and written form.Act with dignity and respect, connecting with both internal and external partners. Gains confidence and trust of others through principled behavior.Ability to demonstrate adaptability. Work effectively in faces of stress, ambiguity, difficult situations and changing priorities. Manage time effectively and meet deliverable deadlines.Competent with Microsoft Office suite, SMART Board technology, Interactive white board technology, Black-Board Technology, and many order instructional software technology.Quickly able to learn new concepts, systems and processes.Have a strong desire to constantly learn and explore new, innovative technologies.Build effective working relationships and collaborate as a team player, using positive flow of communication when voicing concerns.Strong trouble shooting skills.EDUCATIONDoctor of Medicine-12/2023Washington University of Health Science Belize, Central AmericaEducational Specialist-Curriculum and Instructions (EdS)-5/2015Liberty University: Lynchburg, Virginia (GPA: 3.6)MAT-Secondary Education/Biology-5/2005Chicago State university, Chicago, Illinois (GPA: 3.5)Basic Medical Sciences-5/2000-9/2001Spartan University School of Medicine, Vieux Fort, St. Lucia (GPA: 3.12)Graduate Studies Certificate in Environmental Science-7/1991Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (GPA: 3.7)BSc-Biology (major) and Chemistry (minor)-12/1989Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (GPA: 3.2)PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSNational Science Teachers Association (NSTA)Louisiana Association of Educators (LAE)National Association of Professional OrganizationAssociation of American EducatorsAssociation of Supervision and CurriculumAmerican Chemical SocietyASCD, Learn, Teach, and LeadAmerican Medical Association/American Academy of Family MedicineEDUCATORS LICENSELouisiana Level-3 Educators License-ActiveOTHER ORGANIZATIONFounder and president of SMERT (Science, Math, Engineering, Research, and Technology) Incorporated.Founder and president of SEA (STEM Education Advancement)PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONSCardiovascular Diseases in PregnancyHow to Spark the Interest of Underrepresented Minorites in Pursuing Careers in the STEM Field.Underrepresented Minority Students advancement in STEM Education.The Prevalence of Diabetes in Rural CommunitiesThe Correlation between Diabetes, Hypertension, and the Minority Population |
