BRETT FRIEL

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EDUCATION

FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY, Hays, KS

Masters of Science in Education, GPA 4.0/4.0, May 2016

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Moline, IL

Masters of Science in Biology, Zoology with Emphasis in Ethology, GPA 4.0/4.0, Phi Kappa Phi, June 2010

Thesis: The effects of construction noise on a family group of Gabriella’s Crested Gibbons (Nomascus gabriellae)

KNOX COLLEGE, Galesburg, IL

Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Environmental Studies with a minor in Chemistry, 3.08/4.0 GPA, June 2008

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION:

DIS Study Abroad in Scandinavia, Copenhagen: biology studies and field research - sampling of Baltic Sea bottom-dwelling fauna; adaptations of shellfish (Macoma balthica) in Finland to survive in anoxic environments. Aug - Dec 2007

EXPERIENCE

2010 - 2017

PRIME ENGLISH ACADEMY, Seongnam, Republic of Korea (South Korea)

The academy aids in development of English language skills and proficiency for English Language Learners

Head, Native English Instructor

Progressed to senior role on team, providing guidance and coordination to six native English instructors

Recognized as exemplary teacher in 2016 Seongnam annual award ceremony

Discovered and screened talent to join the team during periods of both contraction and growth

Trained and on-boarded newly hired instructors for elementary and middle school English programs

Initiated and coordinated course and syllabus design shift from teacher to learner-centered development

Implemented new collaborative technology in classrooms, to improve learning production

2009 - 2010

BLACKHAWK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Moline, Illinois

Course: Introduction to Human Biology and Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology

Adjunct Biology Professor

Taught cell structure and function, genetics, and systems biology in lecture / discussion format

Developed course and curriculum design

2007-2007

GENENTECH, a member of the Roche group, Oceanside, California

The Oceanside plant manufactures clinical biologics drug substances in a highly automated facility.

Intern, Clinical Cell Culture

Updated validation protocols for cell culture manufacturing plant sterilizing autoclaves

Provided department leaders weekly updates to ensure proper follow-up of project and tasks

Followed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

ACTIVITIES

Lifeguard, Galesburg Illinois, 2004 – 2007; Seoul Brew Club, Seoul, South Korea: Sport and team player: Hockey (Canada Ball Hockey Korea), Baseball (Seoul Baseball League)