Amanda J. Link

*** ******* ******, ****** *****, IL 60081 847-***-**** ac74w0@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a full-time position utilizing and applying my knowledge, industrial, and academic background in Science, math, and teaching. I hoping to return to a lab environment that will utilize my love to educate others while also strengthening my skills in chemistry. My dedication to education and strong organization skills will be very beneficial in providing quality outcomes for a multitude of tasks.

Education

Bachelors 2008 Monmouth College

Major: Chemistry

Minor: Mathematics

Masters 2013 Rockford University

Major: Secondary Science Education

EXPERIENCE

Wet Lab Chemist

Environmental Labs and Technologies June 2009 – April 2010

Performed EPA compliance tests on water and soil samples.

Collected and recorded data in a timely and organized fashion.

Methods used: hexane extractions, bomb calorimetry, and sulfur titrations. EPA method 1664.

Reported all data accurately into OMEGA.

Edited and updated SOP’s to ensure methods were up to date.

Educator

GKHS 2013-15 GNHS 2015-16 Maternity Leaves 2016-17 ZCMS 2017-18 MCCHS 2018-present

Plan and taught chemistry and other lab science courses.

Created supplementary materials based on differentiated learning needs for each lesson.

Planned and created meaningful assessments that produced useful student growth data.

Planned and implemented meaningful fieldtrips for my courses.

Taught ACT test prep courses and lessons.

Implemented ChemSquad, an afterschool chemistry help session for all chemistry students.

Coached basketball and academic team.

Subject specialist and district PLC leader, school communications committee, subject and cross curricular teams.

Other Experience

General Chemistry Lab Teaching Assistant Monmouth College January 2006 – December 2008

Assisted and supervised 3 hour weekly lab for 30 undergraduate science majors.

Prepared stock solutions for each lab; collected; assisted students with understanding and carrying out procedures and writing reports; enforced laboratory safety; guided students through safety procedures and lab techniques.

Walgreens September 2004 – September 2013

Collaborated as a team to accomplish tasks.

Trained new employees in logistics, computers, and service.

Utilized conversational Spanish to help customers stay well, be well, and live well.

Participated in most community service events for charity.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office • MasteryManager •Smart board •PowerSchool •Adobe •Skyward •Haiku

Rediker •Imagine Learning •Outlook •Google Education Suite

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