MEIR CYNAMON
**** **** **** ****** ( Brooklyn, NY 11229
917-***-**** ( ***********@*****.***
Education
Polytechnic Institute of NYU, New York, NY
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, June 2012
. Cumulative GPA: 3.6
. Directed Study in Mercury Emission Control
. Member, Omega Chi Epsilon Kappa Chapter (National Chemical Engineering
Honor Society)
. Coursework included: Mass Transfer and Fluid Dynamics, Kinetics and
Thermodynamics Engineering, Process Design
Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering, May 2010
. Cumulative GPA: 3.3
. Treasurer, American Institute of Chemical Engineers NYU Chapter
Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Cum Laude, February 2007
Experience
Ohr Yisroel Academy, Brooklyn, NY
High School Chemistry Enrichment Teacher, January 2014 - Present
. Prepare and implement General Chemistry curriculum for 15 tenth grade
students
. Provide stimulating lectures with emphasis on developing critical
thinking skills and cultivating scientific curiosity
. Prepare students for NY State Regents examination
Klk Environmental LLC., Kearny, NJ
Chemical Engineer, May 2011 - November 2013
. Prepared chemical solutions to remediate contaminated soil
. Implemented environmental technologies for site remediation and waste
operation
. Ran pilot experiments involving formulation and testing of the
efficacy of various chemical solutions for soil remediation
. Tested for contamination by withdrawing and analyzing samples from the
site
. Supervised removal of dysfunctional underground storage tanks to
minimize spillage
. Prepared rare and specialty chemicals and formulations including
selenourea and resveratrol
. Marketed chemicals to prospective industrial and healthcare companies
Otsar Family Services, Brooklyn, NY
Direct Care Worker, February 2007 - August 2008
. Counseled developmentally disabled adults at day-habilitation center
. Motivated clients to learn about and participate in activities of
daily living
. Helped improve clients' socialization skills
. Assisted clients in volunteering at various institutions and
organizations
Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Research Volunteer for Department of Infectious Diseases, April 2006 -
September 2006
. Worked as research technician in infectious diseases laboratory
. Conducted experiments and collected data for a study involving
bacterial resistance
. Presented usable data to physicians to broaden their research and
understanding in the field
Licensure
. NY State Engineer in Training / Fundamentals of Engineering
Certificate
. 40 Hour HAZWOPER as per OSHA CFR 29 1910.120
. Confined Space Entry Permit as per OSHA CFR 29 1910.145
SKILLS
. Honed teaching skills and innate ability to convey complicated subject
matter in an understandable format
. Strong research experience and problem-solving abilities
. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Matlab and Aspen