Chemistry Instruction & Leadership
Resume:
Blanks Branick, III **** N. Galvez St. New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone 504-***-**** cell 731-***-**** cell **********@*****.***
Objective: To gain a position in Science and Mathematics education as an Instructor of chemistry as well as Science
Leadership.
Work experience:
Firstline Schools New Orleans, LA Clark Preparatory High School Science Dept Head/Chemistry Instructor 01/15 – 05/15
Head of the Science Department & Coaching Science Teachers & Teaching Chemistry
Working with Dean of Testing on EOC & ACT Science Concerns
Herzing University New Orleans, LA Kenner Campus Dept. of General Education 03/14 – 08/14
Instructor of Environmental Science and MathematicsWork with Science Tutors and Math Tutoring LabTeaching lecture and laboratory environmental sciences courses as well as developmental math.
MATCH EDUCATION 1555 Poydras New Orleans, LA 01/14-05/14
Outside Observer for K-12 New Orleans Public Charter SchoolsEvaluate & rate classroom management skills & lesson rigor
for MATCH coached teachers.
Film Industry/Acting/Photography/Directing New Orleans, LA 10/13 – Present
Background extra and featured extra on several TV shows, Feature Films and Web Projects in the New Orleans area.
Credits: 22 Jump St., Refugio, Selfless, Parallels, Star Crossed, Mississippi Grind, Ghosts (Canadian), Midnight Special, NCIS: NOLA, Tobacco Free Louisiana Commercial, Get Hard, The Best of Me, Terminator, Jurassic Park.
Delgado Community College Division of Science & Mathematics 08/10 – 10/13
Instructor of Chemistry, Physical Science and Mathematics
Manage Science Tutors and Math Tutoring Lab
Assistant in the Delgado Community College MATH FLEX Lab West Bank Campus
Tutor for chemistry, mathematics & standardized exams (MCAT, PCAT, DAT, etc)
Lane College Division of Natural Science 08/08 – 07/10
Instructor of Chemistry and Physical Science
Manage Science Tutors and Math Tutoring Lab
Advisor to the S.T.E.M. and Pre-Professional Students
Undergraduate Chemistry Research Coordinator
Rust College Division of Math & Science 08/06 – 05/09
Instructor of Chemistry, Physical Science, Environmental Science and Mathematics
Manage Science Tutors and Math Tutoring Lab
Search Committee Member for Chair of the Division of Math and Science
Coordinator of the Pre-Professional, Health, Biomedical/Math and Science Clubs.
Committee Member for Evaluations, Extended Contracts and Promotions at Rust College
Participant in the 13th, 14th,15th & 16th Annual African Leadership Conference Rust College
Participant in the 1st Annual African Leadership Conference Alabama A & M University
Participant in the 1st Annual Harambee Conference Fisk University
Participant in the Dental Pre-Health Advisors Workshop Meharry Medical College
Participant in the Short Course Development and Study of Advanced Sensors Alabama A&M
Participant in the Prof. Dev. Workshop 7th/8th grade Math & Science Teachers Alabama A&M
W.E.B. DuBois Preparatory Academy Grades 10 -12 08/05 – 11/05
Instructor for Algebra II, Precalculus, Chemistry and Physics.
Nsoroma Institute for African Centered Education Grade 8 06/05 – 08/05
Instructor for summer school Physical Science and Math.
Wayne State University Chemistry Department 08/04 – 06/05
PhD. Student, Instructor for Organic Chemistry labs and Research assistant.
M.A.S.A.I Science and Math Academic Enrichment Program 08/04 – Present
Independently operated science and mathematics awareness initiative designed to strengthen the understanding and
application of scientific knowledge.
Fisk University Amp in Science, Math & Engineering Program 07/04 – 08/04
Instructor of Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry for accelerated high school juniors and seniors.
Fisk University Dept. of Chemistry 09/02 – 08/04
Adjunct Professor of General & Organic Chemistry, Laboratory Coordinator for Organic Chemistry
Archer Daniels and Midland Jackson, TN 08/01 - 03/02
Temp Lab technician performing protein, fat and sodium analyses via GC, MS, IR and various wet end chemistry methods.
Lane College Jackson, TN 08/00 – 07/01
Instructor of College Algebra, Trigonometry and Precalculus.
Tutor of chemistry and advisor to pre-professional health science students (MCAT, DAT, PCAT, etc)
Buckman Laboratories Memphis, TN 01/96 – 04/96
Temp position as a lab technician testing paper samples from pulp and paper mills
Exxon Chemicals Baton Rouge, LA Summer 1991, 1992, 1993
Chemistry Chemical Engineering intern within the chemicals division.
Purity optimization and process development of isopropyl alcohol byproducts from the oil refinery.
Research Interests:
Organic Synthesis of biologically active compounds Noncovalent interactions of biomolecules
Environmental chemistry Petroleum chemistry
Development of undergraduate chemistry research programs
Development of 5th – 12th grade science and math awareness initiatives.
Activities:
Nanotechnology Summer Program Alabama A&M University 2008 & 2007
HBCU Faculty Leadership Development Conferenc e2007
AMBRCMS Summer Biomedical Science Research Conference Judge 2007
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program Univ. of MS 2006
73rd Annual MAC Conference Rust College 2006
15th Annual NAAAHP Conference Benedict College 2006
NASA Faculty Participant on the NASA Science Writing Grant 2006
Judge for the 2005 Science Fair at Nsoroma Institute
Coaching/Refereeing (Soccer, Basketball, Football, Baseball)
Education: Southern University of Baton Rouge, LA PhD. Student 2015 – Present
Wayne State University Detroit, MI PhD. Student 2004 – 2005
Fisk University Nashville, TN M.A. Chemistry 2001 Magna Cum Laude
Lane College Jackson, TN B.S. Chemistry 1995 Magna Cum Laude
Xavier University New Orleans, LA Chemical Engineering 1990 – 1993
Awards received:
Wayne State Univ. Joseph Jasper Graduate Scholarship Fall 04 – Winter 05
Wayne State Univ. Excellence in Teaching Award Fall 04 – Winter 05
Wayne State Univ. Chemistry Dept. Graduate Teaching Assistantship
National Institutes of Health Biomedical Brides Scholar 1997 -1999
John Bowman International Exchange Student to University of Zimbabwe
Lane College Valedictorian Summer Commencement 1995
Office of Naval Research Scholar 1991 – 1995
Gas Products Association Scholar 1991 – 1992
Exxon Chemical Technology Scholar 1990 – 1993
References:
Susan C. Gebhardt *********@*******.***
Instructor, Herzing University OnlineGeneral Education Department Chair
Herzing University New Orleans
2500 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, Louisiana 70062 ph: 504-***-****
Jason Morgan *******@*******.***
President of Kenner Campus
Herzing University New Orleans
2500 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, Louisiana 70062 ph: 504-***-****
John Lowe
History Educator/Coach
Memphis City Schools
Memphis, TN 38126 ph: 901-***-****
Dominick Walker ********@*****.***
Dominick Walker Creative
Studio and Art Gallery
Houston, TX ph:415-***-****
Keisha Mendoza
Instructor, Delgado Community College
West Bank Campus
New Orleans, LA 70114 ph: 504-***-****
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