Sushma Kumar

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Frisco, Texas

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2+ years of teaching experience at different levels. Possesses a Master's degree in Chemistry from California State University, Los Angeles, Master's degree in Science from CSJM University (Kanpur, India) and Bachelor Degree in Science & Education.

TEACHING CERTIFICATION STATUS

Completed one of two requirements for TEA certification -

• Passed TExES CHEMISTRY 7-12 (CAT) Test Code 240 with 247 scores.

• Currently preparing for PEDAGOGY & PROF RESP EC-12 (CAT) Test Code 160 while scoring 229 in the previous attempt.

EDUCATION

CAL STATE University, Los Angeles (CSULA)

MS Chemistry

• Graduated in July 2017

CCS University Meerut, India

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed),

• Graduated in May 2005

CSJM University Kanpur, India

Masters of Science,

• Graduated in May 2002

Bachelor of Science,

• Graduated in May 2000

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

DIET (District Institute of Education & Training) Bulandshahr, India

Basic Teaching Certificate

• Completed in May 2009

WORK PERMIT

• I have the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to allow work in the USA.

SKILLS

• Teaching skills: Chemistry Subject to various grades including graduate and undergraduate students.

• Laboratory skills: Organic synthesis, Titration, Crystallization, Purification, Distillation, Separation, Column Chromatography (Gravity Column Chromatography, Flash Column Chromatography), Thin-layer Chromatography (TLC), Extraction, Dilutions.

• Instrumental skills such as the operation and the interpretation of data from, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR).

• Computer Software - Gaussian, Chem3D, Chemdraw Professional, Mestrenova, Bruker.

PROJECT & LABORATORY WORK

Sep 2015 – July 2017

Dr. Linda Tunstad Research Group

Research Advisor – Dr. Linda Tunstad (Professor of Chemistry, Program Director (Bridges to the Future), Associate Director (MORE Program)

• Worked on the project titled Heterodimer Molecular Capsules I: Synthesis and Characterization via Temperature, pH, or solvent composition.

• Worked as an assistant for the project - Biscavaitand Model Systems for Surface Recognition and Self-Assembling Oligomers

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

EASTFIELD COLLEGE, MESQUITE, TX

Adjunct Faculty, Sep 2018 – March 2019

• Taught introductory and General Chemistry undergraduate classes for Chemistry.

• Prepared course material, homework assignments, and handouts to students for CHEM 1412 (General Chemistry) and CHEM 1409 (Introductory Chemistry)

• Demonstrated a continued commitment to undergraduate teaching through full participation in the college community.

CSJM UNIVERSITY KANPUR (FEROZ GANDHI COLLEGE)

Assistant Teacher, Aug 2002 – April 2003

• Taught introductory and undergraduate classes for Chemistry.

• Assisted professors writing course material, homework assignments and handouts.

• Demonstrated a continued commitment to undergraduate teaching through full participation in the college community.

SMR MATRICULATION SCHOOL, WEST MAMBALAM, CHENNAI, INDIA

Science Teacher, Class X, July 2006 to August 2007

• Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 10th grade, administered tests and evaluations and analyzed student performance.

• Conducted group/individual reading, math, and science activities.

• Participated in faculty and parent conferences.

GOVT. SCHOOL BULANDSAHAR, INDIA

Teacher, June 2009 – Jan 2012

• Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 5th grade, administered tests and evaluations and analyzed student performance.

• Conducted group/individual reading, math, and science activities.

• Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction.

• Participated in faculty and parent conferences.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Expert in Microsoft Office, with a focus on PowerPoint Presentations.

• Bilingual in Hindi and English

• Web and tech-savvy, require little to no training

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