Larry Spadacini
Bronx, New York 10461
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Objective
To secure a position as a laboratory technician in the New York area. Education
Queens College of the City University of New York
Masters of Arts in Teaching, GPA: 3.9
Date of Graduation: September 2018
Queens College of the City University of New York
Post Baccalaureate Initial Advanced Certificate, GPA: 3.9 Certified in Biology and Chemistry
Date of Graduation: June 2016
Queens College of the City University of New York
Master of Arts in Biochemistry, GPA: 3.0
Date of Graduation: February 2012
Queens College of the City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, (Minor in Biology and Philosophy) Date of Graduation: February 1988 (worked 15-20 hrs. during college) Affiliations and Awards
Member of the American Chemical Society - ACS
NJEHA Paschal Nwako Scholarship for Registered Environmental Health Specialists - (REHS) at Rutgers University.
Pertinent Courses
Advanced Biochemistry, Basic and Advanced Laboratory Research in Biochemistry, Physical Biochemistry and Advanced Organic Chemistry. Graduate Level Research Courses-
Studies of DNA repair, mutation and recombination in yeast. Techniques of genetic analysis including radioactive labeling using tritium, electrophoresis and microbial cell culture procedures. Experiments analyzing transformants for genetic changes. Dr. Samuni’s Lab: Feb. 2012 - Jun. 2012 and Feb. 2015 – Jun. 2015- Performed research on the survival rate of B. subtilis using NO and H2O2. 2
Rutgers University: EPH Course: Jun. 3 - Jul. 19, 2013- Environment and Public Health.
Skills and Abilities
Experiments
Various forms of absorption spectrometry, such as UV, IR and CD, under supervision. NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) and HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) also under supervision. Gel column chromatography and synthesis of complex compounds such as DEET and oil of cloves. Bomb calorimetry, mass spectrometry and basic research techniques used in the field of biochemistry such as experiments studying enzyme kinetics. Work Experience
8/31/2019 – 12/6/2019
Teacher of Regents and Honors Chemistry (Leave Replacement) Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, New York
9/1/2018 – 8/30/2019
Teacher of Regents Biology/Living Environment
Spring Valley High School in Spring Valley, New York. 9/6/2016 – 6/28/2017
Teacher of Regents Chemistry and AP Biology at Mathematics, Science Research, and Technology (MAST) in Queens, New York.
12/1/2015 – 9/1/2016 – Chyten Tutoring Center
I tutored Regents High School Chemistry and AP Chemistry. In addition, SAT and ACT Test Preparation.
5/19/2015 – 6/30/2015 - Substitute Teacher in various NYC Public Schools. 2/1/2012 – 6/30/2012 - 1 on 1 Academic Tutors
I tutored Math and English to a high-need 7th grader in the Bronx, New York. 2/1/2012 – 6/30/2012 - Herald Education Center
I tutored Regents High School Chemistry and AP Chemistry. Computer Skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Also, familiarity of many types of analytical techniques commonly used in the laboratory. References
Available upon request