Catherine I. Muldoon
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Rockaway Park, NY 11694
EDUCATION
Boston College, Lynch School of Education Chestnut Hill, MA
Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction May 2020
Recipient of full tuition scholarship
Capstone Project: Integration of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy into Current Chemistry Curriculum
Saint Anslem College Manchester NH
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry May 2017
CERTIFICATION
New York State Initial Chemistry Teacher License In progress
New Hampshire Chemistry Teacher Certification May 2017-present
EXPERIENCE
Total Specialties Inc. Linden, NJ
Laboratory Chemist July 2020-Present
Research and development of new products
Worked independently and with teams internationally to design new lubricants
Conducted analysis of shear spray products from various locations internationally and communicated with customers regarding results as well as recommendations for best use
Chemical instrumentation including but not limited to: UV-Vis, IR, Brookfield Viscometer, Pour Point, Foam Sequence, Flash Point, Demulse, TAN / TBN, moisture analyzers.
Use of ASTM test methods and assisted in updating Total laboratory test methods
Calibration of certain instruments including Mettler Toledo pH / conductivity meter
Participation in team meetings to discuss and plan trials for laboratory tests
Assisted with quality control procedures for the plant
THB Intermediaries New York, NY
Per Diem Technical Assistant May 2019-Present
December 2018- February 2018
May 2017- August 2017
Assist insurance underwriters with processing of new and existing customer service requests
Collaborate with team members to provide excellent service to clients
Prepare insurance policies & endorsements
Maintain accurate client records by processing and compiling electronic documents
Provide administrative support with the underwriting & sales processes
Assist with special projects as directed by senior team members
Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment
Huntington Learning Center New York, NY
Per Diem Instructor, Chemistry February 2019-August 2019
Provided individualized tutoring to students preparing for standardized testing
Implemented curriculum provided by center
Created positive, supportive environment for learners
The Mary Louis Academy New York, NY
Substitute Chemistry Teacher March 2018-June 2018
Facilitated student learning through direct instruction, lab sessions, problem solving, and discussion
Prepared and delivered presentations about chemical elements, compounds, and reactions
Educated students on lab safety and ensured lab experiments were carried out responsibly
Responsible for class preparation, classroom management and record keeping
Developed rapport, and maintained excellent relationships with students and parents
Collaborated with teaching staff and administrators to evaluate and modify class curriculum
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
Laboratory Instructor, Organic Chemistry August 2017-December 2017
Collaborated with faculty on experiments and assessments for laboratory assignments
Supervised laboratory sections and evaluated adult learners’ performance during the semester
Evaluated lab reports, quizzes, lab practicals, and lab notebooks for enrolled students
Integrated technology into classroom using mobile devices, electronic smart boards and PowerPoint
Conducted safety inspections of the organic chemistry teaching labs and support areas
Prepared equipment, reagents, and pre-laboratory presentations for each lab section
Maintained organic instrument lab and instruments
Arranged proper clean-up and waste disposal for each lab section
Assisted with chemical waste handling, reporting, and disposal for the department
Completed Laboratory Safety Training Program
SKILLS
Gas chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
IR Spectroscopy
UV-Vis Spectroscopy
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Thin Layer Chromatography
Critical thinking
Problem Solving
Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
Resilience
Flash Point
Customer service
Teambuilding
Pour point
Microsoft Outlook / Teams
Communication
Brookfield Viscometer
Microsoft Excel