Experience

Stearns High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School Math Teacher

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Teaching Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, and Trigonometry Teaching Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, and Trigonometry



Granite Street School

• Millinocket, Maine, United States

• Computer Lab/Title 1 Interventionist

  • Aug 2021 - Jul 2022



Holistic Learning Co

• Online Tutor

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021



Fessenden Geo-Technical, LLC

• Bangor, Maine, United States

• Field Technician

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Construction Materials Testing. I worked as a consultant inspector for Maine Department of Transportation. Inspection duties included checking temperatures of trucks that were unloading asphalt for paving operations, checking total tonnage used based on the surface area that was paved, checking air temperature to be sure it was in spec for paving operations, and making sure there were no debris, oil leaks, etc. on the milled surfaces that were to be paved. I also shadowed a level 3 inspector during guard rail and milling operations. Show less



Cerahelix

• United States
• Renewables & Environment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Chemist

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2021

  Under general supervision of the R&D Director, I perform all types of tasks and tests in conjunction with developing ceramic membranes for use in liquid filtration. This includes sol gel chemistry, DNA handling and characterization, dip coating, end coating, and developing QC methods for product quality checks. I'm also part of the product development team, as well as the Health & Environmental Safety Committee. I operate specialized testing and analytical equipment including: HPLC, field emission SEM, biophotometers, and pH probes. I also organize and maintain R&D and clean room areas, conduct research to improve product development, maintain chemical & consumable inventories, manage a detailed membrane database, and write & update Standard Operating Procedures for our laboratory methods.As a research chemist, I will also be taking on more independent projects that will aim to enhance our product, improve our yield, and reduce cost/waste. Show less

• Research And Development Associate

  • Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

  Under general supervision of the R&D Director, I perform all types of tasks and tests in conjunction with developing ceramic membranes for use in liquid filtration. This includes sol gel chemistry, DNA handling and characterization, dip coating, end coating, and developing QC methods for product quality checks. I'm also part of the product development team, as well as the Health & Environmental Safety Committee. I operate specialized testing and analytical equipment including: HPLC, field emission SEM, biophotometers, and pH probes. I also organize and maintain R&D and clean room areas, conduct research to improve product development, maintain chemical & consumable inventories, manage a detailed membrane database, and write & update Standard Operating Procedures for our laboratory methods. Show less

• Laboratory Technician

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2017

  I'm currently contributing to the research and development of Picohelix™, a patented picofiltration membrane applied mainly to ceramic supports for the purification of various solutions.Responsibilities and Experience Include:-Sol-gel chemistry (preparing membrane solutions prior to applying to tubes)-DNA solution preperation (dialysis, annealing, etc.)-Data entry-Permporometry-Dip coating & end coating sol-gel membranes onto ceramic tubes-Running samples on a HPLC and conducting analysis-Biophotometer analysis-Researching literature-Contribution to the design of research projects-Reagent prep-Programming furnaces for tube calcination-Particle size analysis via a Malvern Zetasizer ZS90-Calculating permeance of tubes -Running a high pressure cross-flow system-Trained to use SEM imaging at the University of Maine Show less



Maine Health & Environmental Testing Laboratory

• Augusta, Maine

• Contract Chemist

  • May 2015 - Sep 2015

  -Analyze drinking water & non-potable water samples for specific anions via a Dionex ICS-3000 (EPA method 300.0) -Conduct Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) testing on water samples (Standard Method 5210 B) -Preform filtration of water samples that'll be tested for chlorophyll (Standard Method 10200 H) -Reviewing analysis reports for various tests before they're released -Adhering to EPA standard operating procedures and QC/QA regulations -Other responsibilities include sample preservation, chromatogram analysis, pH testing, chlorine testing, pH probe and analytical scale calibrations, logging incubator temperatures, instrument maintenance & troubleshooting, proficiently using Starlims & Microsoft Excel software, and the preperation of standards for a variety of methods & instrumentation Show less



Husson University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Supplemental Instructor/Tutor

  • Sep 2014 - May 2015

  • Assist students who are struggling with the concepts of Chemistry • Lecture to groups of students as well as performing independent tutoring sessions• Commit to being very accessible to students in need of support

• Instructor's Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - May 2015

  • Practice in lecturing, laboratory prep, and laboratory maintenance• Aid students in understanding the fundamentals of chemistry• Assuring safety protocol and demonstration of proper laboratory techniques



Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention

• Augusta, Maine

• Analytical Chemist Intern

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  • Performed chemical analysis on drinking water from around the State of Maine • Operated an Ion Chromatography instrument & analyzed chromatograms • Shadowed multiple chemists in both the organic and inorganic department • Was exposed to rigorous quality control and quality assurance laboratory regulations • Prepared samples for a wide variety of methods and instruments • Gained an understanding of how government laboratories are managed • Performed chemical analysis on drinking water from around the State of Maine • Operated an Ion Chromatography instrument & analyzed chromatograms • Shadowed multiple chemists in both the organic and inorganic department • Was exposed to rigorous quality control and quality assurance laboratory regulations • Prepared samples for a wide variety of methods and instruments • Gained an understanding of how government laboratories are managed



Walgreens

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Customer Service Cashier

  • Apr 2013 - May 2014

  • Used effective communication skills to aid customers • Worked with coworkers to create a consumer-friendly environment • Used effective communication skills to aid customers • Worked with coworkers to create a consumer-friendly environment



CIANBRO

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Document Controller

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Organized and Improved professional documents of electrical modules created on site • Worked in a small team under the pressure of making important deadlines • Improved computer efficiency and organizational skills • Organized and Improved professional documents of electrical modules created on site • Worked in a small team under the pressure of making important deadlines • Improved computer efficiency and organizational skills