Donna Grecian
Chemistry Teacher at William Allen High School- Claim this Profile
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Michael Hallden-Abberton
Donna is an excellent researcher. She is also very creative and hard working. Her work on textile inks was top notch. It was also a pleasure to work with her. Donna's people and communication skills are also excellent. She would make a valuable contribution to any research organization.
Michael Hallden-Abberton
Donna is an excellent researcher. She is also very creative and hard working. Her work on textile inks was top notch. It was also a pleasure to work with her. Donna's people and communication skills are also excellent. She would make a valuable contribution to any research organization.
Michael Hallden-Abberton
Donna is an excellent researcher. She is also very creative and hard working. Her work on textile inks was top notch. It was also a pleasure to work with her. Donna's people and communication skills are also excellent. She would make a valuable contribution to any research organization.
Michael Hallden-Abberton
Donna is an excellent researcher. She is also very creative and hard working. Her work on textile inks was top notch. It was also a pleasure to work with her. Donna's people and communication skills are also excellent. She would make a valuable contribution to any research organization.
Credentials
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Secondary Chemistry
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Experience
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William Allen High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chemistry Teacher
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Oct 2011 - Present
Educator for Advanced Placement, Honors level, and Academic level chemistry in Allentown, the 3rd largest school district in PA. PA state teaching certificate in Secondary Chemistry. College Board certified in AP Chemistry. Instruction in chemistry according to PA DE standards. Skills: Planning appropriate lessons, laboratory activities, cooperative learning environment in the classroom. Use of formative and summative assessments to evaluate student performance. Differentiated instruction (including ESL, IEP, GIEP) and inclusionary practices. My previous career in the chemical industry enables me to make the connections for my students between the work we do in class and the various things that happen in the real world of science. Show less
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Arcadia University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student in Secondary Education
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May 2010 - May 2011
Coursework completed Fall 2010 (4.0 GPA). Earned PA teacher certification in May 2011 for Secondary (7-12) Chemistry. Chemistry certification also qualifies me to teach physical science and general science in PA. Coursework completed Fall 2010 (4.0 GPA). Earned PA teacher certification in May 2011 for Secondary (7-12) Chemistry. Chemistry certification also qualifies me to teach physical science and general science in PA.
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Senior Scientist, Architectural Additives--Rheology Modifiers Technical Service
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2006 - 2009
Supported launch of new rheology modifier products for architectural applications--performed benchmark evaluations, statistical analysis, and generated product literature and specification sheets. Successful safety team leader. Supported launch of new rheology modifier products for architectural applications--performed benchmark evaluations, statistical analysis, and generated product literature and specification sheets. Successful safety team leader.
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Rohm and Haas
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Chemical Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Scientist, Digital Imaging--Textile Inkjet Inks
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2003 - 2006
Supported global product launches of a variety of inkjet inksets for textile printing applications. Promoted ink sales through printer marketing and demonstration, both in-house and at trade shows (SGIA) for global wide-format digital printer manufacturer. Generated fabric swatch booklets, product literature/data sheets, and white papers. Excellent people skills combined with technical abilities.
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Senior Scientist, Functional Coatings
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2001 - 2003
Explored various leads for improving performance properties of elastomeric roof coatings. Patent issued as a result of this work. Supervisory responsibilities for technician and scientist in group. Developed process to coat and press fiberboard (MDF) in one step.
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Senior Scientist, Central Analytical Services
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1996 - 2001
Formulation analysis and troubleshooting, primarily for Construction Products industry. Also handled plant production issues. Primary methods: Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), FTIR Microscopy, Size-Exclusion Chromatography (SEC, GPC), wet chemistry. Continued as Analytical liaison for Construction Products business team. Led effort to implement FTIR-Microscopy in the Formulations Analysis Group as an everyday tool. Supervisory responsibilities for Senior Technical Associate in group. 6-month sabbatical in Construction Products Research business to work on product development for elastomeric roof coatings polymers and formulations. Show less
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Scientist, Central Analytical Services
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1989 - 1996
Formulation Analysis and troubleshooting, primarily for Construction Products industry. Also handled plant production issues. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Size-Exclusion Chromatography (SEC, GPC), wet chemistry. Analytical liaison for Construction Products business at Rohm and Haas. Conducted numerous tours of analytical facilities for our visiting customers, conducted training in polymer analysis by FTIR. Supervisory responsibilities for Technical Assistant in group.
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Education
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1982 - 1986
Arcadia University
BS, Chemistry and Math -
2010 - 2011
Arcadia University
Teacher Certification in Secondary Chemistry, Secondary Education and Teaching -
1986 - 1989
University of Delaware
MS, Chemistry -
2015 - 2015
Wilkes University
AP Chemistry APSI -
2020 - 2020
Loyola University Chicago
AP Chemistry APSI
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