Examiner DP Biology

• Aug 2019 - Present

Self Employed

• Sep 2017 - Present

Full-time self-employed teaching biology (molecular, cellular, genetics, ecology, evolution, physiology), chemistry (general, organic), environmental sciences, and mathematics (algebra, calculus, probability and statistics) at the university and high school levels. Duties include: holding one-to-one and/or group study sessions, running crash courses prior to mocks and finals, developing lesson materials relevant to the coursework and to students’ needs and their skill sets, working on… Show more Full-time self-employed teaching biology (molecular, cellular, genetics, ecology, evolution, physiology), chemistry (general, organic), environmental sciences, and mathematics (algebra, calculus, probability and statistics) at the university and high school levels. Duties include: holding one-to-one and/or group study sessions, running crash courses prior to mocks and finals, developing lesson materials relevant to the coursework and to students’ needs and their skill sets, working on sample tests, reviewing and providing feedback to class material, and more. Show less Full-time self-employed teaching biology (molecular, cellular, genetics, ecology, evolution, physiology), chemistry (general, organic), environmental sciences, and mathematics (algebra, calculus, probability and statistics) at the university and high school levels. Duties include: holding one-to-one and/or group study sessions, running crash courses prior to mocks and finals, developing lesson materials relevant to the coursework and to students’ needs and their skill sets, working on… Show more Full-time self-employed teaching biology (molecular, cellular, genetics, ecology, evolution, physiology), chemistry (general, organic), environmental sciences, and mathematics (algebra, calculus, probability and statistics) at the university and high school levels. Duties include: holding one-to-one and/or group study sessions, running crash courses prior to mocks and finals, developing lesson materials relevant to the coursework and to students’ needs and their skill sets, working on sample tests, reviewing and providing feedback to class material, and more. Show less

Science Specialist

• Feb 2017 - Sep 2019

Taught high school students and prepared them for the IB Diploma (Standard and Higher Levels), A Levels, and IGCSE. Main subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Duties included: holding one-to-one and/or group study sessions, running crash courses prior to mocks and finals, developing lesson materials relevant to the coursework and to students’ needs and their skill sets, working on sample tests, reviewing and providing feedback to class material, and more. Taught high school students and prepared them for the IB Diploma (Standard and Higher Levels), A Levels, and IGCSE. Main subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Duties included: holding one-to-one and/or group study sessions, running crash courses prior to mocks and finals, developing lesson materials relevant to the coursework and to students’ needs and their skill sets, working on sample tests, reviewing and providing feedback to class material, and more.

DP Biology and MYP Science Teacher

• Mar 2017 - Feb 2018

Taught Biology and Science to students of grades 8 to 12. Duties included: assembling and communicating the science material through well thought-out lectures, keeping updated units on ManageBac, engaging students in class participations (including poster, Padlet, and PowerPoint presentations), assigning and grading homeworks, designing group projects, holding one-to-one and/or group study sessions, performing experiments as required by the International Baccalaureate Organization, preparing… Show more Taught Biology and Science to students of grades 8 to 12. Duties included: assembling and communicating the science material through well thought-out lectures, keeping updated units on ManageBac, engaging students in class participations (including poster, Padlet, and PowerPoint presentations), assigning and grading homeworks, designing group projects, holding one-to-one and/or group study sessions, performing experiments as required by the International Baccalaureate Organization, preparing material for quizzes and exams, participating in the school’s staff and professional development meetings, participating in parent-teacher meetings, etc. Show less Taught Biology and Science to students of grades 8 to 12. Duties included: assembling and communicating the science material through well thought-out lectures, keeping updated units on ManageBac, engaging students in class participations (including poster, Padlet, and PowerPoint presentations), assigning and grading homeworks, designing group projects, holding one-to-one and/or group study sessions, performing experiments as required by the International Baccalaureate Organization, preparing… Show more Taught Biology and Science to students of grades 8 to 12. Duties included: assembling and communicating the science material through well thought-out lectures, keeping updated units on ManageBac, engaging students in class participations (including poster, Padlet, and PowerPoint presentations), assigning and grading homeworks, designing group projects, holding one-to-one and/or group study sessions, performing experiments as required by the International Baccalaureate Organization, preparing material for quizzes and exams, participating in the school’s staff and professional development meetings, participating in parent-teacher meetings, etc. Show less

Private Tutor

• Aug 2013 - Oct 2017

Taught high school students and prepared them for the IB Diploma (Standard and Higher Levels), AP, A Level, and GCSE. Main subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, ACT, SAT and SAT Subject Tests. Duties included: holding one-to-one study sessions, developing lesson materials relevant to the coursework and to students’ needs and their skill sets, working on sample tests, reviewing and providing feedback to class material, and more. Taught high school students and prepared them for the IB Diploma (Standard and Higher Levels), AP, A Level, and GCSE. Main subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, ACT, SAT and SAT Subject Tests. Duties included: holding one-to-one study sessions, developing lesson materials relevant to the coursework and to students’ needs and their skill sets, working on sample tests, reviewing and providing feedback to class material, and more.

Science Teacher

• Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

Boarding teacher in charge of preparing OIC Switzerland’s middle school and high school students for the Foundation Year, IGCSE, A Level, and college entrance tests (ACT and SAT). Subjects taught: Biology, Mathematics, and Physics. Duties included: preparing and teaching the science material using various resources (EdExcel and CambridgePrep), engaging students in class participation, assigning and grading homeworks, holding one-to-one and/or group study sessions, working on sample tests… Show more Boarding teacher in charge of preparing OIC Switzerland’s middle school and high school students for the Foundation Year, IGCSE, A Level, and college entrance tests (ACT and SAT). Subjects taught: Biology, Mathematics, and Physics. Duties included: preparing and teaching the science material using various resources (EdExcel and CambridgePrep), engaging students in class participation, assigning and grading homeworks, holding one-to-one and/or group study sessions, working on sample tests, holding mock exams, etc. Outside the classroom I supervised students on a daily basis, attended extra-curricular activities, participated in school meetings, held advisory sessions on students’ behavior and academic progress, and more. Show less Boarding teacher in charge of preparing OIC Switzerland’s middle school and high school students for the Foundation Year, IGCSE, A Level, and college entrance tests (ACT and SAT). Subjects taught: Biology, Mathematics, and Physics. Duties included: preparing and teaching the science material using various resources (EdExcel and CambridgePrep), engaging students in class participation, assigning and grading homeworks, holding one-to-one and/or group study sessions, working on sample tests… Show more Boarding teacher in charge of preparing OIC Switzerland’s middle school and high school students for the Foundation Year, IGCSE, A Level, and college entrance tests (ACT and SAT). Subjects taught: Biology, Mathematics, and Physics. Duties included: preparing and teaching the science material using various resources (EdExcel and CambridgePrep), engaging students in class participation, assigning and grading homeworks, holding one-to-one and/or group study sessions, working on sample tests, holding mock exams, etc. Outside the classroom I supervised students on a daily basis, attended extra-curricular activities, participated in school meetings, held advisory sessions on students’ behavior and academic progress, and more. Show less

Teaching Assistant

• Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

I assisted the following courses: Cell & Developmental Biology (Summer 2011), Developmental Biology (Fall 2011), and Laboratory in Biochemistry and Molecular (Spring 2012). Duties included: attending course lectures, lecturing, assisting tenured professors in writing test materials, proctoring and grading exams, holding office hours and exam review sessions, preparing and instructing lab and literature assignments, etc. I assisted the following courses: Cell & Developmental Biology (Summer 2011), Developmental Biology (Fall 2011), and Laboratory in Biochemistry and Molecular (Spring 2012). Duties included: attending course lectures, lecturing, assisting tenured professors in writing test materials, proctoring and grading exams, holding office hours and exam review sessions, preparing and instructing lab and literature assignments, etc.

Biologist

• Apr 2009 - Aug 2010

I used mouse models to improve tumor therapies in patients with advanced metastatic disease, with emphasis on the adoptive transfer of anti-tumor T cells in mice. I performed basic molecular biology methods, as well as transfecting and transducing murine T-cells with virus encoding T-cell receptor genes. My work focused on STAT proteins whose activities are intrinsically inhibited by SOCS family members. I explored the role of Cish, a SOCS family member, in CD8 + T cell immunity by creating… Show more I used mouse models to improve tumor therapies in patients with advanced metastatic disease, with emphasis on the adoptive transfer of anti-tumor T cells in mice. I performed basic molecular biology methods, as well as transfecting and transducing murine T-cells with virus encoding T-cell receptor genes. My work focused on STAT proteins whose activities are intrinsically inhibited by SOCS family members. I explored the role of Cish, a SOCS family member, in CD8 + T cell immunity by creating Cish knockout mice and evaluating their phenotypic, proliferative, and functional capabilities. Show less I used mouse models to improve tumor therapies in patients with advanced metastatic disease, with emphasis on the adoptive transfer of anti-tumor T cells in mice. I performed basic molecular biology methods, as well as transfecting and transducing murine T-cells with virus encoding T-cell receptor genes. My work focused on STAT proteins whose activities are intrinsically inhibited by SOCS family members. I explored the role of Cish, a SOCS family member, in CD8 + T cell immunity by creating… Show more I used mouse models to improve tumor therapies in patients with advanced metastatic disease, with emphasis on the adoptive transfer of anti-tumor T cells in mice. I performed basic molecular biology methods, as well as transfecting and transducing murine T-cells with virus encoding T-cell receptor genes. My work focused on STAT proteins whose activities are intrinsically inhibited by SOCS family members. I explored the role of Cish, a SOCS family member, in CD8 + T cell immunity by creating Cish knockout mice and evaluating their phenotypic, proliferative, and functional capabilities. Show less

Research Associate

• 2008 - 2009

I worked with the Research and Development Department on circulating tumor cells (CTCs) using a novel technology called CellSearch System, in which CTCs are immunomagnetically isolated, captured, detected, stained and enumerated. I used this technique to monitor patients during therapy and to determine the success of therapy and progression-free survival. I worked with the Research and Development Department on circulating tumor cells (CTCs) using a novel technology called CellSearch System, in which CTCs are immunomagnetically isolated, captured, detected, stained and enumerated. I used this technique to monitor patients during therapy and to determine the success of therapy and progression-free survival.

Tutor

• Sep 2002 - May 2006

I tutored the following courses: General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Physical Chemistry I and II, Experimental Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Fundamentals of Biology I and II, Calculus with Biological Applications, Calculus II, University Physics I and II, and Biochemistry. Duties included: helping students with homeworks, preparing students for quizzes and exams, holding office hours, holding one-to-one and/or group review sessions, etc. I tutored the following courses: General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Physical Chemistry I and II, Experimental Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Fundamentals of Biology I and II, Calculus with Biological Applications, Calculus II, University Physics I and II, and Biochemistry. Duties included: helping students with homeworks, preparing students for quizzes and exams, holding office hours, holding one-to-one and/or group review sessions, etc.

Summer Intern

• Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

I worked with the Analytical Department for research on Excedrin, Excedrin Extra-Strength and Excedrin Headache using different experimental techniques such as HPLC and IR. I performed titrations, analyzed and quantified data on APAP and Ibuprofen, participated in planning experiments as well as evaluating test results, recorded, calculated and analyzed data, and prepared reports. I worked with the Analytical Department for research on Excedrin, Excedrin Extra-Strength and Excedrin Headache using different experimental techniques such as HPLC and IR. I performed titrations, analyzed and quantified data on APAP and Ibuprofen, participated in planning experiments as well as evaluating test results, recorded, calculated and analyzed data, and prepared reports.

Summer Intern

• Jun 2003 - Aug 2003

I worked with the Research and Development Department on Binary Studies and Eutectics. I researched solid solutions of drug mixtures and determined their eutectic temperature and composition. I also dispersed drugs at the molecular level and compared the theoretical and actual eutectic phase diagrams for various drug combinations. I worked with the Research and Development Department on Binary Studies and Eutectics. I researched solid solutions of drug mixtures and determined their eutectic temperature and composition. I also dispersed drugs at the molecular level and compared the theoretical and actual eutectic phase diagrams for various drug combinations.