Experience

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Professor

  • Jan 2020 - Present



Virginia Commonwealth University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chemical Engineering Research

  • Aug 2009 - Present

  Responsibilities included providing protocol for the synthesize and analysis of novel solid catalyst support systems used for the of production complex molecules, to oversee undergraduate students during senior design projects and independent undergraduate research experiences, use advanced technology including a Transition Electron Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope, X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy to characterize all synthesized material. Also, maintained and utilized continuous reactors including (X-cube, H-cube, Wavecraft, Corning Kiloflow) and serve as research liaison for NASA Langley research group and VCU collaborations, by participating in research at both facilities. Show less

• Engineering Education Consultant

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Served in an advisor to elementary school teachers on scientific accuracy of project based learning activities, facilitated laboratory experience for teachers, and assisted in curriculum/lesson development.

• Program Coordinator

  • May 2011 - May 2014

  Program coordinator for NSF funded program whose goal is to increase the number of students successfully completing high quality degree programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines by developing program academic curriculum (math, chemistry, and study skills courses), organizing career development, educational enrichment, and social activities for program participants. Designed and created peer mentoring program, including organizing training, coordinated mentor-mentee activities in partnership with the Virginia Mentoring Partnership). Conducted advising sessions for program participants, to ensure academic and social support for those in need. Collected data for NSF mandated evaluations. Show less

• Summer Transition Program Lecturer

  • 2012 - 2013

  Designed and taught daily chemistry lectures that mirrored freshman first semester chemistry course. Course material was delivered both online and via in class lectures.

• Lead Instructor and Course Developer

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Led research and execution of new course in a two series induction to chemical engineering. Course served as a link to solidify freshman student’s fundamental math skills, as well as introduce basic engineering principles to better prepare for higher level engineering courses.



Ivy Tech Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • 2018 - Dec 2019



John Tyler Community College

• Chesterfield, VA

• Adjunct Professor, Chemistry

  • 2014 - 2016

  Designed a chemistry course where course material was delivered exclusively online with a 1 hour weekly laboratory experience. Students were typically in their second year of study. Designed a chemistry course where course material was delivered exclusively online with a 1 hour weekly laboratory experience. Students were typically in their second year of study.



University of Virginia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lab Assistant

  • Jan 2007 - May 2009

  Assisted graduated students in the Formation and purification silica nano-particles and gel-rite particles, the characterization using a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Machine, Scanning Electron Microscope, and a Dynamic Light Scattering Machine. Assisted graduated students in the Formation and purification silica nano-particles and gel-rite particles, the characterization using a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Machine, Scanning Electron Microscope, and a Dynamic Light Scattering Machine.



Human Genome Sciences

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Lab Assistant

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Used data collected by a Distributed Control System (DCS) machine during freeze drying studies to develop mathematical models to describe how product formula affected shelf life. Used data collected by a Distributed Control System (DCS) machine during freeze drying studies to develop mathematical models to describe how product formula affected shelf life.