Chemistry Instructor

Posted on: 2007-09-25

Ruthine Williams-Baron 78 Belmont Ave 3L Springfield, MA 01108 email: [email protected] Phone: 951-206-4326 Education Springfield College, Springfield, MA Master of Science, August 2007 Industrial/Organizational Psychology La Sierra University, Riverside, CA Bachelor of Arts, June 2004 Psychology Cum Laude Relevant Courses Advanced Statistics (Utilized parametric tests including regression analysis, and Matrix Algebra) Consulting Skills (Conducted an Executive Coaching and consulting proposal) Organization Development (Conducted team building, and Organization Development analysis including an action plan) Psychology in Organizations (Conducted Job Analysis) Training and Development (Applied the training cycle using the ADDIE model) Psychological Testing (Evaluated psychometric properties and issues concerning testing) Special Skills Analytical skills, Problem solving skills, Organizational skills, Leadership/People skills Communication skills and Software skills: Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel, and SPSS for Windows for data analysis. Honors and Awards National Dean’s List, 2004 Who’s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2003 - 2004 La Sierra University College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List, 2001 - 2004 “Committed to Excellence” Award, 2002 - 2004 Work Experience Chemistry Instructor (Graduate Associate) 2005 - 2007 Springfield College, Springfield, MA • Teach three sections of Chemistry Survey laboratory • Conduct office hours and assist students who need help • Responsible for grading and returning completed work • Apply the adult learning theory in classroom management Writing Consultant (Tutor) 2006 - 2007 Springfield College School of Human Services, Springfield, MA • Critique writing to help students present better papers • Help students develop a direct writing style • Edit, and proofread research papers • Assist students with the research process, and APA guidelines • Develop an APA writing sample Graduate Student Assistant Springfield College Admission Department, Springfield, MA Summer 2006 • Enter inquiries of prospective students into the database • Prepare correspondences for prospective students • Present tours to prospective students and their families Professional Tutor 2005 Club-Z In-Home Tutoring Services, Riverside, CA • Tutor students ( ranging from pre-K to Adults) in various subjects • Improve students’ confidence and self esteem • Teach test preparation skills Officer Dispatcher 2001 - 2004 La Sierra University Patrol, Riverside, CA • Maintain the departmental log using Microsoft access • Monitor intrusion and fire alarms • Monitor officers’ location • Attend to emergencies • Dispatch officers • Receive complains of students, and file vehicle registrations • Maintain incident log and write reports Math Tutor Summer, 2003 La Sierra University Learning Support Center, Riverside, CA • Tutor College Algebra • 98% pass rates of students tutored Stockroom Assistant 2001 La Sierra University Chemistry Department, Riverside, CA • Increase office organization by 100% • Supervised lab assistants and students • Prepare Chemistry Laboratory experiments Internships Corporate Compliance Intern 2006 - 2007 Baystate Health, Springfield, MA • Conduct research for various projects • Develop the vendor code of conduct • Participate in ongoing projects • Create, edit, proofread, and summarize various departmental documents • Work independently as well as a team on various projects • Work closely with the Learning Management System Administrator in benchmarking, and other projects. Academic Success Center Intern School of Human Services, Springfield, MA 2006 - 2007 • Develop flyers and brochures for the promotion of the center • Develop a student survey (needs analysis) • Monitor the use of the center and its services • Provide technical services to students Counseling Intern 2003 - 2004 Child and Family Study Center, Riverside, CA • Observe therapy and counseling sessions • Facilitate conversations with clients • Supervise play sessions and report to supervisor • Conduct organizational development project • Implement organizational development changes to improve facility Volunteer Experience Ward Aid Volunteer Dominica Home for the Aged, Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica • Assist Ward-aids in their daily tasks • Facilitate conversation with residents Teacher/tutor Volunteer Alvord Unified School District, Riverside, CA • Interact with various students from different backgrounds • Tutor Math, English and Reading Salary Requirement Salary requirements are negotiable based upon the position and the overall total compensation package, including benefits.