Leah Young
Vallonia
Summary
Dedicated Science Teacher with 3 years of experience teaching general science, Earth science, Integrated Chemistry and Physics, Biology, Earth Space Science and Middle School Integrated Science. Plans and delivers science program that includes demonstrations, lectures, discussion and student experiments to develop language, logic and problem-solving skills in classroom. Uses variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources to support instructional goals and student needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr/Sr High Science Teacher
Medora Community Schooks
08.2020 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
ASSOCIATE MICROBIOLOGIST
Lannett Company INC
06.2012 - Current
- Evaluate samples for the presence of objectionable microbial organisms using manual techniques and the
- Biolog Microbial Identi cation System
- Conduct environmental monitoring, including the collection and set- up of water, including identifying organisms
- Conduct environmental monitoring, including the collection and set- up of Viable and Non-Viable air samples
- Prepare in-house microbial growth media and solutions and ensured performance all ordered media through QC testing
- Perform Microbial bioburden testing on raw materials and nished products.-Prepare reporting Memos.-Perform peer review on Microbial Bioburden testing, Water testing, Air testing, Particle Counts testing, Water Activity testing and logbook review
- Perform Validation work for the Autoclave
- Perform microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process products, bulk products and nished products
- Document all results of testing and maintain daily records using
- Microsoft Excel and LIMS
- Certi ed trainer, assist in the training of new employees.
PACKAGING OPERATOR
Lannett Company INC
01.2011 - 06.2012
- Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet speci cations
- Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or glue that isn't sticking properly
- Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of lled or packaged products to standards
- Attach identi cation labels to nished packaged items, or cut stencils and stencil information on containers, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations
- Stock and sort product for packaging or lling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies, such as wrapping paper, plastic sheet, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels
- Package the product in the form in which it will be sent out, for example, lling bags with our from a chute or spout
- Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material
- Start machine by engaging controls
- Remove nished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items
- Count and record nished and rejected packaged items.
Education
Coursework: Transition To Teaching - Transition To Teaching
Indiana Teachers of Tomorrow
Indianapolis, IN05.2024
Relevant Coursework Research and Writing Business Case Study - Diligent Health Science
Purdue Global University
Bachelors of Science - Health Science
PURDUE GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
A.S - Business
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Educational Settings
- Stress Management
- Setting Up Activities
- School Programs
- Maintaining Safe Environment
- Project Support
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Administering State Tests
- Computer Skills
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Organization and Prioritization
Timeline
Jr/Sr High Science Teacher
Medora Community Schooks
08.2020 - Current
ASSOCIATE MICROBIOLOGIST
Lannett Company INC
06.2012 - Current
PACKAGING OPERATOR
Lannett Company INC
01.2011 - 06.2012
Coursework: Transition To Teaching - Transition To Teaching
Indiana Teachers of Tomorrow
Relevant Coursework Research and Writing Business Case Study - Diligent Health Science
Purdue Global University
Bachelors of Science - Health Science
PURDUE GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
A.S - Business
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
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