Elizabeth Hanlon is seeking a position as a researcher or communication specialist. She has 20 years of experience teaching science at various private schools. She has strong skills in writing, communication, scientific knowledge, and customer service. She has a Master's degree in education and certifications in teaching science for grades 5-9.

1. Elizabeth A. Hanlon
9619 Fontainebleau Blvd. Apt. 211 Miami Florida 33172
lizhanlon1@hotmail.com
Phone: 954-850-0201
Objective: To obtain a position as a researcher, or communication specialist for a company that is seeking excellence in
writing, verbal communication skills, a strong knowledge of medical terminology and superior customer service.
Qualifications Skills and Knowledge:
• Good Microsoft Word and Excel skills. Basic understanding of database functions
• Extensive experience and knowledge of scientific concepts that have environmental and global significance
• Exercise strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Able to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures on professional documents
• Self-motivated, hard working, with the capability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude under any circumstance
• Excellent verbal and written language skills, in order to have effective communicate with people of various ages,
socio-economic status and educational backgrounds
• Strong ability to effectively present information, respond to questions from medical professionals, educators,
parents, patients and the general public
• Good written skills with scientific terminology, curricula and procedures
• Excellent facilitation skills of implementing performance tasks and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology
• All-encompassing understanding of the biological, chemical and physical sciences
• Able to generate progress reports and utilize various technological software
• Proficiency in ordering and using scientific equipment
• Able to analyze and report laboratory data thoroughly
• Ability to work effectively within a team to attain a shared goal
• Basic office skills including filing, scanning and faxing
Achievements
• Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, and the International Golden Key Society (honor societies for
graduate students with a GPA of 3.50 or greater).
Working Experience
Gulliver Academy Private School – Miami, FL
Physical Science – 8th
Grade, 8/2013 to 6/2015
• Instructed chemistry and physic science principles within an interactive lab-based classroom, where students
hypothesized, tested, observed, collected data and drew conclusions as they conducted weekly experiments.
• Topics covered include states of matter, mass versus weight, density and solubility. Additional concepts explored
include: characteristic properties of unknown substances, melting/freezing, boiling points (fractional distillation),
forces, motions and energy. Major projects implemented in the Physic units included; an egg drop, a compound
machine (Rube Goldberg) and energy conservation.
IB - MYP Biomedical and Life Science – 7th
Grade, 8/2013 to present
• Taught the basic structures and functions of microorganisms, plant, and animal cells. Facilitated students to
examine the role that DNA plays in the overall functions of organisms, electrophoresis (Forensic science) and
genetic disorders. Also, students were taught how to compare and integrate the systems of the body, while
examining their own growth and development. Furthermore, students were exposed to using doctor equipment
and software while taking vital signs.
David Posnack Jewish Day School - Davie, FL
Science Curriculum Coordinator and Program Developer
Earth Science – 6th
Grade, and Physical Science – 8th
Grade, 8/2012 – 6/2013
• Wrote and developed the Pre-AP Science Curricula for 6th
, 7th
and 8th
grades.
• Ordered all necessary supplies for the newly built STEM laboratory for the Middle School science department.
• Instructed topics such as: Earth science, chemistry and physic principles within lab-based classroom.
• Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Pine Crest Private School – Fort Lauderdale, FL
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2. Introductory Physical Science Teacher – 8th
Grade, 8/2004 - 6/2012
• Instructed chemistry and physic principles within lab-based classroom, where students hypothesized, tested,
observed, collected data and drew conclusions as they conducted weekly experiments.
• Topics covered include states of matter, mass versus weight, density and solubility. Additional concepts included:
characteristic properties of unknown substances, melting/freezing, boiling points (fractional distillation), forces,
motions and energy.
• Implemented various interactive learning software to increase student understanding of course material.
• Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students and parents.
• Improved student's analytical skills while using state-of-the-art technologies.
Miami Country Day Private School – Miami, FL
Life Science Teacher – 7th
Grade, 8/1998 - 7/2004
• Instructed biological issues and topics, while providing a lab-based classroom where students conducted real
dissections and other experiments.
• Topics covered include the human body systems, classification of living organisms, and genetics.
• Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
• Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop cross-curricular activities that involved educating the whole child.
Colegio Colombo Britanico Private School – Cali, Colombia, South America
Chemistry, Biology, and General Science Teacher - 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th Grades, 8/1996 - 6/1998
• Instructed general science topics (grades 6 to 8th), while providing the students with interactive classroom
experience where they conducted weekly experiments and hands-on science activities.
• Also, taught 9th grade biology to Colombian students that were earning an International General Certification
of Secondary Education degree, in order to attend universities abroad.
American Koc (Coach) Private School – Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey
High School Chemistry Teacher - 9th Grade , 9/1995 - 6/1996
• Instructed chemistry topics and provided hands-on weekly laboratory experiments. Topics covered include states
of matter, mass versus weight, density, solubility, characteristic properties of unknown substances,
melting/freezing, boiling points (fractional distillation), elements, compounds, moles, enthalpy and balancing
chemical reactions.
Education
• 2010 Florida Atlantic University – Boca Raton, FL, Broward - Curriculum and Instruction, Masters in
Education
• 1993 SUNY Oswego University – Oswego, New York - Secondary Biology and Chemistry Education,
Bachelor of Science
Certifications/Trainings
• Florida State Teacher Professional Certification to teach general science grades 5 to 9, certificate
number: 966018 - Expires in 2017
• Pre- AP Science Training - 30 hours of Pre-AP science training at the University of Texas in
Arlington - Summer of 2012
• Pre- AP Science Inquiry-Based Training - 8 hours of Pre-AP science inquiry-based teacher training at
Walt Disney World, Florida - Summer of 2012
• Project Lead the Way - Gateway to Technology Training - Core training as an intensive program
intended to give an overview of the Medical Detectives and Science of Technology course at Purdue
University College of Technology. Kokomo, Indiana - July 7-11, 2013
References: Available upon request
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