Michael Nguyen
Santa Ana
Summary
Experienced chemistry teacher skilled in lesson planning, curriculum development, and student assessment. Proven ability to utilize instructional technology to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemistry Teacher
Alliance Renee & Meyer Luskin Academy
Los Angeles
08.2023 - Current
- Taught 4 classes of 10th grade Chemistry and 1 class of AP Chemistry.
- Developed and implemented chemistry lesson plans that aligned with district standards.
- Created engaging lesson materials and activities to foster student interest in chemistry.
- Conducted laboratory experiments and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Utilized instructional technology, such as smart boards, computer simulations, and Pear Decks, for visual aids in teaching chemistry topics.
Head Teaching Assistant
University of Chicago
Chicago
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked with professors to design and implement an online integrative curriculum for over 200 students in response to COVID lock down.
- Set up and monitored online course materials such as discussion forums, HW assignments, and quizzes to make sure that students have no difficulties in accessing them.
- Ensured students’ successes through prompt email responses, office hours, and review sessions before every exam.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05-2025
Single Subject Teaching Credential: Chemistry And Physics - Education
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA08-2024
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2015
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Instructional technology
- Subject expertise
- Educational leadership
Affiliations
Teach For America: Selected from approximately 45,000 applicants nationwide to join the national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools.
Participate in an intensive virtual summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. Simultaneously teach in a summer school program run by Teach For America for students in Los Angeles, CA public and charter schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers.
Engage in professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and ‘learning teams’ specific to my teaching license area.
Participate in an intensive virtual summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. Simultaneously teach in a summer school program run by Teach For America for students in Los Angeles, CA public and charter schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers.
Engage in professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and ‘learning teams’ specific to my teaching license area.
Timeline
Chemistry Teacher
Alliance Renee & Meyer Luskin Academy
08.2023 - Current
Head Teaching Assistant
University of Chicago
08.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Education
Loyola Marymount University
Single Subject Teaching Credential: Chemistry And Physics - Education
Loyola Marymount University
Ph.D. - Chemistry
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of California, Irvine