Curriculum Vitae

Education

2017 – 2022

Ed.S. in Leadership

Concordia University Chicago

2011 – 2013

M.S. in Chemistry

UC Santa Cruz

2006 – 2010

B.S. in Chemical Science

UC Merced

Howard HanAssistant Professor | Ventura College

Experienced Chemistry Instructor with Ed.S. in Leadership and M.S. in Chemistry. Skilled in developing course materials, utilizing active learning strategies, and collaborating with colleagues. Committed to fostering student success through engagement and innovation.

Teaching Experience

Fall 2023 – Current

Assistant Professor

Ventura College

  • Delivered lectures and labs for CHEM V20 (Elementary Chemistry) and CHEM V01B courses in multiple modalities, emphasizing fundamental principles and practical skills.
  • Developed accessible digital resources and instructional videos to support both on-campus and online students.
Fall 2014 – Summer 2023

Adjunct Instructor

Cypress College

  • Conducted lectures and lab sessions for a variety of chemistry courses, utilizing technology to enhance student engagement.
  • Provided timely feedback and collaborated with faculty to align with departmental goals, contributing to consistency across sections.
Fall 2016 – Fall 2022

Adjunct Instructor

Santa Ana College

  • Conducted lectures and lab sessions for a variety of chemistry courses, utilizing technology to enhance student engagement.
  • Provided timely feedback and collaborated with faculty to align with departmental goals, contributing to consistency across sections.
  • At Santa Ana College, actively participated in the Supplemental Instruction (SI) program, promoting collaborative learning.
Spring 2020

Adjunct Instructor

Santiago Canyon College

  • Engaged students through active learning strategies in chemistry courses, with an emphasis on practical lab skills.
Spring 2016

Adjunct Instructor

El Camino College

  • Delivered chemistry courses with a focus on on-site learning, adapting departmental materials for effective student engagement.
Fall 2011 – Spring 2013

Teaching Assistant

University of California, Santa Cruz

  • Facilitated discussions and graded assignments to support students’ understanding of key chemistry concepts.
  • Maintained a safe lab environment and adhered strictly to safety protocols.
Fall 2010 – Spring 2011

Course Assistant

University of California, Merced

  • Led discussions and labs, providing individualized support for students and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Professional Development

February – March 2024

Humanizing Online STEM Academy

Ventura College

Completed a six-week course on creating an inclusive, anti-racist online STEM learning environment. Developed humanized teaching elements using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud Express and Canvas Studio.

March – April 2024

CERT – Community Emergency Response Team Training

Ventura County Fire Dept

Trained in disaster preparedness, fire safety, search and rescue operations, and emergency medical response, including multi-scenario drills.

2024

Sexual Harassment and Workplace Safety Training

Ventura College

  • Completed multiple courses covering sexual harassment prevention and compliance with California regulations (SB 1343 and AB 2683).
  • Trained in Title IX roles and workplace violence prevention.
2024

Cybersecurity and Data Protection

Ventura College

  • Browser Security Basics: Focused on secure browsing and data protection.
  • Password Security Basics: Developed strategies for managing secure passwords.
  • Protection Against Malware: Learned to identify and mitigate malware threats.
2024

Clery Act Overview

Ventura College

Completed comprehensive training on Clery Act requirements and campus safety protocols to maintain compliance.

2023

Infusing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Curriculum Seminar

North Orange County Community College District

Analyzed educational barriers and implemented strategies to close opportunity gaps for underrepresented groups.

2020

Remote Instruction Certification Workshop

Santa Ana College

Developed skills for remote teaching and enhancing course accessibility using Canvas.

2020

E-De Title 5 Training for Distance Education

Cypress College

Completed training on distance education best practices focusing on course accessibility.

2016

Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Communications, and Chemical Hygiene Training

Cypress College

Certified in managing hazardous materials and implementing safety protocols.

Research Experience

2014

Production Chemist

Bachem America, Inc.

Synthesis and purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients, peptides, and new chemical entities (NCEs)

Fall 2011 – Spring 2013

Graduate Researcher

University of California, Santa Cruz

  • Synthesis of a new family of the metal-organic framework for purification application
  • Synthesis of spherical mesoporous silica particles for drug delivery application
  • Publication: Light-triggered carbon monoxide delivery with al-MCM-41-based nanoparticles bearing a designed manganese carbonyl complex. Journal of Materials Chemistry B
Fall 2009 – Spring 2011

Junior Specialist

University of California, Merced

Synthesis of triangular silver nano-prism for plasmonic enhancement of Raman scattering from the organic solar cell material.