Lily Tejeda

Experience

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  Passaic County Community College

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Laboratory Assistant Coordinator

  Laboratory Assistant Coordinator | September 2008 to August 2010 ▪ Optimized laboratory procedures and organization, increasing class time productivity by 20%. ▪ Revamped the storage system of the biology laboratory by assigning identification numbers for each specimen.▪ Created a readily accessible document which I updated to allow professors to check which materials were available at the time. ▪ Developed procedures and followed safety guidelines for biology class experiments. ▪ Optimized protocols to make media plates, buffers, and solutions for clarity and minimizing misinterpretations. ▪ Kept track of inventory and the specific laboratory needs of professors and dispensed and arranged the equipment for the practical lectures. Show less

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  H&R Block

  Sept 2010 - Apr 2011

  Client Services and Translation

  ▪ Thrived working in a busy and fast-paced environment▪ Schedule appointments and confirm appointments and client check-in.▪ Cataloged client confidential files ▪ Assisted as a Spanish translator for documents and client meetings▪ Balanced cash register and processed payments

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  Rutgers University–New Brunswick - Laboratory of Adaptation, Reward, and Addiction.

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  Research Assistant

  ▪ Directed project on nucleotide variation interpretation (SNP discovery) ▪ Responsible for the localization of SNPs and other mutations that could indicate a correlation with our proposed hypothesis. ▪ Led research on the precursor genes for miRNA-9 in the conservation of KCNMA1 gene 3'UTRs and their regulation by microRNA-7 species. ▪ Handled, organized, and analyzed large amounts of crucial research data, such as analyzing Sanger Sequencing results of miRNA-9 precursors and gene hosts. These regions were to over 3000 base pair genomic regions. ▪ Found statistically significant SNP mutations that those SNPs were utilized for further research in the regulation of lncRNA. ▪ Earned RSoA the student merit scholarship while still being an undergraduate student to present in the RSoA poster session. ▪ Actively partook in troubleshooting with GENEWIZ to improve the Sanger sequencing results by 30% and enlarge coverage. ▪ Managed bioinformatics-based research in microRNA targeting prediction programs and operated sequence visualization programs Show less

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  Gjun information Co., Ltd.

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2020

  English Second Language Teacher

  ▪ Instructed ESL students in Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, and Advanced English levels.▪ IETLS examination tutor.▪ Modified preexisting curriculum to serve students' needs, improving the overall results in examinations.▪ Developed grammar strategies and improved student outcomes.▪ Prepared quizzes and exams to adequately evaluate and track students' processes throughout the course.▪ Collaborate with the institute's consultants to address student issues and supply counseling in student meetings▪ Built rapport with students and families from various cultural backgrounds.▪ Created a trusting atmosphere that minimized apprehension. Thus, students were able to participate freely. Show less

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  Gjun information Co

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

  IELTS Instructor

  ▪ Instructed IELTS students in all exam sections – Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading.▪ Imparted lectures detailing the components and strategies for the IELTS exam, and each lecture was three hours with a minimum of 30+ students.▪ Trained professionals of diverse backgrounds Academic and General IELTS to. The average of my student results was between 6.0 to 7.5 out of a max of 8.0.▪ Assembled grammar strategies and strengthened student outcomes by focusing on context of grammar rather than plain memorization. The requests for my classes augmented, and I was requested to work for other Gjun branches around Kaohsiung.▪ Improved student retention by collaborating with consultants to address issues and improve the organization's teaching methodology. Show less

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  凱莫親子英文 | Care More English.

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  Science Consultant and General Science Teacher

  ▪ Delivered two weekly Science classes to junior and high school students – The first class would focus on theory, and the second on theory application in experiment design. The break of the sections reported a higher satisfaction rate, and students enrolled kept a steady pace. ▪ Maintained effective and efficient recordkeeping procedures. Additionally, instructional activities were prepared and implemented that became instructional activities for meaningful learning experiences. ▪ Added a non-competitive and cooperative solid teaching style due to providing constructive and detailed feedback to help students achieve academic success. Show less

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  凱莫親子英文 | Care More English.

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  Curriculum Designer; ESL adult instructor

  ▪ Developed hands-on activities for high school science programs in conjunction with the Taiwanese education system resources. ▪ Reorganized educational programs and policies tailored to Taiwanese education department demands. ▪ Collaborated with school administration to accommodate a diversity of ages and abilities of acceptance into the program. ▪ Designed culturally conscious, academically effective, and English proficiency friendly. The students obtained satisfactory results, and first-year students' grades stayed stable. ▪ Able to quickly adapt to sudden changes in curriculum and varying student learning styles. Furthermore, I collaborated with administrative departments to develop a more effective schedule for students and incorporate technological aids for the classrooms. Show less

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  Kuehne + Nagel International AG.

  Dec 2018 - Dec 2019

  Business English Teacher | Cross cultural Trainer and Consultant

  ▪ In-company ESL instructor. I focused on cross-cultural development, Business English, and writing instruction. ▪ Leaded classes for the Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service departments. In these classes, I trained employees in writing techniques, cross-cultural communication skills, and styles. Due to increased English writing and reading skills, I developed employee cultural awareness and cultural understanding by imparting country-specific information to enhance relationships with their german managers. These practices improved cultural sensitivity, global email communications, and linguistic competence.▪ Created customized lesson plans for the needs of the employees and corresponding company duties. These plans helped to improve job performance due to decreasing disengagement because my work improved language skills lowering employee frustration and increasing engagement. ▪ Gave lectures on email writing strategies and etiquette, industry-specific jargon, and its proper usage, and taught editing skills to an employee for emails and written communications. Thus, enhancing the smoothness of workflow with foreign subsidiaries by improving the writing and speaking skills of the Kaohsiung office. Show less

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  Eternal Materials

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  Mainland HR Manager Assistant Intern

  ▪ Focused on the Human Resource recruitment forms used in offices and factories in Kaohsiung and Malaysia.▪ Concentrated on the recruitment procedures of new hires and worked with the recruitment HR manager. ▪ Restructured and reworded the Employee Non-Disclosure Agreement to maximize clarity used for recruitment and currently used for recruiting procedures in Malaysia and Taiwan for the company's open positions.▪ Prepared culturally competent new employee company application forms for use in different international locations. Put to use immediately for the staffing of the Malaysia Factory, which was a high priority because of the Southeast Asia expansion.▪ Designed an English proficiency test bank to assess new employees, from operators to high-level engineers. Due to this test bank, the company could create numerous versions of the proficiency exam with a source for industry-relevant English questions. Hiring managers can immediately grade these without the needed English to compare candidates. ▪ Created the company organizational chart on the official website and orientation packets and collaborated with the without the needed English HR training and development for the sales team. Additionally, I prepared material for each session and created promotional posters for company-sponsored employee activities.▪ Translated (CH to ENG), edited leave and overtime application forms, and adapted them for use in the new Business Process Management software. These translations allowed for the successful deployment of the new BPM and employee submissions. Show less

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  天主教道明高級中學 - 劍橋國際部 | St. Dominic Catholic High School Cambridge - International Program.

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  ▪ Imparted Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry and IGCSE Chemistry.▪ Instituted a novel student performance evaluation method, using google drive and google forms for easy storage of student data, increasing efficiency for evaluation to 60% since teachers had the commodity of uploading information at any location.▪ Chemistry lesson plans maintained 90% of student engagement and effectively covered the primary curriculum. Science stream students’ numbers rose, and we gained three more students during the implementation month.▪ Emphasized hands-on learning by providing realistic laboratory experiences for students to obtain long-term knowledge with real-world applications. Students gained confidence and were eager to try more complex tasks through this method.▪ Tutored students for science proficiency testing and provided extra help for students after school.▪ Attended professional conferences and online workshops to obtain the best teaching science classroom and laboratory practices – Teaching Practical Science - National STEM Learning Centre (Professional Development)▪ Used technology to enhance learning – Google software rooms, novel teaching programs, and interactive games (Kahoot, Quizizz) Show less ▪ Directed the first St. Dominic Catholic High School Cambridge International Program advanced placement Chemistry laboratory.▪ Instituted best practices for running biology, chemistry, and physics practicals. Constructed chemistry labs with detailedinstructions for students to independently run experiments and investigations▪ Collaborated with the national program staff members for an effective curriculum for the students and instituting laboratory safety regulations.▪ Ensure cooperation and communication with National (Non-Cambridge International Program) departments, science teachers, and laboratory coordinators.▪ Modified the storing and organization system of the laboratory storage room, permitting a smoother retrieval of necessary materials and helped coworkers (Physics, Biology, and Chemistry) due to the proper storage naming system and material reliability. Show less ▪ Imparted Cambridge IGCSE Combined Sciences - Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental science.▪ Effectively communicated scientific concepts and adapted the course to serve the various levels of English proficiency.▪ Instilled critical thinking skills by exposing the students to case studies, long term project, and science report writing.▪ Expanded student’s capacity for handling a more substantial course load without diminishing the student's motivation. Done via interactive learning, the student learned to adapt from one-way communication or individual learning to students being involved and engaged with the lesson's material.▪ Skillful at forming positive and supportive relationships with students and the community while maintaining professional boundaries and strengthened student outcomes. Show less ▪ Instructed spanish as a Second Language - Spanish native speaker.▪ Established programs tailored to distinctive abilities and academic levels of comprehension since the student group consisted of grades 8 to 10. Enabled a tighter grasp on classroom control, which yielded high examination results.▪ ExplainedSpanish language concepts by introducing Latin, central, and south American culture and incorporating them into the classroom learning activities. These activities gave Taiwanese students a glimpse into cultures and countries rarely mentioned in Taiwanese society. ▪ Motivated students to not only build and improve on the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, but also to enjoy learning the language.▪ Assured the needed language competency objectives were reached for the A1 examination. Show less

  • Chemistry Physics Teacher

    Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

  • IGCSE Science Experiment Coordinator

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Combined Science Teacher – 8th Grade

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Spanish Teacher - DELE instructor – Mixed-level class

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
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  Helium Three Pty Ltd | Eureka Productions

  Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

  English to Spanish Legal Contract Translation

  ▪ Focused on the translation of the following types of Legal Release contracts. 1. Materials Release2. Location Agreement (Deed) 3. Verbal Consent MultiLanguage4. Nondisclosure Agreement - NDA5. Nondisclosure Agreement - NDA Unilateral 6. General Appearance Release - Adult - Fee7. General Appearance Release - Adult - No Fee8. General Appearance Release - Minor (Under 18)

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  Kaohsiung American School

  Aug 2021 - now

  MYP - IB Science Teacher

  ▪ Conducted 7th and 8th-grade MYP Integrated Science, five class sections of 95 minutes with 24+ students.▪ Delivered classes customized for a broad range of abilities, assuring additional scaffolding for students under a modified curriculum – ELL, among other special needs.▪ Directed the middle school science fair program, allowing ES to preview MS work and HS to review prior knowledge and projects. ▪ Monitored and evaluated student progress by administering formative assessments every eight days, and overall unit performance was assessed using summative exams twice a semester.▪ Initiated the KAS Science Blog for parents and colleagues to have a virtual window to classroom activities.▪ Attended and contributed to Parent Teacher Evening and Open Days by creating a gallery of student work for students to demonstrate learning during these events. Additionally, I initiated the KAS Science Blog for parents and colleagues to have a virtual window to classroom activities.▪ Performed biology, chemistry, and physics NGSS-aligned activities and experiments while adhering to laboratory safety policies. ▪ Participated in professional development opportunities – Committee for Children - Second Step program Certificate.▪ Aided in recruiting local talent during Covid-19 and acted as a liaison between the school and local administration or teaching candidates. Successfully recruited the housing coordinator responsible for accommodations of new international teachers and aiding in integrating them into the Taiwanese workforce and culture. She later received an award from the school for her excellent work. I am proud to have been her recruiter. Show less

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  North Star Academy Charter School of Newark

  Aug 2023 - now

  AP Chemistry Teacher

  ▪ Tailored curriculum to meet the unique needs and diverse backgrounds of students at Uncommon Schools NJ.▪ Implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students and promote a deeper understanding of AP Chemistry concepts.▪ Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom culture that celebrates diversity.▪ Utilized data-driven instruction to assess student performance and inform instructional decisions.▪ Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects and enhance the overall educational experience.▪ Integrated real-world applications of chemistry to make the subject matter more relevant and engaging.▪ Addressed individual student needs through differentiated instruction and personalized support.▪ Actively participated in school-wide initiatives and events to contribute to the broader educational community.▪ Emphasized the importance of college and career readiness, providing guidance on STEM-related pathways.▪ Engaged in ongoing professional development to stay current on effective teaching practices and educational trends. Show less