Emily Abbott

Experience

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  University of Rochester

  Aug 2001 - Aug 2002

  Graduate Assistant

  Worked for Student Activities Office and planned leadership and other on-campus eventsAssisted with Greek Affairs, reestablishing the Order of Omega honor societySupervised undergraduate employees at the circulation desk in the main library, Rush Rhees.

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  Brighton Public Schools

  Oct 2001 - Dec 2001

  Student Teaching Observations

  Observed 100 hours in 7th grade Physical Science classroomAssisted master teacher with parts of lessons in the last monthTaught three lessons independentlyObserved during one lesson by advisor

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  Rush-Henrietta Public Schools

  Jan 2002 - Apr 2002

  Student Teaching

  Taught Regents level Chemistry for 10 weeksBy week three, responsible for running daily routines in the classroomObserved three times by advisor throughout the experienceMet daily with master teacher to review progress

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  Henrietta Public Schools

  Apr 2002 - Jun 2002

  Substitute Teacher

  Substituted Middle School and High School math and science classes

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  Blair Academy

  Aug 2002 - Jun 2004

  Chemistry Teacher

  Taught regular and honors chemistry.Moderated yearbook.Chaperoned ski trips three times a week throughout the winter.Supervised the dance committee.Coached track and field.Lived full-time in the dorm with junior girls.

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  St. John's College High School

  Aug 2004 - Jun 2008

  Chemistry Teacher

  Taught all levels of chemistry (conceptual, regular, honors, and AP). Developed the curriculum for conceptual chemistry.Reintroduced AP chemistry as a curriculum choice for students.Yearbook moderator.Cross country coach.Subcommittee chair for Middle States accreditation review.Mentored upperclassmen students during a four-day retreat.

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  Bullis School

  Aug 2008 - Apr 2011

  Chemistry Teacher

  Taught honors and AP chemistry.Member of the Understanding by Design teacher liaison committee.One of four team members tasked with evaluating the science department chair position.Member of the advising committee.Cross country coach.Yearbook moderator.Subcommittee chair of the teacher review task force.Evaluated and rewrote the placement exam for chemistry.Moderated the Breast Cancer Awareness club.Advised a group of sophomore students.Chaperoned and participated in overnight class retreats. Show less

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  American Chemical Society

  Apr 2011 - now

  I am part of the editing and production team for the weekly magazine Chemical & Engineering News.Each week I edit a number of articles and see them through production process.Coordinate with the writer and art department to make sure concepts are accurately portrayed and presented in a sensible, reader friendly, and concise fashion.Responsible for fact checking, copy editing, and substantive editing of copy.Write articles and blog posts (see links to articles below).Responsible for production of articles in print, online, and on the C&EN mobile app.I manage the compilation and production of materials for the ACS National Meeting preliminary and final programs (twice a year).Moderate webinars on occasion.Part of the team that organizes the three day annual advisory board and staff meeting for 30 advisers and 60 staff members. Show less

  • Senior News Office Manager

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Society & Media Relations Manager

    Jul 2021 - Feb 2024

  • Career & Learning Resources Portfolio Manager

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Textbooks Manager

    Jun 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Editor, Chemistry Solutions

    Feb 2014 - May 2016

  • Associate Editor

    Apr 2011 - Mar 2014
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  American Chemical Society--AACT

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  Education Resource Specialist

  I helped launch a national organization that supports K-12 teachers of chemistry. Visit teachchemistry.org to see all of the resources that we have to offer.

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  Saint Andrew's School

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Chemistry Teacher

  I teach regular and honors chemistry.