NATALIYA P.BOVKUN

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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Ph.D., Food Engineering (1995-1999)

National University of Food Technologies, Kyiv, Ukraine

Master's Degree, Industrial Management (1994-1997)

National University of Food Technologies, Kyiv, Ukraine, GPA 3.87

Bachelor's and Master's degree, Food Technology (1983-1988)

National University of Food Technologies, Ukraine, GPA 3.98;more than 20 graduate hours in Chemistry.

Certified Mathematics teacher:Grades 4-8

Region 4 ESC Alternative Teacher Certification Program (08/2005 - 04/2007)

Certified Chemistry teacher: Grades 8-12 02/2008

Certified Mathematics teacher: Grades 8-12 04/2008

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Chemistry Instructor, Houston Community College, Central Campus (Spring 2010- Present)

Adjunct Environmental Science Instructor(Spring and Fall 2009)

  • Instructed students in general chemistry I & II and environmental science: CHEM 1411, CHEM 1412, ENVR 1411.
  • Created a syllabus and developed a curriculum appropriate for information needed to be covered in the courses and their corresponding laboratories. Incorporated technology into labs and class lectures.
  • Developed lessons by incorporating different learning strategies that apply to diverse students.

Chemistry Teacher, Houston Academy for International Studies (HAIS),Houston ISD(08/2008 - Present)

  • Planned a Chemistry program that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of individual students.
  • Prepared lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.
  • Academically advised students and supervised science club.
  • Attended professional developments seminars and conferences.
  • Coordinated TAKS Science Lab class for students struggling with science section of TAKS (the class resulted in a 22% increase in science TAKS scores)
  • Innovated curriculum by cooperating with Houston Community College Central Science Department by establishing and teaching the AP/dual credit Chemistry 1411 and Chemistry 1412 for HAIS students.

Mathematics Teacher, WoodsonMiddle School, Houston ISD(04/2006-09/2008)

  • Established Math Lab class curriculum to help students with mathematics TAKS through hands-on activities. This class increased TAKS score by 10%.
  • Created and developed lesson plans for classes and labs. Prepared and administered exams.

Assistant Professor, National University of Food Technologies, Kyiv, Ukraine, Organic Chemistry Department (01/2000-11/2001)

  • Developed curricula of Organic Chemistry and Carbohydrate Chemistry.
  • Taught and prepared undergraduate courses in Organic Chemistry, and graduate course in Carbohydrate Chemistry.
  • Supervised undergraduate students’ research projects.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Scientist, National University of Food Technologies, Kyiv, Ukraine(02/1999-12/1999)

  • Conducted research and summarized results in professional publications.
  • Separated and characterized biological active substances from plant raw materials.
  • Supervised Quality Control laboratory technicians.

Researcher,National University of Food Technologies, Kyiv, Ukraine (08/1988-10/1995)

  • Designed and conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis of food additives and supplements.