Anna Mitchell
Relocating To La Plata
Summary
Dynamic professional with hard skills and a strong chemistry background gained through a doctorate program, and soft skills necessary for a good teacher developed as an assistant director of a summer camp. Proven skills in instruction and effective communication, complemented by a strong background in laboratory management and technical writing. Committed to fostering engaging learning environments and achieving program success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Moose River Outpost
Moose River
06.2021 - 06.2025
- Trained and developed 50 seasonal staff to execute summer programs.
- Worked with the camp director to problem-solve and address concerns in the camp. Facilitated conflict resolution and handled disciplinary concerns.
- Maintained clear communication with parents about camper concerns. Communicated with parents in the off-season to gather feedback on their campers' experiences.
- Worked with cabin rental guests and conference group leaders to book reservations and establish details for their group.
- Led the camp kitchen on the head cook's days off.
Graduate Student Researcher
University Of New Hampshire
Durham
08.2018 - 05.2024
- Studied the use of UV light as a trigger for the assembly of polymer nanoparticles for the development of a 3D-printable tissue engineering scaffold.
- Investigated protein-polymer bioconjugates to inform the design of synthetic anti-icing polymer coatings.
- Advisor: Dr. John G. Tsavalas
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of New Hampshire
Durham
08.2018 - 12.2023
- Instructed and managed twenty students at a time in an organic chemistry laboratory. Taught students new laboratory techniques and concepts. Ensured that safety measures were closely followed. Provided clear answers to student questions and fostered an engaging learning atmosphere.
- Hosted office hours to help students work through difficult concepts.
- Responsible for grading laboratory reports and lecture exams fairly and efficiently.
- Courses taught: Organic Chemistry I Lab, Organic Chemistry II Lab, Organic Chemistry I Lab for Chemistry Majors, Organic Chemistry II Lab for Chemistry Majors.
Head Counselor
Moose River Outpost
Moose River
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Oversaw 8 counselors in their roles, offering encouragement, correction, and guidance for difficult camper situations.
- Handled camper disciplinary issues and conflict resolution.
- Problem-solved with other senior staff to work out issues that arose throughout the day
- Facilitated all-camp programming
Analytical Chemist
Fleet Laboratories - Internship
Lynchburg
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted lead scientists by preparing buffer solutions, performing routine experimental testing, and maintaining a detailed laboratory notebook.
- Moved the reporting system from paper files to a well-organized computerized database.
- Was responsible for logging all reports on the database as lead scientists prepared them.
Undergraduate Chemistry Teaching Assistant
Liberty University
Lynchburg
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Instructed and managed twenty students at a time in an organic chemistry laboratory. Taught new laboratory techniques and concepts. Ensured safety measures were followed. Answered questions and concerns students had.
- Hosted office hours to help students work through difficult concepts.
- Responsible for grading laboratory reports and exams fairly and efficiently.
- Courses taught: General chemistry, analytical chemistry
Education
Ph.D - Chemistry
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2018
Skills
- Laboratory management
- Student engagement
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Technical writing
- Conflict resolution
Presentations
- MIT Polymer Day – Cambridge, MA Photoinduced Cycloaddition Dimerization for Directed-Assembly of Nanoparticles (Poster) - April 2023
- University of New Hampshire Graduate Research Conference Radical-Mediated Thiol-Disulfide Exchange for Photoinduced Assembly of Nanoparticles (Oral) - April 2024
- Photoinduced Cycloaddition Dimerization for Directed-Assembly of Nanoparticles (Poster) - April 2023
- Photoinduced Cycloaddition Dimerization for Directed-Assembly of Nanoparticles (Poster) - April 2022
- Photoinduced Cycloaddition Dimerization for Directed-Assembly of Microparticles (Poster) - April 2020
Accomplishments
- University of New Hampshire 2023 Graduate School Recognition for Teaching Certificate
- The Craig A. West Award for Excellence in Teaching and Research – University of New Hampshire Department of Chemistry Award Year: 2023
- The Pratt-Diniak Award for Excellence in Teaching – University of New Hampshire Department of Chemistry Award Years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Timeline
Assistant Director
Moose River Outpost
06.2021 - 06.2025
Graduate Student Researcher
University Of New Hampshire
08.2018 - 05.2024
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of New Hampshire
08.2018 - 12.2023
Head Counselor
Moose River Outpost
06.2018 - 08.2019
Analytical Chemist
Fleet Laboratories - Internship
09.2017 - 05.2018
Undergraduate Chemistry Teaching Assistant
Liberty University
08.2015 - 05.2018
Ph.D - Chemistry
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Liberty University
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