Gerald

My approach to teaching is to treat each student as an individual having a unique background and level of comprehension. Mentoring students requiring extra help can make a significant difference in their understanding of the subject matter. I am fully aware of the difference this can make in allowing individuals to achieve their goals. One individual that I mentored majored in biology but had very little practical chemistry experience. After a year of on-the-job training, she became recognized as one of the company’s most proficient method development chemists.

As a manager of chemists for 16 years and as a scientist for10 years prior to that, I have often found it necessary to implement hands-on laboratory training in chemistry in order for individuals to attain their full potential within the organization. Mentoring and tutoring employees has been one of the highlights of my role as a manager. Early retirement from an industrial setting allows me to pursue this passion for teaching and mentoring. I believe my enthusiasm for teaching coupled with my extensive industrial experience will make for an effective learning experience.

Availability: Weekdays M-Thurs

Willing to travel: 20 miles

Experience: During the 2003-2008 academic years, I tutored students in math and science in the Wake Technical Community College GED program.

2007-present: Instructor, Under contract to Wake Technical Community College to develop and teach intensive, two-day, hands-on training sessions in Good Laboratory Practices, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, and Preparation and Purification of Biological Samples for HPLC Analysis. Also, since 2009, under contract to Wake Tech to teach Biowork.

2003-2008: Part time GED Instructor, Wake Technical Community College. Responsible for preparing adults and older teenagers for GED math, reading and science examinations.