Stephanie Kim-Thien Nguyen

Mobile (951)743-7447 nguyen.stk@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE To clear my preliminary teaching credential in biology while promoting science learning in an inclusive
classroom that incorporates research-based methods, culturally relevant pedagogy, and social justice

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JUNIPERO SERRA HIGH SCHOOL, Gardena, CA
Teacher, October 2013 Present
Teaching in the subjects of biology, PLTW- Principles of Biomedical Sciences, and physics (2015-2016)
Teaching in the subjects of biology, honors biology, PLTW- Principles of Biomedical Sciences, and physics
(2014-2015)
Teaching in the subjects of biology, chemistry, and physics for all high school grades (2013-2014)
JUNIPERO SERRA HIGH SCHOOL, Gardena, CA
Science Department Chairperson, June 2016 Present
Planning and implementation of the schools development of department and course goals, objectives and
descriptions for the science department at Junipero Serra High School
JUNIPERO SERRA HIGH SCHOOL, Gardena, CA
STEM Coordinator, August 2015 Present
Responsible for the overall leadership, supervision, coordination, and implementation of the schools Project
Lead the Way program
HANDS TOGETHER, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Volunteer, January - February 2013
Assisting in programs that teach sustainable agriculture
Conducting land surveying for agricultural cooperatives
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE, Riverside, CA
Research Assistant, August 2012- December 2012
Assisting in research of Dr. Frances Sladek
Research studies molecular mechanisms of tissue-specific gene expression involving neuroreceptors
ST. LUCYS PRIORY HIGH SCHOOL, Glendora, CA
Teacher, August 2008- June 2012
Teaching in the subjects of biology and chemistry for sophomores, juniors, and seniors
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL, Baldwin Park, CA
Teacher, August 2007- March 2008
Long-term substitute teaching for grades 2-8 computer classes
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Riverside, CA
Research Assistant, 2004-2007
Assisted in Post-Doctorate plant-pathology research at the National Clonal Germplam Repository for Citrus
& Dates
Research included the characterization and evaluation of citrus and date palm germplasm, the development
of a core subset based on molecular characterization, and the development of a lab-based assay for citrus
psorosis virus
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE, Riverside, CA
Research Assistant, 2002-2006
Assisted in plant biology research at the Citrus Variety Collection under Dr. Richard Lee
Research included trials of commercial varieties of pigmented grapefruits, mandarins, and
valencia oranges

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE, Riverside, CA

Research Assistant, 2005-2006
Assisted in research of Dr. B. Glenn Stanley
Research studied the role of GABA-A receptors in the lateral hypothalamus as mediators of satiety and body
weight regulation
JUNIPERO SERRA HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM, Gardena, CA
Volunteer, 2015-2016
Coached high school students in preparation for robotics competitions
ST. LUCYS SCIENCE TEAM, Glendora, CA
Volunteer, 2009-2012
Coached high school teams for the LA County Science Olympiad

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Loyola Marymount University
Master of Arts in Secondary Education (August 2016)
Preliminary Teaching Credential in Biology (August 2016)
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience (March 2013)
Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages (March 2013)
Project Lead the Way Certification
Completion of core training for instruction of PLTW Medical Interventions (July 2016)
Completion of core training for instruction of PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences (July 2014)
Code.org Professional Development Certification
Training in K-5 coding curriculum (February 2016)
VIRTUS Certified
Child sexual abuse prevention training (September 2013)
SPECIAL SKILLS
Laboratory Skills
Experienced in a variety of lab techniques including immunohistochemistry, PCR, electrophoresis, cell culture,
Western & Northern blot, microscopy, ELISA, histology, and stereotactic surgery
Foreign Language Skills
French and German
Technology
Website Building:



Online Word Processing and Spreadsheets:
Interactive Media:



Elementary Coding:


Social Media:

Weebly
Google Docs
Promethean whiteboard, SMART board
Code.org
Twitter, Facebook

HONORS, AWARDS & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

LMU/LA CAST Scholarship- tuition scholarhip for graduate studies, awarded 2014-2016
Dr. Roberto Roges and Mrs. Delia Roges Scholarship- merit-based tuition scholarship for graduate
studies, awarded 2014-2015
Alpha Sigma Nu- Honor Society of Jesuit Colleges and Universities nominee 2015
Kappa Delta Pi- nominee 2015
Society for Neuroscience- member 2005- current
University of California Regents Scholar- full-tuition scholarship for undergraduate studies, awarded
2002-2006