Ryan J.

Connolly
Connolly_Ryan@comcast.net

Objective: To utilize my expertise and knowledge in the fields of Chemistry and Environmental Science, in order to
educate Secondary School students, so that they may aspire to reach their utmost potential.
Education:
Chemistry Standard Certificate of Eligibility (CE). February 2016
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from Stockton University. December 2011
Concentration: Environmental Planning Minor: Philosophy and Religion GPA: 3.39
Honored with Stockton's "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges" award.
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Ocean County College. May 2009
NJCAA National Champs for swimming in 2009 and placed second in 2008.
Skills:
Science:
Proficient at conducting research and writing scientific papers.
Capable of using scientific equipment, such as HNMR, HPLC, UV-Vis, GC Mass-spec, and PID.
Technological Attributes:
Google Classroom, Google Drive, Kahoot, Quizlet Live, Edmodo (online quizzes/tests), Weebly, Gizmo
Labs, Geographic Information System (GIS), PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Certifications:
Certified in American Red Cross First-Aid, AED, and CPR.
Work Experience:
Atlantic County Institute of Technology. Galloway, New Jersey September 2016-Present
Position: Chemistry Teacher (paid)
Coordinated weekly Title II Tutoring sessions for Chemistry during after-school hours.
Structured the classroom setting to articulate a pristine learning environment for students.
Implemented real-life examples and relatable analogies to help students understand seemingly complex material.
Toms River School District- Toms River High School East. Toms River, New Jersey February 2016-June 2016
Position: Long-term Chemistry Substitute Teacher (paid)
Engineered technology based lesson plans, student notes, PowerPoints, tests, quizzes, and labs.
Habitually stayed after-school to guarantee that extra-help and makeup work could be given.
Southern Regional School District. Manahawkin, New Jersey May 2015-February 2016
Position: Substitute Teacher (paid) and Swim-Team Coach (volunteer)
Managed classroom settings to ensure a safe, fun, and enlightening work environment for students.
Instructed the Swim Team during practices and meets. Ensured they were maximizing their potential in the pool.
Stafford Townships Environmental Committee. Manahawkin, New Jersey January 2013- Present
Position: Appointed Member (volunteer)
Created the Teachers Guide for the Arbor Day contest and elucidated the subject to local schools.
Suggested ideas that would allow the township to become environmentally savvy.
Approved or voted against proposed plans and policies that would affect Stafford Township.
Ship Bottom Beach Patrol. Ship Bottom, New Jersey. Summers of 2007-2013, 2015-2016
Position: Ocean Lifeguard, Lifeguard in Training Instructor (paid)
Taught and led High School aged kids about the skills, responsibilities, and duties of a lifeguard.
Observed the public, prevented any endangering activities, and performed frequent rescues and first-aid.
Peak Environmental INC. Woodbridge, New Jersey September 2013-May 2014, May 2014-September 2014
Position: Field Technician & Technical Project Assistant (paid)
Gathered groundwater, air, or soil samples with the appropriate equipment and collected data.
Created field reports, tables, charts, and graphs which exemplified the data proficiently.
Rutgers University Marine Field Station. Tuckerton, New Jersey March 2013- June 2013
Position: Data Collector/Fish Sorter (volunteer)
Casted bridge-net to retrieve prey species of fish, then sorted samples into ethanol jars for identification.
Computed and analyzed data to produce conclusions.