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Kevin T. Kopec
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SUMMARY: Experienced educator looking to instruct a variety of students in the fundamentals of mathematics. To use my experiences in science and pharmacology/anatomy to attend to the educational needs of students to indicate correlations between different subjects with respect to mathematics. To provide a safe and informative place to learn a variety of real life mathematical situations. EDUCATION 2011 2011 Leslie University Mathematics Graduate Courses Completion of courses provide Professional Licensure in Mathematics (8 - 12) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts Physics First Program Certifiable in Physics University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 180 Days Program M.Ed. with a concentration in Mathematics MTEL: 2000 2001 Passed Communications and Literacy Examinations Passed Examination in Mathematics 8 12

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Harvard University [Massachusetts General Hospital and Charles Naval Yard], Cambridge Massachusetts Seminars and Symposiums in Endocrinology University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts Non-degree Graduate Work in Biological field American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts B.S cum laude, Biology and Mathematics Minor in Chemistry

Winter 2000 1995 1999

EXPERIENCE: 2011 Present Mathematics Instructor Putnam Voc/Tech HS Springfield, MA Instructing grades (11, 12) Algebra II, Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry, PreCalculus, Algebra I, Algebra II Honors, Calculus

Provide an exciting classroom devoted to the enrichment of mathematical concepts for students. Use technology to assist differential learning styles - PenCasts Follow MA curriculum frameworks Robotics and Automation/Applied Mathematics/Pre-engineering Instructor Putnam Voc/Tech HS Springfield, MA Instructing grades (9, 10, 11, 12) Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus I (Difference Quotient), General Physics, PBASIC & RobotC, Mechanics, Circuits.

2008 2011

The Robotics & Automation/Applied Mathematics initiated by me, is a rigorous three-and-a-half year program at Putnam Technical Vocational High School designed to produce critical-thinking of pattern analysis contained in electrical, mechanical, computer engineering and mathematical applications in students. Students will have access to chemical, biological and mechanical engineering research in order to search for Green Technology. The Robotics & Automation/Applied Mathematics program will include a rigorous academic and technical training that will allow students to enroll in a two or four year college or university. Major academic concentrations will be concern with mathematical functions (linear, quadratic, cubic, sigmoid, etc.), pattern analysis, geometric concepts, logic (Boolean), vector analysis (robotic envelop), trigonometry with respect to field strength and harmonics, unit circle, Pythagorean Theorem, Newtonian Physics, TI-84+, statistics and computational calculations for automation. Major technical concentrations will also concern programming (PBASIC), Computer-Aided Design & Drafting, electrical schematics, circuit design, engineer design, sensor application & programming, Statistical Process Control (SPC), engineering design and development projects, using oscilloscopes to identify Pulse Width Durations (PWD), mechanical and electrical stress, electronic communications, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and principles of automation. A senior thesis and project are due at the end of the program as well as a portfolio. Initiated the current program under the STEM guidelines to instruct students on a wide variety of mathematical applications using robotic technologies. Vex system (for applicable mathematics applications) as well as using Parallax microcontrollers (PBASIC). Students study physical applications of robotics as well as programming (using RobotC as well as PBASIC) in order for a robot to perform a desired function and promote excitement for mathematical conceptualized of that function. Students follow the current Massachusetts curriculum frameworks for robotics and automation plus learn critical mathematical analysis of physical situations (real-life examples) in order to obtain desired results. Biology Teacher Chicopee Comprehensive High School Chicopee, Massachusetts Teaching Biology, Ecology, Plant Physiology (10 12)

2008 2008

Instruction on biology, ecology and plant physiology. Use standard based learning and preparation to allow the greatest learning environment. Use an engaging atmosphere in classroom to allow all students to become familiar with mathematics in a real life basis by bringing in pharmacological issues. Believe in a rigid management style to learning by setting rules and regulations and following routines.

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Mathematics Teacher Central High School Springfield, Massachusetts Teaching Algebra I CP (Grade 9) and Intermediate Mathematics (Grades 11 and 12)

Followed Massachusetts Frameworks as well as supply MCAS practice questions for student preparation. Use standard based learning and preparation to allow the greatest learning environment. Use an engaging atmosphere in classroom to allow all students to become familiar with mathematics in a real life basis by bringing in pharmacological issues. Believe in a rigid management style to learning by setting rules and regulations and following routines. Made website(s) for student and parent involvement with the explicit intention to provide the best learning possible for parent-teacher interaction. Clinical Teaching 180 Days Program The 180 Day program is offered by the University of Massachusetts (Amherst, Massachusetts) as a year long immersion teacher preparation program leading to a masters degree and initial licensure. Mathematics Algebra II support and Geometry (College Prep) Biology Anatomy & Physiology lab support

2005 2006

Legacy project: Pharmacology Club: Instruction that allow students to learn mathematical and biological concepts related to real world scenarios in pharmacology. Student Teaching 180 Days Program Central High School Springfield, Massachusetts Mathematics Algebra II support and Geometry (College Prep) Biology Anatomy & Physiology lab support Lead Research Associate/Scientist, In vivo Pharmacology and Physiology Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, Massachusetts

2005 2006

2002 2004

Developed surgical team for jugular cannulations to support infusion and hyperinsulinemic clamp studies. Worked on Compound formulation and development. Trained individuals on DEXA, MM-100 Metabolic Monitor System, and Jugular Cannulations. Pursuing the pharmacological effects of certain preclinical drug compounds on the physiological effects of ob/ob, lean, and clamp mice. Developing acute and chronic studies in mouse models for diabetes and obesity, dosing (p.o., i.v., i.p., s.c.), assayed food intake and performed pharmacokinetic studies to develop data for predetermined preclinical drug applications. Developed animal models for insulin resistance. Wrote acute and chronic study protocols and developing SOPs. Managed DEXA to develop critical data for specific drug candidates. Performed IP and OGTTs ITTs, necropsies. Assisted in ICV injections to look at specific agonists/antagonists on food intake and body composition acute studies. Produced templates for easy calculation of data and efficiency. Made graphs in SigmaPlot for presentations Made presentations to key scientists and colleagues. Research Associate, In vivo Pharmacology Waratah Pharmaceuticals Woburn, Massachusetts Dr. Phil Lambert Director of Pharmacology

2001 2002

Directly worked under Director of Pharmacology to develop workable rodent models which support neogensis of cell theory. Managed/trained drug administration routes, (p.o., i.v., i.p., s.c.) to individuals. Microsurgeries for infusion studies. Learned Cholesterol, triglyceride, FFA, Insulin, CCK EIAs and RIAs. Performed acute and chronic paradigms in order to comprehend the neogenesis of cell re-growth and function. Performed pancrectomies for cell histological inspections for key scientists. Managed animal care center. Managed laboratory resources. Associate Scientist, Department of Endocrinology Harvards Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Cambridge, Charlestown, Massachusetts Dr. Henry Kronenberg Dr. Ung-il Chung

2000 2001

Learned and performed stabilization techniques for embryonic stem (ES) cell lines. Work with mathematical models for growth plate development Developed ES cell lines with PPAR, SMO and Indian Hedgehog knocked out to support blastocyst injections and osteopenia studies. Developed and performed blastocyst injections to support several key programs in bone morphology program. Made injection needles Learned histology, (cryo and paraffin embedding) and in situ hybridization techniques. Developed radiolabeled probes to support characterization of bone morphology for in situ hybridizations. Performed Western, Southern, and Northern blot analysis. Managed good laboratory notebook taking.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: 1995 Present Alpha Chi National Honor Society

SIGNIFICANT STUDIES AT AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE: Aspects of Bone Chemistry: Formation and Regulation of Bone Tissue. The Effects of Thyroid Powder (Porcine) on Parathyroidectomized Mus musculus during Bone Remodeling. The Effects of Stress, Diet and Ovariectomy on Skeletal Morphogenesis of Rattus norvegicus via Collagen Type I Concentrations.