Rocio Avila 1/28/2020

Rocio Avila
rocioavilaemail@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Energetic and engaging new teacher with experience in analytical chemistry, and microbiology, as well
as team building and communication skills. Eager to blend exceptional organizational skills and a love
of learning to create a safe space for students to grow by modeling exemplary behavior and create
positive interactions.

Relevant Skills and Proficiencies

▪TExEs 236 Science 7-12 Passed ▪Teachworthy Certification Program ▪Capturing Kids’ Hearts
Certified ▪Fluent in English and Spanish ▪Lab Safety ▪ lesson Planning/ Classroom management

Communication:

Able to communicate both verbally and written to facilitate understanding and allow various examples
for different learning styles.

Problem Solving:
Able to use critical thinking to technical as well as interpersonal conflicts in order to work together and
improve learning and working environments.

Management:
Oversaw the initial stages of setting up and opening a laboratory business by providing expertise,
commitment and time management of multiple processes which translates to classroom management
and organization.

Employment History

Analytical Chemist MD Toxicology Group, San Antonio, TX. (May 2018-Jul. 2019)
Lab Technician Wilco Health Laboratory, San Antonio, TX. (Mar. 2018- May 2018)
Toxicologist/ Supervisor Advanced Toxicology Services, San Antonio, TX. (Nov. 2016- May 2017)
Certifying Scientist/ Analyst Axis Diagnostics Inc., San Antonio, TX. (Mar. 2014- Jun. 2016)
Clinical Lab Science-Teaching Assistant University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San
Antonio, TX. (Aug. 2011 – Dec. 2013)
Teaching Assistant University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX. (Jun. 2007 – Jul. 2009)
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Education

Master of Science- Clinical Lab Sciences Forensic/ Analytical Toxicology

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

Bachelor of Science cum laude Major: Biological Science Minor: Chemistry

University of Texas at El Paso