Peter J.

Smiley
PeterJSmiley1@gmail.com

Education: Single Subject Biology Credential

Concordia University Irvine

B.A. Biology

Citrus College
A.S. Biology, Physical Science, and Mathematics

Work experience:
South Hills High School- Teacher
Covina-Valley Unified 2019-present
School district  Teaching both anatomy and physiology and pre-AP
2018-present biology
 Coaching swimming
 Designing instruction to utilize the schools 1 to 1 student
to computer ratio
 Work together with the science department professional
learning community to design pre and post-tests to assess
student progress and teaching strategy effectiveness.
 Biology department lead
Las Palmas Middle School- Teacher
2018-2019 school year
 Finished all clinical practice expectations in conjunction
with teaching responsibilities
 Received high marks from on from my intern university
supervisor evaluation
 Received high marks on both the midyear and the final
formal school evaluations
 Continuously work with the science professional learning
community (PLC) to improve instruction and develop
NGSS lessons
 Coached the 7th grade basketball team
 Participated in teacher dance routines and skits for school
rallies
 Communicate with parents
 Attended the CTA new teacher conference
California Polytechnic
 Chaperoned the 8th grade Astro Camp weekend trip
University, Pomona
  Trained in
thinking maps Associate Scientist I
3/2014-10/2014
Team Lead
10/2014-8/2016
Assistant Manager
GENEWIZ, Inc 8/2016-9/2017
March 2014-  Oversee the checking of inventory and replenish
September 2017 consumable sequencing supplies, including tracking
and documenting key reagents
 Supervise and monitor quality and preparation of key
reagents
 Oversee sample receiving
 Advocate for resources as needed
 Work with engineering to troubleshoot and fix
instrument issues
 Train new and existing employees on SOPs
 Work with technical support, molecular biology, and
project management to ensure high quality and on‐time
delivery of services and products
 Troubleshoot quality issues to determine and fix the
route cause
 Manage direct reports including setting schedules,
performing 1 to 1 meetings and performance
evaluations
 Hire and oversee training of direct reports
 Report on weekly and monthly operations

Preliminary Single Emergency Medical Lifeguarding/First Aid,

Certifications: Subject Teaching Response CPR, AED, for Professional
Credential Rescuers and Health Care
Providers
First Aid for Public First Aid for Public Blood Borne Pathogens
Safety Personnel Safety Personnel (Title Training
22)