Christine Casey

212 Chimney Rock Dr. Email: Christine.casey10@gmail.com

Waxahachie, TX 75167 Phone: 972-351-3177

Professional Experience

Navarro College August 2019-present

Adjunct Professor
Adjunct professor at Waxahachie Global High School through Navarro College in Introduction to
Chemistry, lecture and lab sections, for sophomores.

University of Texas at Tyler-August 2017-present

Adjunct Professor
Adjunct professor at Waxahachie Global High School through University of Texas at Tyler in
General Chemistry I and II, lecture and lab sections, for juniors and seniors.

Waxahachie Global High School- August 2014-present

Teacher
Professional educator at an early college and STEM high school promoting Inquiry and Project
Based Learning. Develop lesson plans for Physics, PLTW Introduction to Engineering and Design, Dual
Credit PLTW Principals of Engineering, Engineering Research and Design (Senior Level Engineering
Capstone), and Dual Credit Chemistry using TEKS, national standards, college learning objectives, and
college readiness standards.
Facilitate the Senior Level Engineering Capstone class culminating in a showcase to the
community.
Facilitate student prom committee to plan details of Jr/Sr prom.
Handle budget, organize ticket sales, and manage purchase orders for Jr/Sr prom.

Mad Science- Summer 2014

Mad Science Instructor
Taught children ages 5-12 in a variety of science experiments over the course of weeklong
camps.

University of Texas at Arlington – August 2012 –May 2013

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Taught 20-24 undergraduate students per class. Prepared pre-lab lectures, graded papers, and
provided assistance to undergraduate students during and outside of laboratory time. Taught General
Chemistry II.
Alcor Petro Lab- May 2011-August 2012
Lab Technician
Performed quality control testing on diesel, jet (9 and 16 Point testing), ethanol, and gasoline
fuel according to ASTM 4806, 1655, 975, and 4814. Performed quality control checks, maintenance and
calibrations when required on ICP, Dionex, JFToT 230/240/203, Distillation Unit Hertzog 626, Flash Point
units 360 and 362, GC, Aquastar and ISL Karl Fishers.
University of Texas at Arlington – September 2010-May 2011
Assistant Research Scientist I, Dr. Frank Foss Lab
Assisted in the synthesis and purification of small molecules by completing micro scale
oxidation/reduction reactions to aide in methodology research using biomimetic catalysis. Also
characterized the molecules through 1H and 13C NMR.

University of Texas at Arlington – Jan 2008-May 2010

Chemistry Clinic Tutor, Dept of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Taught a freshman laboratory course for three semesters; 18-24 students per class. Prepared
pre-lab lectures, graded papers, and provided assistance to undergraduate students during and outside
of laboratory time. Courses taught were Nursing Chemistry, General Chemistry II, and Chemistry for
Engineers.

Porter Tutoring- August 2009-October 2009

General Tutor
Tutored elementary- high school students in various subjects focusing on homework help.

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas – June 2009-August 2009

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Researcher, Dr. Joseph Ready Lab
Assisted in the synthesis and purification of natural products on small- and large-scale reactions.
Analyzed the progress of reactions through GC and characterization of molecules through 1H NMR.
Presented research topic during a poster session at the end of the internship.

University of Texas at Arlington – September 2008-May 2009

Assistant Research Scientist I, Dr. Frank Foss Lab
Assisted in the synthesis and purification of small molecules for biological purposes. Also
characterized the molecules through 1H and 13C NMR.

Certifications:

• Physical Science 6-12

• Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Introduction to Engineering and Design
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Principals of Engineering
Education:

University of Texas at Arlington – Jan 2013-present

• Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Program

• Student Teaching: Bowie High School, Arlington, TX in Chemistry
• Certification: Physical Science 6-12
• Completed May 2014

University of Texas at Arlington – Jan 2013-present

• Major: Chemistry
• Degree: Masters of Science in Chemistry
• Graduation Date: August 2013

University of Texas at Arlington – May 2010

• Major: Biochemistry
• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, American Chemical Society accredited
• Graduation date: May 2010

Awards and Honors:

• Rookie Teacher of the Year Award- May 2015

• Noyce Scholarship Recipient- May 2013
• SURF Fellowship Recipient at University of Texas Southwestern- Summer 2009

Publications and Presentations:

• Casey, Christine; Wang, Chao; Butler, John; Ready, Joseph. “Total Synthesis of Simaomicin alpha
and Kibdelone C.” Poster presentation. UT Southwestern Medical Center SURF Fellowship
Summer Presentation, July 2009.

Research Experience:

Member of Dr. Frank W. Foss’ organic synthesis laboratory, May 2011

• Methodology
o Micro scale synthesis of biomimetic catalysis (flavin) rates through Dakin Oxidation using
NMR

Member of UTSW SURF Fellowship Summer 2009

• PI: Joesph Ready

• Synthesis of natural products, Simaomicin Alpha and Kibdelone C.
Member of Dr. Frank W. Foss’ organic synthesis laboratory, November 2009-May 2011

• Biomolecular Synthesis
o Synthesis of non-natural amino acids, specifically 2,2’-bipyridinyl alanine and sulfonated
tyrosine.
o Synthesis of adenosine derivatives for the MIA-E enzyme.
o Synthesis of ketones to lactones using Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation.

Lab Skills:

• Experience with ASTM specifications for 4806, 1655, 975, and 4814.
• Experience with running and performing maintenance on ICP, Dionex, JFToT 230/240/203,
Distillation Unit Hertzog 626, Flash Point units 360 and 362, GC, Aquastar and ISL Karl Fishers.
• Experience with GLP, air sensitive reactions, sample purification, column chromatography, large-
and small-scale reactions, heat sensitive reactions, sample purification and classification of
molecules through NMR.
• Familiar with UV-Vis and Florescence Spectrometer, Flame Atomic Absorbance
Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatography, HPLC, TGA, Biochemical separations, SDS-page and
Agarose Gels.