Patient and Caring, Food Process Engineer, Chemistry Tutor, 22 Years Teaching, Certified
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Sep, 2000 - PresentAsher lee S.
Core Subjects: Mathematics, Sciences, English, Writing, Music, Exam Preparation *Algebra *Geometry *Trigonometry *Calculus *Statistics *Exam Prep (Levels: IB-AA/AI, SL/HL) *Chemistry (*Physics) *Band *Choir *Orchestra *Music Theory Private Tutoring: part-time since August 2000, full-time since Aug 2020 Taught thousands of hours, working with diverse students at all grade and ability levels Collaborate with students, teachers and guardians to support existing curriculum, determine gaps in knowledge, and create customized learning plans; improving not just grades, but self-confidence and self-esteem Help in exam preparation, including: PSAT, ACT, SAT, GED, and Educator certifications Created a full home-school GED curriculum as the principal instructor for a high school student (2021-2022) Online Platform tutoring: Zoom (2020-present): Private students in Math, Chemistry, Statistics, Writing, Music, Exam Prep, English Wyzant (2020-2022): High School-College Algebra 1/2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry Tutor.com (2011-2013): Math (all levels) Onsite tutoring: Tutor Me Education (2019-2020): High School Algebra 2, Chemistry Sylvan Learning Center (Amarillo, TX; 2004-2005): Elem-Adult Math and Chemistry Private Instruction (WI/TX, 2000-2020) Middle School-Adult Math, Chemistry and Music Full-Time Public School Substitute Teaching: Caprock High School (2011): Algebra 1 Teacher, Marching Band Assistant Nikolay Middle School (2011): Band Director (Grades 6-8) Multiple Wisconsin Districts (2011): K-12 music, math, science, literature
Senior Food Scientist, Director of R&D, Consultant
Oct, 2012 - Dec, 2019Aria Foods Group
Food Industry Research & Development Experience: ~18 years (2000-2019) Senior Food Scientist and former Director of R&D Created new food products from concept through commercialization Trained with the Culinary Institute of America & worked with R&D chefs Designed new products & lines; skilled in brainstorming & innovation Identified cost-saving & process efficiency initiatives totaling $10 million Supervised & trained teams of hourly workers in labs, pilot plants & manufacturing plants Wrote specifications and process management protocol Designed processes, worked with manufacturing equipment from bench-top, to large-scale plants Led cross-functional teams, managed plant trials, completed technical reports Conducted market, consumer, brand, concept, product & process research Applied understanding of food laws, nutrition guidelines, food trends, & flavor profiles Considered an expert for software utilization, especially for use of Excel
R&D Product & Process Development Technologist
Dec, 2011 - Sep, 2012Sunsweet Growers
• Led R&D product & process development • Oversaw analytical & microbiological research, data analysis, testing and reporting • Client management for co-manufactured products, including specifications, testing • Supervised quality employees for shelf life studies, laboratory analysis; Wrote standardized procedures
R&D Product & Process Development, Senior Culinary Scientist
Nov, 2009 - Nov, 2010Kerry Ingredients
• Developed new & innovative products for retail & food service customers • Designed analytical, sensory and consumer tests; Wrote specifications • Led project management for cross-functional teams; Managed plant trials, Completed technical reports • Researched and applied food law, nutrition guidelines, food trends and flavor profiles • Supervised laboratory technicians and teams of manufacturing plant employees • Created and conducted technical trainings for scientists and sales teams
R&D Product & Process Development Engineer
Jun, 2005 - Nov, 2009Kraft Foods
• Developed and launched dozens of new products for domestic and international markets, including $8.2MM in cost savings and a portfolio-wide ingredient/label changes for 500+ items in 8 business units • Led cost-reduction, quality-improvement and line extension strategy, implementation • Created project management processes; Coordinated cross-functional, multi-facility meetings • Organized software usage, managed databases, trained employees on software • Managed specifications and data; sourced ingredients, packaging, equipment and services • Supervised pilot plant and manufacturing teams; Trained & coached interns and new employees • Championed diversity and inclusion efforts, Trained 600 employees
Education
Bachelor of Music: Music Composition
Sep, 1991 - May, 1997University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor of Science: Agricultural Engineering
Sep, 1998 - May, 2002University of Wisconsin - Madison
Certifications
Music, from Early Childhood-12th grade
Sep, 2011Texas State Board for Educator Certification
Completed in 2011 Composer and Conductor, for Choral and Instrumental Music
Mathematics, Grades 8-12
Sep, 2011Texas State Board for Educator Certification
Completed in 2011 Scored in the top 2% of all Texas math educators (295 exam score)
Languages
Spanish
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English
Native Proficiency
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