ABOUT ME

I have posted this resume and cover letter on my website at https://SuzannesTutoring.com/Suzanne-Roussin so I can better introduce myself and demonstrate why- with my eclectic education, professional fieldwork, and pedagogical experience- I am the best candidate for the STEM Tutoring Supervisor position with St. Louis Community College! I have had the privelage of tutoring here, at both the Forest Park and Florissant Valley campuses, since 2018. In addition to the over 6 years already with the college, my two-plus decades in teaching consists of a variety of experiences. I have traveled extensively as a public speaker, a private instructor, written ongoing columns in nationwide print media, and am entrusted with training new-hire tutors.

My previous post-graduate, alternative academic studies include an Ed.D equivalent. My main graduate project was completely designing, from the ground up, three different types of school systems that could improve the current state of public education in the U.S.; and afterward, to critically pick them apart for realistic small changes able to be easily implemented in schools, especially when on a low budget and in the midst of systemic stagnation.

I am certified in tutoring by the CLRA International Training Program, under which StLCC remains compliant. I have also developed my own methodology in studying and tutoring skills, organized as a dynamic four-tentpole system. I have presented this method in many seminars, given many times in college training programs for both tutors and students, and included in various other workshops about study skills. Additionally, I create tutorial videos for www.YouTube.com/SuzannesTutoring.

Based on my prior education, I am on an accelerated path with UMSL to earn my newest M.S. of Biochemistry, in which I have already been working for >4 yrs. This is in no small part due to the trust I quickly earn as a result of my job performance, leadership skills, and initiative. My work ethic includes identifying and enthusiastically assuming advanced responsibilities, whenever and wherever I’m needed.

For instance, during my time as peer tutor and operating the Anatomy & Physiology Bone Rooms at StLCC, I recognized the lack of student awareness for all the great tutoring resources available. Subsequently, I began designing and distributing flyers advertising the Academic Success Center and student labs. The posters were well-liked, eye-catching, brought in an increase of students to receive help, and I became one of the go-to people for creating many signs and displays, generating better awareness that these resources were available FREE to the students. This extended into designing “HELP WANTED” and other signs, since more peer tutors were needed due to the resultant influx of students signing up for tutoring.

DEGREES and CERTIFICATIONS with HONORS

Ed.D. Natural Medicine, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathy

M.S. Holistic Nutrition; emphasis on Nutrition Pharmacology

B.S. Natural Health Sciences

Graduated with 4.0 GPA (out of 4.0)

American College of Holistic Nutrition/Clayton College of Natural Health

Birmingham, AL

M.S./double B.S. Biochemistry and Biotechnology (accelerated M.S./B.S., B.S. program)

Dean’s List recipient, all semesters

Currently 3.7 GPA (out of 4.0)

Entire completion due 2025

University of Missouri

St. Louis, MO

A.A.S., A.S. Biotechnology

Awarded with Magna Cum Laude honors

Certificate of Specialization in Applied Biotechnology

Awarded with Magna Cum Laude honors and Phi Theta Kappa distinction

Graduated with 3.97 GPA (out of 4.0)

Dean’s List recipient; all semesters

Phi Theta Kappa honor society

Missouri All-State Academic recipient

Board of Trustees’ scholarship recipient

St. Louis Community College

Danforth/Bridgepark Center

CRLA-ITTPC graduate

COLLEGE READING and LEARNING ASSOCIATION's International Tutor Training Program Certification

Peer Tutoring & Student Success Program; including completing 40+ practicum hours under observation

St. Louis Community College

Florissant Valley, MO

Health Occupations Vocational Certification

Preparation for Nursing, related allied health fields; includes 120 practicum hours in 6 medical specialties

Missouri State finalist in Healthcare Applications; VICA Skill Olympics

(Vocational Industrial Clubs of America)

Lewis and Clark AVTS (Area Vocational Technical School)

St. Charles, MO

Data Management Vocational Certification

Data entry, organization, electronic networks, business management, information technology, economics

U.S. Representative in Prepared and Extemporaneous Speech, International Skill & Leadership Olympics

United States finalist in Prepared Speech, National VICA Leadership Olympics

VICA Regional Historian

(Vocational Industrial Clubs of America)

Lewis and Clark AVTS (Area Vocational Technical School)

St. Charles, MO

First Aid and CPR/AED

American Heart Association; valid September 2023-2025

ACLS Prep (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) CPR/AED

Pharmacology

American Heart Association; valid September 2023-2025

ACLS Prep (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) CPR/AED

ECG

American Heart Association; valid September 2023-2025

BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR/AED

American Heart Association; valid August 2021-2023

REFERENCES

Lavie Bio

• Michael Rausch: Laboratory R&D Trainer/Coworker, Research Associate at Lavie Bio; Michael.Rausch@lavie-bio.com 641-257-7477

• Amit Kumar Jaiswal: Supervisor, Lavie Bio-St. Louis site; Amit.Jaiswal@lavie-bio.com 765-409-9372

• Russel Putland: VP Commercial Sales for NorthAmerica at Lavie Bio; Russel.Putland@lavie-bio.com 306-361-8179

St. Louis Community College

• Kelly Askey: Director of Peer Tutoring at StLCC-Florissant Valley; kaskey@stlcc.edu 314-513-4073

• Linda Schmitt: Supervisor of Professional Tutoring at StLCC-Florissant Valley; lschmitt@stlcc.edu 314-513-4647

Teaching and Public Speaking

• Fawn Nau Sullivan: Teacher, Intermediate Education with Irving Public Schools in Dallas, TX; fsullivan@irvingISD.net 817-500-6153

• Shawn Telkamp: Project Mgr Microsoft, AT&T, Former Youth Counselor at Youth In Need, MO; info@shawntelkamp 314-578-6654

• Jim Braun, former Executive Director of Youth In Need www.YouthInNeed.org; (636) 946-5600

EMPLOYMENT

Senior Quality Control Lab Technician; Radiation Physics Department in Nuclear Medicine

Curium Pharma, March 2023 - Sept. 2023 (6-Month Contract)

Tested samples from each batch of radioactive isotopes using nuclidic and chemical instrumentation.

Lab Associate in Research; Project lead of Pythium Assays

Lavie Bio, Inc., October 2021 - January 2023

Agricultural research in the use of bacteria as BCAs (Biological Control Agents) for environmentally beneficial pesticidal and fungicidal effects on crops.

Lead Academic Peer Tutor; Operator of "Bone Rooms" Student Labs; Trainer of Peer Tutors

St. Louis Community College, August 2018 - August 2022

Ran “Bone Rooms” (Anatomy & Physiology Lab and Tutoring Center) on both Forest Park and Florissant Valley campuses; tutored college-level Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Mathematics; trained newly hired tutors; created YouTube academic tutorial channel.

• Trained as Certified Level I Peer Tutor at Florissant Valley ASC (Academic Success Center)

• Began as appointment-based, 1-on-1 peer tutor, by appointment, for Florissant Valley ASC

• Appointed Peer Tutor of Forest Park campus' “Bone Room”

• Ran appointment-based tutoring for both 1-on-1 and group sessions; in addition to room-roaming tutoring, answering questions from walk-in students for Anatomy & Physiology

• Designed, created, and posted supplemental educational materials for Anatomy & Physiology students

• Designed, created, and posted marketing flyers, brochures, posters, and window displays to promote tutoring resources for StLCC students

• Invited to establish, operate, and present a new portion of the semi-annual training program to peer tutors based on self-authored "4-Tentpole Learning Methods" at Florissant Valley ASC (Academic Success Center)

• Created video content promoting the ASC at the Florissant Valley campus

• Initiated, operated, and provided content for academic STEM tutorial videos on YouTube channel www.YouTube.com/SuzannesTutoring

• Promoted to Lead Tutor of Forest Park campus “Bone Room”

• Invited to establish and launch operation of new, 2nd location of a “Bone Room” at the Florissant Valley Campus

• Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by the Chancellor and Chairman of StLCC for my dedication and commitment to the mission of the school

Private Tutor

Freelance, St. Louis, MO; August 2011 - June 2021

Tutored college and AP levels of Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Piano and Music Theory.

Performer/Writer

NonProphet Theater Co., St. Louis, MO; 2004 - 2011

Freelance, Nationwide; 2008 - 2013

Stand-up and sketch comedy

Writer and Content Provider

Nationwide Columnist (print media); 1996 - 2004

Columnist for several print publications, covering Pop Culture, Questionnaires, Celebrity Interviews, Entertainment Reviews, Nutrition, Health and Fitness.

• Alive, InStyle, Prevention, and Intermission Magazines

• Riverfront Times, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Telegraph, and Beacon Newspapers

Outreach Representative

Youth In Need, St. Charles, MO; 1993-1995

Public speaking and presentations representing the mission and resources provided (emphasizing the need for such resources), political campaigning, assisting with grant writing, building relationships with potential major donors, fundraising, running grassroots marketing campaigns, serving on the Board of Directors, and providing feedback on operational structure involving its impact on residents

Missouri Youth Ambassador to the State House of Representatives and Gov. John Ashcroft

Jefferson City; 1992

Campaigned for increased funding of social service programs serving at-risk youth, and for encouraging legislation protecting abused children

National Youth Ambassador to the United States House of Representatives

Washington, D.C.; 1991

Worked with congressional bipartisan committees involving children's rights, laws addressing child abuse, funding Federal organizations for social services serving youth in crisis and impoverished families, and highlighting effective outreach programs serving high-risk youth

Public Speaker

Freelance; ongoing

Motivational speaking involving personal growth, disabilities, equity, addressing current and preventing potential child abuse, utilizing improvisation techniques to improve communication in both personal and professional interactions, etc.