Pradip K. Srivastava, Ph.D.
Objective
Become a faculty member of a Chemistry Department
Teaching Philosophy
Facilitate the learning of basic and advanced chemical concepts to High-School and Junior-Collegestudents complemented with the development of laboratory skillsand use of analytical equipment.
Areas of Expertise
Inorganic/ Organic/ Physical and Analytical Chemistry
Education
1994:Doctor of Philosophy, RanchiUniversity, Jharkhand, India
Major: “Studies of some Oxometalates of Molybdenum,Vanadium and Tungsten with some Transition Elements”
(Aug.89-Aug.94)
1991:Bachelor of Education, Annamalai University, India
Major: Education, Minor: Chemistry
(Jan.91-Dec.91)
1985:Master of Science, MagadhUniversity, Bihar, India
Major: Inorganic Chemistry
(Jun.84-Jun.85)
1984:Master of Science, MagadhUniversity, Bihar, India
Major: Organic Chemistry
(Jun.81-Jun.84)
1981:Bachelor of Science, RanchiUniversity, Jharkhand, India
Major: Chemistry, Minor: Physics and Mathematics
(Jun.78-Jun.81)
1978:High School, R.S.P.College, Jharia, Jharkhand, India
(Jun.76-Jun.78)
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Teaching Experience
More than 20 years of experience teaching Chemistrytograde level 11 through 15. Taught Chemistry at grade level 11 through 15 [which is Junior Collegelevel in India] for more than 20 years
Houston Community College, Houston TX
Fall 2011-teaching Chemistry I And II at Spring Branch Centre
January 2009-August 2009
- Taught Chemistry I at Pinemount Centre from January to May
- Taught Organic Chemistry I at Codwell Centre during June-July
- Taught Organic Chemistry I at Pinemount Centre during June-July
- Taught General Chemistry II at Northeast Centre during June-July
- Wrote Lab handouts structuring and delivering Chemistry lab practices.
Lone Star College, Cy-fair TX
Fall-2011- Teaching general Chemistry at Cy-fair Centre
Summer-1 2011
- Taught Chemistry II at Cy-fair Centre
- Wrote Lab handouts structuring and delivering Chemistry lab practices
Lone Star College, Conroe TX
June 2008-August 2008
- Taught Chemistry II at Montgomery Centre from June to August
- Managed an average class of 30 students
- Wrote Lab handouts structuring and delivering Chemistry lab practices
Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX
Aug 2008-Present
IB/AP Chemistry Teacher
- Taught IB/AP Chemistry 10-12
- Managed an average class of 25 students
- Wrote Lab handouts structuring and delivering Chemistry lab practices.
- Assigned topics and guided students to a successful completion of their science projects
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North Forest ISD, Houston, TX
March 2003-July2008
High School IPC & Chemistry Teacher
- Led Chemistry section acting as mentor of newly hired Chemistry teachers
- Taught Chemistry and IPC to grades 9-12
- Managed an average class of 25 students
- Wrote Lab handouts structuringand deliveringChemistry and Physicslab practices.
- Assigned topics and guided students to a successful completion of their science projects
BokaroIspatSeniorSecondary School, Jharkhand, India
Feb 1992 -Feb 2003
Senior Chemistry Teacher
- Led and managed the Chemistry Department activities in the school as House Master
- Assigned duties and responsibilities to teachers as Routine In-Charge
- Taught Chemistry and Physics to students in grades 9-12
- Managed classes averaging 50 students
- Organized and equipped Chemistry Laboratories.
- Developed the sense of Eco-Friendliness among the students
- Conducted Science Fairs
- Prepared students for Science Fairs and other Science activities
- Assigned topics helping and guiding students to a successful completion oftheir Chemistry projects
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DAV Public School, Rajrappa-Project, Jharkhand, India.
August 1988-February 1992
Senior Chemistry Teacher
- Taught Chemistry and Physics to grades 9-12.
- Managed classes of over 40 students per session.
- Organized Science Fairs.
- Assigned, helped and guided the students in science project works.
- Managed and controlled the extra-curricular activities in the school.
J.J.College, Jhumari-Tilaia, Jharkhand, India
April1987-Dec1887
Lecturer (Chemistry)
- Taught Chemistry to students in grade 11 through 15.
- Managed an average class of 50 bilingual students.
- Arranged and maintained Chemistry Lab.
B.P.S.M.W.College, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
May1986-March 1987
Lecturer (Chemistry)
- Taught Chemistry to students in grade 11 through 15.
- Managed an average class of 50 bilingual students.
- Structured and organized Chemistry Lab practices.
Accomplishments
- Publishedpeer-reviewed scientific article “Synthesis and characterization of mixed Tri Heteropoly Potassium 5-molybdoniobotellurate (IV)”, Journal Indian Chemical Society Vol 68, July 1991.
- Awarded Scholarship from University Grants Commission, Govt of India.
- Patron Eco-Club, BokaroIspatSeniorSecondary School, Jharkhand, India
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Workshops/Seminars
- Workshop of Region IV " Recharging Science Education"
- Workshop of Harris County Department of Education "IPC workshop"
- Workshop of Central Board of Secondary Education,India "Chemistry Evaluation Workshop"
- Several other workshops held in M. B. Smiley H.S. and Schools in India
Interests
Listening to soft music, reading books, playing Table Tennis and Badminton