Allison K. Lawrence
10334 N Midway Ave
Portland, OR 97203
(971) 373-5083
lawrence@up.edu
Objective
Develop and broaden abilities as a physics educator.
Education
Master of Science in Biophysics, December 2009
Portland State University
GPA of 3.58 out of 4.0
Courses include: Electrodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Atmospheric Physics
Bachelor of Science in Physics, June 2006
Seattle Pacific University
Graduated Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.68 out of 4.0
Courses include: Physics for Science and Engineering, Modern Physics, Dynamics,
Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Optics and Lasers,
Advanced Physics Lab, Physics as a Process of Inquiry, Calculus, Differential
Equations, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, General Chemistry, Organic
Chemistry I, II, and III, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology.
Work
Experience
Physics Instructor at University of Portland: 2015 – Present
Instructor for introductory physics labs; maintaining and ordering supplies; curriculum
development; recruiting, hiring, and training undergraduate teaching assistants
Physics Lab Coordinator at University of Portland: 2009 – 2015
Instructor for introductory physics labs; maintaining and ordering supplies; curriculum
development; recruiting, hiring, and training undergraduate teaching assistants;
interviewing and hiring laboratory adjuncts.
Teaching Assistant at Portland State University: 2007 – 2009
Instructor for Introductory Physics Labs, grader for introductory lecture courses
Lab Coordinator: Ralf Widenhorn
Physical Therapy Aide at Novelty Hill Physical Therapy: July 2006 – August 2007
Assist with treatment of patients, maintain clinic flow, and receptionist duties
Clinic Director: Kory Takamura (425) 868-5260
Teaching Assistant at Seattle Pacific University: 2005 – 2006
For Algebra and Calculus based Introductory Physics courses
Worked under: Dr. Lindberg, Dr. Vokos, and Dr. Close
Battelle Memorial Institute: summer of 2005
Studied the survival rates of Chinook fish through Columbia River dams
Mentor: Rich Brown (509) 376-5002
Fluor Hanford, Inc.: summer and winter of 2004
Intern with Sample and Data Management for the Groundwater Remediation Project
Manager: Carl Connell (509) 376-3920
Honors
Member of Seattle Pacific University’s Honors Program 2002 – 2006
Dean’s List 2002 – 2006
Academic All Conference 2004 – 2006
Given the “Highest Honor” Award by the Society of Women Engineers 2002
Activities
Member of APS 2016
Grace Christian Fellowship Food Pantry Volunteer 2012 – Present
MESA volunteer 2008
Secretary for the SPU Chapter of Society for Physics Students 2005-2006