Kalein Felix

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Secondary Educator and Biologist with a proven ability to lead diverse student cohorts through differentiated instruction and rigorous academic frameworks. Highly analytical, persuasive, and proactive problem-solver who thrives in high-pressure environments. Adept at maintaining strong classroom structure, developing adaptable curricula, and coordinating large-scale academic events to foster student engagement and scientific curiosity.

Secondary Math and Science Teacher at Public and Private Education, Puerto Rico (2020-01 – 2026-12)

• Engineered and delivered comprehensive science and mathematics curricula for 6th to 12th-grade cohorts, blending project-based learning with traditional instructional methodologies.
• Directed logistics and execution for school-wide Science Fair exhibitions, managing spatial organization and multi-grade participation.
• Implemented robust classroom management strategies to optimize the learning environment, adapting instructional pacing to resolve behavioral challenges.
• Designed differentiated assessments and provided individualized accommodations to support varied learning needs and cognitive requirements.
• Integrated principles of the Montessori model alongside creative methodologies to enhance student evaluation and mastery of scientific concepts.

Undergraduate Science Researcher at University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (2018-01 – 2019-05)

Mentor: Ileana Rodríguez, Ph.D.

• Investigated the ethnobotanical applications of Kalanchoe species traditionally utilized for wound treatment and skin tissue repair.
• Screened plant extracts to determine antibacterial efficacy against eight pathogenic bacteria commonly found in the digestive tract, respiratory system, and skin.
• Presented research findings orally at the ACS 53rd Junior Technical Meeting and the 38th Puerto Rico Interdisciplinary Scientific Meeting (UPR Mayagüez, May 2019).

Undergraduate Science Researcher at University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (2018-01 – 2018-12)

Mentor: Iván Dávila, M.S.

• Conducted observational studies on the phenotypic characteristics and behavioral patterns of Musca domestica as mechanical vectors within the university ecosystem.
• Constructed and maintained a controlled natural habitat to monitor the growth, life cycle, and reproductive patterns of the species.

Bachelor of Science in General Biology – University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (2014-08 – 2020-05)

Practical Laboratory Trainee in Microbiology and Lab Protocols – University of Puerto Rico at Humacao (2014-01 – 2020-12)