Michael Lucia
Lenox Science Teacher
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About
Tutored Spanish-speaking adult learners in English, supporting language development, communication skills, and confidence in everyday and workplace settings.
Experience
English Tutor at Berkshire Literacy Group (2023-01 – 2026-12)
Tutored Spanish-speaking adult learners in English, supporting language development, communication skills, and confidence in everyday and workplace settings.
Program Advisor at Canyon Ranch (2022-01 – 2023-12)
Advised guests on wellness and educational programming, helped coordinate daily schedules and program offerings, and provided clear, professional support to ensure a positive client experience.
Environmental remediation and facility rehabilitation at Plumas Farms (2017-01 – 2020-12)
Renovated a previously contaminated metal plating facility and worked with the Department of Toxic Substances Control to rehabilitate and remediate the warehouse, including chromium and heavy metal testing and safety controls.
Research / Community Monitoring at Center for Environmental Health (2017-01 – 2017-12)
Tested consumer products for toxic chemicals including BPA and BPS, published literature supporting findings, and deployed real-time air monitors near oil wells in California's Central Valley.
Lab Technician / Research Associate at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2015-01 – 2016-12)
Performed tissue culture, 3D laser confocal microscopy, PCR, flow cytometry, and related laboratory techniques in a secure research environment requiring security clearance.
Staff Photographer at Media News Group / Oakland Tribune (2000-01 – 2010-12)
Photography and video assignments in the Bay Area and beyond; public communication and outreach.
Graduate Student Instructor at University of California, Berkeley (2015-01 – 2016-12)
Taught or supported undergraduate courses including Chemistry 1A, MCB C61 (Brain, Mind, and Behavior), Biology for Voters, and MCB 102 (Principles of Biochemistry).
Student Teacher at Berkeley High School (2014-01 – 2014-12)
AP Chemistry and AP Environmental Science
Student Teacher at Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program (2014-06 – 2014-08)
Cognitive Neuroscience
Education
B.S. in Molecular Toxicology – University of California, Berkeley (2011-01 – 2015-12)
Master of Public Health in Public Health / Environmental Health Sciences – University of California, Berkeley (2015-01 – 2017-12)
Certificate in Microscopy / Fluorescent Microscopy – Merritt College Microscopy Certificate Program (2009-01 – 2010-12)
B.A. in Photography – Brooks Institute of Photography (1996-01 – 1999-12)
