Stacey Willis

Coordinated seating arrangements in a highly-rated Michelin Guide restaurant for up to 150 guests per shift, ensuring optimal flow and guest satisfaction in a high-traffic restaurant environment. Addressed over 50 customer inquiries weekly, providing solutions to questions and concerns directly. Coordinated a team of 5 front-of-house staff during dinner service, ensuring efficient guest flow and service quality.

Host/Preparation Chef - Nami Nori West Village - West Village

(2024-06)

• Coordinated seating arrangements in a highly-rated Michelin Guide restaurant for up to 150 guests per shift, ensuring optimal flow and guest satisfaction in a high-traffic restaurant environment.
• Addressed over 50 customer inquiries weekly, providing solutions to questions and concerns directly.
• Coordinated a team of 5 front-of-house staff during dinner service, ensuring efficient guest flow and service quality.
• Prepared and organized 30+ fresh ingredients daily for Front of House chefs, streamlining their meal preparation efforts.
• Coordinated the packing and timely delivery of up to 100 to-go orders daily ensuring all orders met quality standards for customer satisfaction.

Science teacher - Bronx Charter School for Excellence - Bronx

(2024-09 - 2026-06)

• Instructed 20+ students in 7th Grade Science, utilizing hands-on experiments and interactive lessons to enhance understanding of scientific concepts.
• Taught 6th grade science curriculum including hands-on experiments and interactive lessons, engaging 25+ students in scientific inquiry and critical thinking.
• Designed and taught an engaging Introduction to Piano course for 15 students, emphasizing hands-on piano techniques and foundational music theory, resulting in 90% of students demonstrating proficiency by course end.

Science teacher - Davis Renov Stahler Yeshiva High School for Boys

(2022-09 - 2024-08)

• Instructed A.P. Biology to a class of 30 students, fostering critical thinking skills. My students scored higher than the New York State and Global average on the AP Biology Exam.
• Developed lesson plans and instructional materials for the Regents Living Environment (Biology) curriculum.
• Designed and delivered engaging lessons on Environmental Science principles to enhance student understanding and interest.
• Taught Principles of Chemistry to high school students, utilizing interactive experiments and real-world applications to enhance understanding and engagement.

Biology Instructor - Iona University

(2023-06 - 2023-08)

Taught Biology II to a small class of college students, focusing on advanced topics such as ecology, genetics, and human anatomy.

Adjunct lecturer - City University of New York: College of Staten Island

(2018-01 - 2020-05)

• Instructed Anatomy and Physiology I lecture and lab courses for 20+ students, enhancing their understanding of complex biological systems.
• Anatomy and Physiology II, lecture and lab

Head science teacher - Mary McDowell Friends School

(2017-08 - 2022-06)

• Instructing Neuroscience (12th grade)
• Biology (11th grade)
• Chemistry (10th grade)
• Earth and Space Science (9th grade)

Instructor - Delgado Community College

(2009-08 - 2011-04)

• Anatomy and Physiology I, lecture and laboratory
• General Biology I, lecture and laboratory
• Introductory Biology (non-majors)

Teacher - De La Salle High School

(2008-08 - 2009-07)

• Ninth grade honors biology
• Tenth grade college prep biology
• Eleventh and twelfth grade anatomy and physiology
• Eleventh grade chemistry

Teacher - Abramson Science and Technology Charter School

(2007-08 - 2008-06)

• Ninth grade biology
• Fourth grade general science

Natural Sciences Tutor - Center for Educational Resources, Tulane University

(2006-09 - 2007-04)

• Tutoring undergraduate students in General biology, cell and molecular biology, neuroscience, and genetics
• Organic chemistry and biological chemistry

Resident Assistant - Loyola University Department of Residential Life

(2003-08 - 2004-11)

• Assisted in maintaining the day to day operation of the residence halls
• Advised individual residents in personal, social, and academic matters
• Mediated roommate conflicts
• Enforced residence hall policies and made disciplinary referrals when necessary
• Performed weekly inspections and completed maintenance requests
• Helped maintain security by not allowing unauthorized people into the residence halls
• Organized numerous social and educational floor functions

Medicine - St. Matthews University (2018-09)

Masters of Science - Neuroscience - Tulane University

Bachelor of Science - Biology - Loyola University New Orleans