Alexandre Gillen

CA Naturopathic Doctor (ND) | Integrative Wellness research and advocate | Health educator for people to achieve their full potential

Rancho Cordova, California, United States

About

Naturopathic Doctor with a background in Chemistry, Public Health Sciences and Biological Anthropology. Currently looking for teaching and/or research opportunities in nutrition and medicine. An adept worker that will put his all into whatever he does. Detail-oriented and organized. Socially sensitive and accurate in interpreting behaviors. Can create an environment that all people work well in.

Experience

  • Professor at Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture
    Aug 2022 - Present · 4 yrs

    - Instruct 1-2 classes per semester of 10-25 students, each for 180 minutes weekly - Plan, develop, and implement lectures, assignments, and additional materials to help the students - Participate in quarterly meetings with faculty to discuss institution goals and upcoming events - Current course(s) taught: Organic Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Integrative Nutrition

  • Graduate Student Teaching Assistant at Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture
    Jan 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

    - Managed classes and sections of 20-30 students for 4-5 hours every two weeks - Supervised and provided feedback on clinical acupuncture techniques during class time - Evaluated student performance quarterly on taught techniques in a structured practical exam

  • Sonoran University of Health Sciences (Tempe, Arizona, United States)
    • Professional (Non-Student) Teaching Assistant
      Jul 2020 - Mar 2021 · 9 mos

      - Managed classes and sections of 20-40 students for an hour 3 times per week - Supervised and provided feedback on physical exam techniques weekly during class time - Answered questions posed by students in the online forums and online classroom - Evaluated student performance twice per semester on taught techniques in a structured practical exam - Participated in quarterly meetings with faculty to discuss departmental goals and upcoming events - Courses instructed in the Physical Medicine department Company is formally known as Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM)

    • Nutrition Teaching Assistant
      Oct 2018 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

      - Managed classes and sections of 15-30 students biweekly for 3-4 hours over 9 quarters - Assisted professor with teaching for the practical portion of the class and demonstrated kitchen procedures as needed • Provided feedback and assessment on student written work weekly for each class section • Ensured proper kitchen etiquette was maintained during the teaching kitchen weeks Company formally known as Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM)

    • Marketing Assistant
      Apr 2018 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      - Created, edited and executed 30+ video production projects for the school’s social media marketing campaigns, amassing 15-200 viewers per video uploaded - Coordinated and enhanced website development biweekly - Edited weekly email trains to update alumni and followers of current school ongoing events using Salesforce - Compiled and organized marketing inventory of computer documents and media stock files Company formally known as Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM)

  • Santa Clara University (Santa Clara, CA · On-site)
    • Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant
      Jul 2012 - Jul 2015 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      - Managed classes and sections of 20-40 students for 2-3 hours 3 times per week - Assisted professor during the practical lab portion of the class and demonstrated laboratory techniques as needed - Arrived early to set up and/or clean lab analysis instruments as needed for the week - Ensured proper safety measures were maintained during class under CDC and OSHA guidelines - Graded assignments and provided feedback in an adequate time frame depending on the course - Classes assisted: General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry

    • Anthropology Laboratory Teaching Assistant
      Jun 2014 - Jul 2014 · 2 mos

      - Managed classes of 10-20 students for 2-3 hours biweekly - Assisted instructor with set up and take down of classroom materials - Answered questions posed by students on various lab techniques and procedures - Ensured proper safety measures were maintained during class - Graded assignments and provided feedback in an adequate time frame depending upon course - Classes assisted: Introduction to Biological Anthropology

  • Treasurer at Alpha Gamma Omega Fraternity - Tau Chapter
    Jun 2013 - Apr 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos

    - Oversaw all financial transactions of the chapter, including collections, disbursements, and bank reconciliations - Managed dues collection and effectively communicated financial obligations to members, ensuring timely payments - Collaborated with executive board members to create and maintain an annual budget that aligned with the fraternity's chapter goals and activities - Presented compiled financial reports during chapter meetings