LISA DACONTA

Phone: (480) 710-0351 E-mail: lisavdaconta@gmail.com

Online Portfolio Website: https://lisavdaconta.wixsite.com/onlineportfolio

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AWARDS, AND HONORS

MASTERS OF EDUCATION May 12, 2017
• NSTA Member (ID: 2165262)
• Chemistry, Biology, & Substitute Certified (ID: 4924911)
• 2017 Outstanding Teach Arizona Student Teacher Award
BACHELORS OF BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY May 14, 2016
• Galileo Scholar: http://cbc.arizona.edu/education/undergrad/scholarships/galileo-scholarships/recipients/lisa-daconta
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN SCIENCE- Graduated with higher distinction (3.82 GPA) May 10, 2013
• Mesa Community College Honors Program Graduate
PHI THETA KAPPA HONORS SOCIETY 2011-2013
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA (Heritage Academy, Mesa AZ) 2010
DUKE AMERICAN KENPO: Certified Black Belt 2010-present

WORK & LABORATORY EXPERIENCE

Andrada Polytechnic High School, Tucson, Arizona July 2017-June 2019
Chemistry & Biology Instructor
Ms. Julia Kaiser; Principal; 520-879-3304
• Passionately instructed (5) Biology courses and (5) Chemistry courses, including labs
• Frequently recognized for my unique hands-on classroom activities, lab experiments, & love for students
• Nominated for the Vail District “Rookie of the Year” & “Teacher of the Year” Award
Empire High School, Tucson, Arizona July 2016-May 2017
General Chemistry Co-Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Mrs. Hillary Ward; Lead Instructor; 520-609-6770
• Instructed and graded for (2) periods of general high school chemistry. Generated note-takers, lesson
plans, quizzes/exams, review sessions, labs, blog postings, and activities for both periods
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona July 2015-May 2017
Chemistry 151& 152 Lab Instructor
Dr. Tori Hidalgo; General Chemistry TA Coordinator; 520-621-9980
• Instructed and guided (7) classes of 23-30 students through the Chemical Thinking curriculum, optimally
building their lab technique skills & safety, and mentoring throughout the year
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona July 2015-May 2016
Hruby Group Researcher
Dr. Victor Hruby; Regents Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry; 520-621-6332
• Synthesized novel pharmacological ligands to probe the opioid mu-delta heterodimer for the possible
discovery of future non-addictive pain medication production. Research published as of June 25, 2018.
AZ Residential Management, Mesa, Arizona June 2014-July 2015
Receptionist
Mrs. Barbara Habbeshaw; Owner/Broker/Accountant of AZ Residential; 602-402-6709
• Resolved tenant/owner/vendor issues via phone calls, managed office conditions, and maintained records

Phone: (480) 710-0351 E-mail: lisavdaconta@gmail.com

Mesa Community College Student Worker, Mesa, Arizona November 2011 – June 2014
Lab Technician
Mr. Alan Patton; Lab Technician for Physical Sciences Department; 602-750-3386
• Over 900 hours of experience in student lab preparations, organization and maintenance of overall
stockroom/laboratory supplies & machines, and general inventory & paperwork orders/filing
Private Tutor, Mesa, Arizona September 2011 – 2017
Self-employed
• Skillful teacher of both lab and lecture components for organic chemistry, fundamental chemistry &
biochemistry lecture material. Proficient instructor for college level algebra.
Honors Lab Research, Mesa, Arizona September-November 2012
Transesterification of Jojoba Oil into Biodiesel Fuel Researcher
Dr. Timothy Minger; 480-461-7442
• Research has been published in the Journal of Chemical Education in the July 2015 edition
Arizona Science Center, Phoenix, Arizona Summers of 2011 & 2012
Discovery and Invention/Innovation Summer Camps Assistant Teacher
Ms. Chanda Crabtree; Coordinator of Noyce-Internship staff; 480-788-9070
• Responsible for the fun summer camp learning experience of groups of children ages 6-12
Dirty Deeds Cleaning Services, LLC, Mesa, Arizona May 2008 – February 2012
Business Owner
Ms. Barbara Fischer; Co-Owner of Great American Property Management; 602-402-6709
• Supervisor of Dirty Deeds Cleaning Services for three and a half (3 ½) years. Manager of a four (4)
member cleaning crew.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Banner Hospital, Mesa, Arizona 2009-present
Rose & Stuffed Animal Delivery
• Deliver over 50 roses, or stuffed animals, with notes of love and hope attached to each at least once a
year to various hospitals for the patients and staff alike.
Feed My Starving Children, Mesa, Arizona July 2014-August 2015
Weekly Team Leader & Food Packager
480-626-1970
• Organized and conducted weekly food packaging teams that I and my husband managed. We lead a
team of 11 individuals each week who participated in helping end world hunger and death of children
due to starvation.
• A total of 764 boxes were packaged through our dedication, which fed over 440 children for a year
Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona Spring 2013
Math Tutor Volunteer
Ms. Kim Norris; Math Professor; 480-461-7701
• Aided students who struggled in college algebra during the 5 month spring semester, with 52.8 hours
of cumulative volunteer service accumulated.
• Received outstanding student evaluation marks and recommendations to help any student in need.
Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona January 2011 – May 2013
Science Days/Nights Instructor
Dr. Ron Dinchak; Department of Life Sciences
• Taught at Guerrero Elementary School at various “learning stations” available to the children.

Phone: (480) 710-0351 E-mail: lisavdaconta@gmail.com