Nani Thomas

Haunani Marie Thomas 2175 West Old Plank Village Drive Columbia, MO, 65203 USA--Summary I am a motivated physical chemist with many years of teaching experience. I am currently learning how to apply AI and LLM methods to my computational chemistry research. My ultimate goal is to write my own Artificial Intelligence software to use automation in my research. Chemistry Research Experience ●​ Used Electronic Structure Calculations and Molecular Modelling to theoretically examine reactions. ●​ Found unknown products, reactants, and transition states for many types of systems. ●​ Used quantum mechanics-based computer programs to calculate thermodynamic properties and predict spectroscopy values to compare theoretical results to experimental results Work Experience 04/2014 - Present Freelance English writer, proofreader, and editor ●​ Provided English-language services to non-native speakers ●​ Increased the readability of technical writing by non-native English speakers by over 50% 05/2015 - Present Private English Teacher Runczech, Speak & Do, and private clients ●​ Provided corporate and educational English-language services to non-native speakers ●​ Worked one-on-one to individualize each client’s learning ●​ Lead English lessons for small groups of three to six people 02/2019 - 08/2021 Mathematics Textbook Author BASIS Educational Group CZ ●​ Wrote original lesson plans, explanations of concepts, practice and homework problems, quizzes, exams, and answers with thorough explanations ●​ Worked on a team of 12 - 15 people to create, edit, rewrite, and maintain quality control ●​ Expertise in explaining pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus 07/2006 - 12/2011 Chemistry Lecturer and Lab Instructor University of Missouri - Columbia ●​ Taught university chemistry classes and laboratories with around 20 students ●​ Created weekly lesson plans and reviews ●​ Patiently answered students’ questions, using at least 3 different and unique ways to explain concepts 05/1999 - 07/2006 Applied Behavioral Analyst Self-employed ●​ Used highly specific learning models to teach information and skills to children with autism ●​ Creatively used problem-solving to address very complex and difficult learning situations ●​ In 18 months was able to improve the client's functioning and academic level by 3 years. ●​ Participated in weekly and monthly assessments to critique the progress and quality of therapists on 5-membered teams Education 07/2011 - 02/2014 Postdoc Researcher, Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, Prague, Czechia 12/2011 Physical Chemistry PH.D., University of Missouri - Columbia, USA 08/2005 Biology B.A., Drury University, Springfield, Missouri, USA Skills and Attributes ●​ Professional writing and editing experience in academia, business, and education ●​ Excellent spelling, grammar, and communication skills ●​ Years of experience successfully explaining chemistry and math problems step-by-step ●​ Very methodical teaching style to help students articulate and reason through new concepts ●​ Actively self-studying to learn AI and Machine Learning techniques ●​ Dedicated to accuracy ●​ Native-level English speaker, USA ●​ USA citizenship