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Ricardo Coñuecar Jara
Biochemist
Santiago
Summary
Experienced biochemist with a decade of diverse experience in academic teaching, educational project management, and instructional design. Demonstrated success in developing competency-based programs and creating innovative educational materials that enhance learning outcomes. Adept at analyzing data, leading teams, and fostering effective collaboration across multidisciplinary groups. Possesses advanced proficiency in English and a strong ability to adapt to international educational standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lecturer – Pharmacy Technician Program
Technical College AIEP
Santiago
03.2024 - Current
- Teach first-year courses, including General Chemistry, Asepsis and Biosafety, Mathematics for Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Principles, and Pharmacology
- Develop workshops on medication dispensing and specialty pharmacy techniques for evening students
High School Chemistry Teacher
Saint Louis School
Santiago
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered chemistry instruction to grades 7–12, including elective courses
- Managed a full-time schedule of 44 hours per week and served as homeroom teacher for 10th grade
Biology Instructor
PUC Pre-University Program
Santiago
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered specialized biology courses for university preparation programs of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Technical Coordinator and Data Analyst
Creseres Government-Funded Nonprofit Foundation
Santiago Of Chile
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Supervised teams and implemented new national educational projects
- Designed instructional materials and analyzed SIS platform data for child welfare projects
- Responsible for the editorial design of the 2023 annual report, integrating information from the ONG´s 50 projects nationwide, including its central organization, into a document made available on its web platform.
Educational Materials and Assessment Coordinator
Cpech University Entrance Exam Preparation Center
Santiago
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed the development, correction, and validation of academic resources for academic programs.
- Coordinated and led multidisciplinary teams responsible for creating competency-based educational materials
- Supervised the creation of multiple-choice items for national evaluation instruments
- Ensured the quality of academic resources used in preparation programs for university admission tests
Science Resources Coordinator
Cpech University Entrance Exam Preparation Center
Santiago
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Directed the Sciences area, ensuring the implementation of pedagogical and methodological standards
- Designed teaching strategies aligned with student needs and university admission test requirements
- Led the creation of academic content and assessments for pre-university preparation courses.
- Provided training and supervision to Instructional and Assessment Designers, encouraging the use of innovative methodologies
Chemistry and Biology Instructor
Cpech Pre-University Program
Santiago
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Delivered Chemistry and Biology classes to high school students (grades 9–12) and graduates preparing for university admission tests.
- Adapted content to different learning levels, ensuring students achieved their academic goals
- Utilized modern pedagogical tools to enhance the understanding of scientific concepts
Education
Master’s - Leadership Skills
Adolfo Ibáñez University
Santiago Of Chile 01.2021 - 1 2022
Postgraduate Certificate - Instructional Design
Universidad del Desarrollo
Postgraduate Certificate - Leadership Skills
Universidad de Chile
Bachelor’s Degree - Biochemistry
University of Chile
01.2013 - 1 2018
Skills
Competency-based curriculum design
Classroom management
Instructional material development
Lesson planning
Educational project coordination
Research and analysis
Academic research
Learning management systems
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented competency-based academic programs that improved student performance in admission tests.
- Led the development of academic resources utilized nationwide, benefiting thousands of students.
- Developed innovative teaching methodologies for Sciences, promoting meaningful and contextualized learning.
Publications
- Medina, E., Villalobos, P., Coñuecar, R., et al., 2019, The protonation state of an evolutionarily conserved histidine modulates domain swapping stability of FoxP1., Scientific Reports, 9, 1, 5441
- Coñuecar, R., et al., 2023, DNA facilitates heterodimerization between human transcription factors FoxP1 and FoxP2 by their increasing conformational flexibility., iScience
Software
Adobe Acrobat PDF pro
Adobe premiere
Canva pro
Notion Pro
Timeline
High School Chemistry Teacher
Saint Louis School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Biology Instructor
PUC Pre-University Program
03.2024 - 08.2024
Lecturer – Pharmacy Technician Program
Technical College AIEP
03.2024 - Current
Technical Coordinator and Data Analyst
Creseres Government-Funded Nonprofit Foundation
07.2023 - 03.2024
Educational Materials and Assessment Coordinator
Cpech University Entrance Exam Preparation Center
05.2022 - 03.2023
Master’s - Leadership Skills
Adolfo Ibáñez University
01.2021 - 1 2022
Science Resources Coordinator
Cpech University Entrance Exam Preparation Center
03.2020 - 03.2021
Chemistry and Biology Instructor
Cpech Pre-University Program
08.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Biochemistry
University of Chile
01.2013 - 1 2018
Postgraduate Certificate - Instructional Design
Universidad del Desarrollo
Postgraduate Certificate - Leadership Skills
Universidad de Chile