Special Education Science Teacher

• Sep 2017 - Present

Biology Teacher

• Nov 2016 - Sep 2017

Teacher of biological sciences. Classes include Special Education, College Prep, and Advanced Placement Biology. Teacher of biological sciences. Classes include Special Education, College Prep, and Advanced Placement Biology.

High School Biology Teacher

• Sep 2011 - Nov 2016

Freshman/Sophomore high school biology teacher. Freshman/Sophomore high school biology teacher.

Clinical Laboratory Technologist

• Apr 2007 - Apr 2011

 Educate and train Pathology Residents according to guidelines set forth in Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory Resident Manual, including observation and hands on bench training of laboratory procedures and techniques.  Research and validate new laboratory tests by determining parameters for sample concentration, detection limits, and composition of procedures for the laboratory.  Perform DNA extraction/quantitation, PCR, analysis by capillary electrophoresis, interpretation, and reporting of results on samples submitted for molecular study.  Maintain failed run, repeat testing, instrument/equipment maintenance and calibration, QC temperature, and T-A-T logs.  Manage and operate the laboratory and equipment according to the QA/QC Procedure and Protocol. Show less

Student Teacher

• Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

~Develop labs, assignments, and projects to reinforce material taught previously to encourage deeper knowledge and understanding. ~Continuous educational improvement by applying constructive criticism to lessons during student teaching experience. ~Design lesson plans to incorporate multiple disciplines, including writing, science, social sciences, and health. ~Formative and summative assessments of students on content related to the New Jersey State standards. ~Execute and implement lesson plans for the week while ensuring differentiated instruction. ~Teach three advanced biology and two honors biology classes each day, five days a week. ~Communicated with parents/guardians about student progress within the classroom. Show less

Quality Control TCA/TCE Coordinator

• Feb 2007 - Apr 2007

~Manage Technician Competency Assessment (TCA) and Technician Continuing Education (TCE) Programs.~Conduct ‘Good Laboratory Practices’ and orientation lectures for laboratory technicians. ~Coordinate monthly seminar with QC Director and attending laboratory technicians.~Maintain laboratory technician training records and schedule annual evaluations.~Compose and administer seminar sign-in sheets and quizzes to be kept on file.~Prepare annual checklists for review of technician participation. ~Verify technician credit by monitoring seminar attendance. Show less

Quality Control Technician

• Aug 2005 - Apr 2007

~Assemble and execute state reports for Department of Health in several states in which licenses are held.~Troubleshoot and investigate pending specimens to ensure results are reported within a timely manner.~Assemble test result and testing comments for final report completion.~Compose Standard Operations and Procedure for pending specimens.~Verify patient requisition forms to records in company database.~Compile and maintained list of specimens pending.~Entere test results performed by the laboratory. ~Assist in training of new employees. Show less

Clinical Laboratory Technician

• Jan 2005 - Aug 2005

~Prepare gel agars and associated substrates from raw materials in large scale electrophoresis testing platform.~Execute and analyzed Real-Time and Conventional Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) assays.~Extracte raw samples for DNA purification utilizing aseptic techniques.~Proficient in aseptic techniques, GLP, and proper pipetting practices ~Convert samples for DNA and RNA testing.