Sumiko Polacco
Forensics Law Teaching Support at Trent University- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Bengali Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Lab Safety Orientation
Trent UniversitySep, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Ministry of Labour Worker Heath and Safety Awareness Training
Trent UniversitySep, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
WHMIS
Trent UniversitySep, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C
Canadian Red CrossApr, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Trent University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Forensics Law Teaching Support
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Jan 2020 - Present
As a workshop leader/lab demonstrator my responsibilities include:- development of course content for seminar sections of 25-30 students (10-18 sections per course)- supervising and instructing Teaching Assistants (TAs)- serving as line of communication between students, TAs, and the course instructor- instructing groups of 20-30 students (per session) in seminars- marking papers, quizzes, and presentations- communicating with students in person and via e-mail to provide feedback and address queries - invigilating and marking examsCourses include:Introduction to Criminal Justice (FRSC 1100)Criminal Code (FRSC2100)Criminology (FRSC 3110)Presentation of Forensic Evidence (FRSC 4312) Advanced Topics in Law and Policing (FRSC 4380)Expert Evidence (FRSC 5030) Show less
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Course Instructor
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Sep 2018 - Present
As a course instructor my responsibilities include:- development of course material (syllabus, lecture assignment, and assessment) at the graduate and undergraduate level- marking assignments and providing feedback to students- communicating with students in person and via e-mail- delivering content in-person and online via Learning Management SystemsCourses include:Communicating Science & Forensic Reporting (FRSC 5001)Criminal Code (FRSC 2100)Presentation of Forensic Evidence (FRSC 4312) Show less
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Forensic Science Camp Instructor/Coordinator
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Apr 2016 - Present
As an Forensic Camp Instructor at Trent University, my responsibilities included:- instructing and supervising groups of 20-25 students in grades 7-12 during the day and overnight, both on an off-campus- providing lectures on proper crime scene documentation and evidence collection- conducting mock crime scene exercises Additionally, as coordinator (2017-18) my responsibilities included:- scheduling; this includes food and accommodations, guest lectures, contracting external agencies-activity preparation, purchasing, and inventory - outreach via social media, school districts and local advertising facilities - website redesign and novel registration process developmentLocal News Feature: https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/news-story/8222490-trent-university-forensic-science-camp-continues-next-week/ Show less
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Enrichment Camp Instructor - Forensic Science
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Apr 2016 - Present
As an Enrichment Camp Instructor at Trent University, my responsibilities included:- developing a 2.5 hour lesson on basic forensic analysis for groups of 20-25 students in grades 7-8 - instructing lectures and activities on evidence analysis featuring fingerprinting, DNA, footwear impressions, and bloodstain pattern analysis.
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Workshop Leader/Lab Demonstrator
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Sep 2018 - Dec 2019
As a workshop leader/lab demonstrator my responsibilities include:- instructing groups of 20-30 students (per session) in seminar session- marking papers, quizzes, and presentation and - communicating with students in person and via e-mail to provide feedback and address queries - invigilating and marking exams- contributing to the development of course content Courses include:Introduction to Criminal Justice (FRSC 1100)Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation (FRSC 1011)Criminal Code (2100)Scientific Methodology in Forensic Science (FRSC 2020)Professionalism: A Forensic Perspective (FRSC 4000)Presentation of Forensic Evidence (FRSC 4312)Advanced Topics in Law and Policing (FRSC 4380)Expert Evidence, Graduate (FRSC 5030) Show less
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2016 - Apr 2018
As a graduate teaching assistant my responsibilities include:- instructing groups of 20-30 students (per session) in laboratory exercises- marking lab reports and providing feedback to students- communicating with students in person and via e-mail- invigilating and marking exams- attending lab meetingsCourses include:Molecular Biology (BIOL 3080)Scientific Methods in Forensic Science (FRSC 2020)Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (FRSC 4111)In addition to instructing courses, I have acted as an open-house demonstrator, and assisted with media coverage of the forensic science program.VICE Magazine Feature: https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/9kzq4d/what-its-like-studying-in-a-murder-house Show less
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Academic Assistant
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
As an academic assistance for the Crime Scene Investigation (FRSC 1011) course at Trent University, my responsibilities included:- instructing groups of 15-20 students (per session) in scene documentation and evidence collection- conducing weekly lab exercises held in the the forensic lab and at the campus crime scene house - marking lab reports and presentations and providing feedback to students- communicating with students in person and via e-mail- invigilating exams
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Student Marker
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
As an academic assistance for the Trends in Forensic Science (FRSC 3100) course at Trent University, my responsibilities included:- marking online quizzes- marking written proposals and oral presentation presentations- providing feedback to students via marked assignments- invigilating exams
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Sobeys
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Produce Clerk
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
As a produce/cut fruit clerk at Sobeys, my respobsilities included: - the timely preparation of salads, and fruit/vegetable platters for daily consumption and orders - Assisting customers and taking orders - Taking daily temperature logs, and maintaining SOPs - Regular updating of WHMIS and Health and Safety Training As a produce/cut fruit clerk at Sobeys, my respobsilities included: - the timely preparation of salads, and fruit/vegetable platters for daily consumption and orders - Assisting customers and taking orders - Taking daily temperature logs, and maintaining SOPs - Regular updating of WHMIS and Health and Safety Training
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Trent University
Master of Science (MSc) -
2012 - 2016
Trent University
Honours Bachelor of Science (H.B.Sc.), Forensic Science -
2008 - 2012
Blessed Pope John Paul II C.S.S.
International Baccalaureate Diploma, 35
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