Long Term Substitute Teacher

• Sep 2021 - Present

Teach the Multiple Disabilities Class at Riverbank Elementary School Teach the Multiple Disabilities Class at Riverbank Elementary School

Sports Official

• Jan 2012 - Present

Adjunct Instructor

• Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

Taught courses in Microbiology. Taught courses in Microbiology.

Instructor

• Aug 2014 - Jun 2018

Taught Lecture and Laboratory Courses in Microbiology and Health Science. Mentored students conducting biological research projects. Taught Lecture and Laboratory Courses in Microbiology and Health Science. Mentored students conducting biological research projects.

Legal Assistant Paralegal

• Jan 2011 - Jul 2014

Assisted attorneys in preparing for court appearances. Assisted attorneys in preparing for court appearances.

Senior Environmental Biologist

• Apr 2009 - Dec 2010

Head of Biocontrol and Efficacy Assessment Department. Safety Office and Chairman of Safety Committee. Supervisor of Mosquito Fish Rearing Facility. Supervisor of Mosquito Insectary. Supervisor of all Biocontrol activities. Ensured that all activities complied with applicable environmental laws, statutes, and regulations. Developed collaborative projects with representatives of local government and private industries. Wrote and presented bio-control facilities expansion proposal. Obtained $700,000 funding from Board of Trustees for the project, which was completed on schedule and under budget. Show less

Lecturer and Coordinator of Microbiology Laboratory Program

• Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

Developed and taught upper and lower division lecture and laboratory courses in Molecular Biology and Microbiology with a total of 150 students. Coordinated Microbiology Laboratory Program. Supervised two graduate student teaching assistants and a laboratory technician. Developed and taught upper and lower division lecture and laboratory courses in Molecular Biology and Microbiology with a total of 150 students. Coordinated Microbiology Laboratory Program. Supervised two graduate student teaching assistants and a laboratory technician.

Lecturer

• Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

Taught Genetics and Biology core courses. Developed and delivered six hours of genetics lectures per week to a class of over 300 students. Taught 15 genetics discussion sections per week with 450 students. Taught 15 biology discussion sections per week with 425 students. Supervised graduate student teaching assistants and graders. Taught Genetics and Biology core courses. Developed and delivered six hours of genetics lectures per week to a class of over 300 students. Taught 15 genetics discussion sections per week with 450 students. Taught 15 biology discussion sections per week with 425 students. Supervised graduate student teaching assistants and graders.

Researcher

• Sep 2003 - Dec 2005

Wrote a research proposal and was awarded a research grant for study of Pierce’s disease of grapevine. Published research results and presented them at a research symposium. Wrote a research proposal and was awarded a research grant for study of Pierce’s disease of grapevine. Published research results and presented them at a research symposium.

Research Entomologist/Postdoctoral Research Associate

• Sep 2000 - Dec 2002

Researched the biology, ecology, and environmental impacts of glassy winged sharpshooter (GWSS), the insect vector of Pierce’s disease of grapevines. Supervised two research technicians. Researched the biology, ecology, and environmental impacts of glassy winged sharpshooter (GWSS), the insect vector of Pierce’s disease of grapevines. Supervised two research technicians.

Tissue Culture Laboratory and Greenhouse Manager, Lecturer

• Sep 1988 - May 2000

Laboratory and Greenhouse Manager of a plant tissue culture facility. Supported and assisted project coordination in a plant tissue culture laboratory and greenhouse. Developed and taught an upper division lecture and discussion course in genetics to a class of over 200 students. Participated in teaching classes in plant pathology, entomology, biotechnology, and plant genetic engineering. Conducted statistical analyses of plant tissue culture research projects. Developed diagnostic protocols including enzyme assays, PCR, ELISA, western blots, northern blots, reverse-transcription PCR, and Southern blots. Designed and constructed plasmids for plant genetic transformation. Designed and constructed PCR primers. Designed and constructed synthetic peptides for antiserum production for immunological assays. Designed and constructed plasmids for bacterial expression of foreign proteins, and used expressed proteins for antiserum production and development of immunological assays. Supervised and personally conducted research on plant DNA extraction and DNA sequencing. Supervised thirty-five visiting scientists, post-doctoral scholars, graduate students, laboratory technicians graduate student teaching assistants, and student assistants. Show less

Research Fellow

• Sep 1984 - Sep 1988

Researched recombination and complementation between plant viruses. Wrote research proposal and received funding from Jeffrey Foundation. Jeffrey Foundation Research Fellow. Fellow of the University of Kentucky. Researched recombination and complementation between plant viruses. Wrote research proposal and received funding from Jeffrey Foundation. Jeffrey Foundation Research Fellow. Fellow of the University of Kentucky.

Research Plant Pathologist

• Jan 1982 - Sep 1984

Conducted research on the control of Pierce’s disease and other diseases of grapevines, cherry trees, and almond trees. Conducted research on the control of Pierce’s disease and other diseases of grapevines, cherry trees, and almond trees.

Research Assistant

• Jan 1981 - Jan 1982

Conducted research on barley yellow dwarf viruses of grains. Developed methodology for electron microscopy of insect organs. Conducted research on barley yellow dwarf viruses of grains. Developed methodology for electron microscopy of insect organs.

Inspector

• Jan 1980 - Jan 1981

Enforced pesticide use laws and regulations. Served customers to apply for pesticide use permits. Reviewed pesticide use reports. Enforced pesticide use laws and regulations. Served customers to apply for pesticide use permits. Reviewed pesticide use reports.

Biologist

• Jan 1979 - Jan 1980

Conducted surveys to detect invasive insects, plant pathogens, and nematodes. Conducted surveys to detect invasive insects, plant pathogens, and nematodes.