Experience

Clark State College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Instructor

  • Aug 2023 - Present

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2023

  Instructor of record for hybrid and online introductory biology course. Taught labs in-person. Grade student assignments and assign final grades. Participate in ongoing instructor training and development. Familiar with Blackboard Learning Management System.



Cuyahoga Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Part-time instructor for Anatomy & Physiology I on campus. Developed syllabus for course that meets course outcomes and objectives. Promptly responds to student communications and completes attendance submissions on-time.

• Biology Lecturer

  • Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Full-time instructor in the biology department. Courses taught include non-majors biology, non-majors human anatomy, Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II. Developed own syllabi and course content that follows course outcomes and objectives. Utilized SoftChalk program to create homework assignments. Familiar with Blackboard learning management system. Developed exams and other assessments for classes.



Wright State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2020 - Sep 2021

  Performed independent research as part of a developmental biology laboratory. Experienced with techniques such as PCR, primer design, TA cloning, RNA interference, and in situ hybridization. Maintained and expanded the planarian flatworm colony. Presented findings at research conferences. Familiar with Adobe Illustrator to create figures.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - May 2020

  Taught Molecular Biology Lab (junior level) Fall 2018, Summer 2019, Fall 2019 and Cell Biology Lab (sophomore level) Spring 2019, Spring 2020. Created quizzes for students covering course content. Evaluated students' laboratory notebooks. Demonstrated laboratory techniques to students. Assisted in preparation and management of laboratory activities.



Dayton Metro Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Library Aide

  • Oct 2012 - Sep 2021

  Shelved library materials according to classification standards. Assisted with children's programs by prepping crafts and leading games during the events. Emptied returned items bins regularly. Straightened items on shelves at closing time. Checked inventory of collections periodically. Ensured items are in proper order on shelves by reviewing each collection. Shelved library materials according to classification standards. Assisted with children's programs by prepping crafts and leading games during the events. Emptied returned items bins regularly. Straightened items on shelves at closing time. Checked inventory of collections periodically. Ensured items are in proper order on shelves by reviewing each collection.

• Supplemental Instruction Leader

  • Jan 2016 - Apr 2018

  Planned and led review sessions for students of introductory biology courses. Courses led: Organisms & Ecosystems (freshman level; Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018) Cells & Genes (freshman level; Fall 2016) Utilized group activities and active learning strategies to reinforce concepts taught in lecture. Kept in close communication with the instructors of the course. Attended all course lectures. Completed training sessions for the position to encourage participation in… Show more Planned and led review sessions for students of introductory biology courses. Courses led: Organisms & Ecosystems (freshman level; Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018) Cells & Genes (freshman level; Fall 2016) Utilized group activities and active learning strategies to reinforce concepts taught in lecture. Kept in close communication with the instructors of the course. Attended all course lectures. Completed training sessions for the position to encourage participation in the review sessions and increase attendance. Assisted the instructors of the course with proctoring exams during lecture time.

• Biology Online Tutor

  • Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Was part of a program that connected Wright State biology students with Central State University students in an introductory biology course. Held online office hours to answer students' questions. Led a live virtual review session each week for the students of the course. Reported attendance at the office hours to the coordinator. Communicated with the professor of the course about the topics students struggled with.