Allison James, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Brooklyn, New York

Innovatively applied curriculum, designed lesson plans including hands-on experiments to engage students with higher-level content. Consistently placed in the top tier of the global school network for student midterm and final exam results.Supported students to achieve academic and personal goals through Academic Enrichment mentorship.Head chaperone and group leader for cultural education trips to China (9 students) and Japan (30+ students and parents).

New Haven, Ct

Designed, managed, and executed independent research project using advanced genetics and microscopy procedures.Worked under the supervision of the Dean of the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.Implemented process improvements and refined iterative methodologies for collection and evaluation of data.Analyzed complex data and presented conclusions and concepts on a weekly basis to lab cohorts (and visiting scientists) and principal investigator (PI).Prepared, organized, and submitted three fellowship applications to fund independent research project.Assisted PI in synthesizing, organizing, and editing National Institute of Health (NIH) grant application for reason, clarity, and scientific integrity.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Teaching Assistant – BIOL 2051 Microbiology Lab (Fall 2011 – Fall 2015)Prepared and presented oral lectures, coordinated and supervised experiments, while monitoring and enforcing lab safety procedures twice weekly for two classes of 30+ students. Created, administered, and graded midterm and final exams under supervision of Dr. Ginger Brininstool.Teaching Assistant – BIOL 1201 Introduction to Biology (Spring 2015)Prepared and presented oral review sessions for 50+ students utilizing PowerPoint and Apple KeyNote animations, interactive worksheets, and real-time illustrations to demonstrate key concepts. Held weekly office hours for one-on-one teaching sessions; under supervision of Dr. Joseph Siebenaller.Graduate Student Mentor – Biology Intensive Orientation, Incoming Biology Majors (Summers 2013 – 2015)Held daily review sessions for 30+ students and mentored students to prepare for academic success and university life. Shared experience as a Ph.D. candidate and presented research to an audience of 300+ students.

Baton Rouge, La

Independently designed and conducted experiments and developed techniques to investigate a narrowly defined hypothesis.Analyzed and summarized quantitative and qualitative data in various visual mediums for distribution, publication, and presentation.Mentored and supervised two undergraduate student workers and one high school teacher.Trained new personnel (graduate students, high school student volunteers) in basic laboratory techniques and protocols.Responsible for general and administrative laboratory duties such as budget oversight, protocol documentation, inventory management, vendor/supplier relationships, and maintaining the general appearance and performance of the lab.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cell/Cellular And Molecular Biology

Bachelor’S Degree, Major: Biological Sciences; Minor: French, Magna Cum Laude, President’S Honor Roll (1 Year), Dean’S List (3 Years)

Activities and Societies: Participated in “LSU in Paris” Study Abroad Program (Summer 2010); Related Coursework: Advanced French Oral.