Andrea Kirk, Phd Email & Phone Number

Data analysis and manuscript writing for academic publications

Instructor of record for the Ecology Lab course at UNC Charlotte. >Optimized curriculum resources and managed a team of three teaching assistants across five undergraduate laboratory sections.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Led doctoral research initiatives to investigate the cellular mechanisms essential for coral-algal symbiosis. Developed technical, hands-on experience in microscopy, experimental design, and data analysis. >Collaborated with three laboratory teams globally, publishing two original research manuscripts, one protocol paper, and a doctoral thesis (in press)>Led research teams of undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral researchers to meet project goals and deadlines;… Show more Led doctoral research initiatives to investigate the cellular mechanisms essential for coral-algal symbiosis. Developed technical, hands-on experience in microscopy, experimental design, and data analysis. >Collaborated with three laboratory teams globally, publishing two original research manuscripts, one protocol paper, and a doctoral thesis (in press)>Led research teams of undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral researchers to meet project goals and deadlines; generating the first protocols for the Xiang Lab>Designed experimental and project approaches to increase efficiency and repeatability in laboratory investigations >Analyzed data from biological research and used outputs to guide project goals and strategies; data visualizations included in successful proposals resulting in over $9,000 in funding>Created high-level presentations to communicate project progress and goals to collaborators and supervisors bi-monthly during on-site and virtual meetingsCoursework highlights: -Statistical Data Analysis (Statistics for Bioinformatics)- R/R Studio, Python (SciPy, seaborn, NumPy, pandas), SPSS, Tableau Public-Hypothesis testing - experimental design with statistical analysis and interpretation-Special Topics in Biology: Advanced Cell Biology - Literature review, critical analysis, problem solvingWebsite: https://akirk119.wixsite.com/andrea-kirk-portfoli (pass, ALK_2024)Example visualizations and analysis: https://github.com/Alkirk92/Andrea_Kirk-examples/blob/3774a81c349bd99e66d391ae5d3fe172ea238721/Andrea_Kirk.ipyn Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Introductory Biology (2020-2021) and Ecology (2021 - 2023) laboratory teacher for two classes of 24 undergraduate students per semester (Fall/ Spring) over three academic years.Duties: advising students on technical experimental procedures and writing assignments in biology, leading classroom activities, and creating course materials for online and in-person delivery>Created in-person and online lesson materials to guide undergraduate students through academic literature… Show more Introductory Biology (2020-2021) and Ecology (2021 - 2023) laboratory teacher for two classes of 24 undergraduate students per semester (Fall/ Spring) over three academic years.Duties: advising students on technical experimental procedures and writing assignments in biology, leading classroom activities, and creating course materials for online and in-person delivery>Created in-person and online lesson materials to guide undergraduate students through academic literature searches related to life science using search tools such as Web of Science and PLOS>Reviewed student submissions for laboratory reports and provided written, detailed feedback to ensure future conformity to assignment requirements as described in provided rubrics>Implemented user-friendly data analysis tool (Jamovi) to help students gain practical statistical skills while easily accessing, analyzing, and making sense of their data Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

BGO is an outreach organization aimed at connecting UNC Charlotte graduate researchers with middle and high school students in the Charlotte Metro area. With BGO, I have organized over 20 Saturday STEM lessons, career talks, research demonstrations, and interactive booths to connect graduate students from UNC Charlotte with the general public.

Locust Fork, Alabama, United States

In teaching, I strive to be a knowledgeable scientist to bring quality science education to my students. I am continuously researching current teaching methodology and current scientific advances in order to inspire and engage my students to connect with STEM content. >Implemented inquiry science lessons through Alabama Science in Motion professional development for middle and high school students in rural Alabama. >Led initiatives for A+ College Ready at Locust Fork High… Show more In teaching, I strive to be a knowledgeable scientist to bring quality science education to my students. I am continuously researching current teaching methodology and current scientific advances in order to inspire and engage my students to connect with STEM content. >Implemented inquiry science lessons through Alabama Science in Motion professional development for middle and high school students in rural Alabama. >Led initiatives for A+ College Ready at Locust Fork High School for AP and Honors Chemistry courses. >Developed curriculum for secondary science courses and led classrooms of 20-30 students.Courses taught:11th grade AP Chemistry10th grade Honors Chemistry10th grade Chemistry10th grade Physical Science8th grade Physical Science Show less

Locust Fork, Alabama, United States

>Taught 7th grade Life Science by incorporating engaging inquiry investigations. >Managed four groups of approximately 20-30 students each throughout the school day.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Ramsay High School

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

Activities and Societies: Biology Graduate Outreach

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biology And Secondary Education