Deliver lessons that develop critical thinking and scientific analysis skills while following the AP Environmental Science curriculum designed by the College Board.Organize at least one environmental-themed school community event per year and guide students in filling various roles. Events have included an e-waste drive, several clothing swaps, a bra drive supporting Dignity Matters, a fundraiser supporting Boston Area Gleaners, annual candy wrapper collections for recycling, and a… Show more Deliver lessons that develop critical thinking and scientific analysis skills while following the AP Environmental Science curriculum designed by the College Board.Organize at least one environmental-themed school community event per year and guide students in filling various roles. Events have included an e-waste drive, several clothing swaps, a bra drive supporting Dignity Matters, a fundraiser supporting Boston Area Gleaners, annual candy wrapper collections for recycling, and a collection for textile recycling.Serve as a mentor to National Honor Society and Environmental Club students running community events. Show less

Visited middle schools in the greater Boston area and taught hands-on science lessons in line with the MA state standards to students in grades 4 through 8.

Led after-school science classes for children in grades K-5.Developed fun and engaging science curriculum.

Volunteered as an assistant coach for the boys and girls track teams during the Spring 2013 and 2014 seasons.

Spring 2014 Trimester:Two sections of SCI1015 - Introduction to Life ScienceWinter 2013-14 Trimester:Three sections of SCI1015 - Introduction to Life ScienceFall 2013 Trimester:Three sections of SCI4061 - Food Microbiology LaboratoryOne section of SCI1015 - Introduction to Life Science

Journal of Virology (3)Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (2)

PI: Christopher Reid, PhDMy research focused on characterizing the functions of SleC, a lytic enzyme required for spore germination in the Gram-positive bacterium Clostridium difficile. Techniques and procedures included protein expression and purification, IMAC, silver staining, HPLC, MIC assays, and assay development for enzyme activity.In addition to my research, I served as the laboratory manager, trained and supervised undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and… Show more PI: Christopher Reid, PhDMy research focused on characterizing the functions of SleC, a lytic enzyme required for spore germination in the Gram-positive bacterium Clostridium difficile. Techniques and procedures included protein expression and purification, IMAC, silver staining, HPLC, MIC assays, and assay development for enzyme activity.In addition to my research, I served as the laboratory manager, trained and supervised undergraduate students in laboratory techniques and safety, and mentored biology majors considering graduate school, medical school, and careers in science. Show less

Taught SCI377 - Microbiology Spring 2012

Independently developed and managed a monthly newsletter blog for the Pathobiology Graduate Program at Brown University. Following graduation, I trained and supported my replacement.

Professional training in the development and application of peer observation and feedback skills, and in the development of leadership and discussion facilitation skills.

PI: Shuping Tong, MD, PhDI received extensive training in molecular virology techniques in the hepatitis B virus system. My research focused on investigating the unique requirement for a 36-nt insertion in hepatitis B virus genotype G as it relates to genome replication. Techniques include PCR mutagenesis, cloning, transfection, ELISA, Western blotting, Southern blotting, and Northern blotting.Thesis: Characterization of the Pleiotropic Effects of the 36-Nucleotide Insertion… Show more PI: Shuping Tong, MD, PhDI received extensive training in molecular virology techniques in the hepatitis B virus system. My research focused on investigating the unique requirement for a 36-nt insertion in hepatitis B virus genotype G as it relates to genome replication. Techniques include PCR mutagenesis, cloning, transfection, ELISA, Western blotting, Southern blotting, and Northern blotting.Thesis: Characterization of the Pleiotropic Effects of the 36-Nucleotide Insertion Unique to Genotype G. Show less

Introductory course of over 100 undergraduate students. Led exam review sessions, monitored and updated course website, gave a lecture during a TA session, and graded exams.

PI: Keith Cheng, MD, PhD- Coordinated the histological characterization of recessive, embryonic lethal mutations in zebrafish, particularly of the retina and gut. - Identified and characterized 6 mutant lines via gross and histological examination through 3 generations. Cataloged phenotype progression by generating high-resolution gross and histological images.- Worked as part of a large, interdisciplinary team in the development of a web-based, developmental zebrafish… Show more PI: Keith Cheng, MD, PhD- Coordinated the histological characterization of recessive, embryonic lethal mutations in zebrafish, particularly of the retina and gut. - Identified and characterized 6 mutant lines via gross and histological examination through 3 generations. Cataloged phenotype progression by generating high-resolution gross and histological images.- Worked as part of a large, interdisciplinary team in the development of a web-based, developmental zebrafish atlas. Show less

Mentor: Emily Stowe-Evans, PhDUsed gene cloning and knockout techniques to investigate the physiological roles of the nblA gene during nutrient deprivation in cyanobacteria.