Eric Rasmussen Email & Phone Number

Winchester, Ca

•Currently teach Biology, Physics, and A.P. Chemistry at Temecula Preparatory School.•Have also taught Chemistry, A.P. Environmental Science, Algebra and Geometry. Also highly qualified to teach A.P Biology.•Previously served as Science Department Head and advisor for the FIRST Robotics FRC team at Temecula Preparatory School (TPS).•In three years of teaching all high school-level physical science courses at TPS, raised the CST scores for Chemistry by 34 points and for Physics by 76 points. Had a 30% pass rate for A.P. Chemistry and a 90% pass rate for A.P. Environmental Science.•Possess additional training and expertise in Constructing Meaning, teaching English Language Learners and teaching sexual education.•Instruct students who are culturally, ethnically, and academically diverse. Include differentiation at both ends of the spectrum in lesson plans.•Create daily lesson plans drawing from a range of resources, including: course textbook, supplementary textbooks, vendor resources, consultation with other teachers, the internet, and a wealth of prior experience.•Present content in a variety of formats, including: lecture, board writing, animation, text reading, in-class exercises, hands-on laboratories, internet searches, demonstrations, videos, student projects, and numerous pair and group activities.•Routinely offer tutoring to students before and after school.•Meet and communicate with parents, administrators, counselors, and special education professionals regarding teaching methods and student performance.•Have maintained a school website for the past 8 years.

San Diego, Ca

•Directed efforts in the development of nucleic acid based diagnostic products for the detection of prostate cancer.•Managed a team of scientists conducting clinical research on prostate cancer gene expression markers; coordinated activities with outside collaborators.•Managed a second team integrating the clinical research data into product development and formulating assay calibrator and control strategies and materials.•Introduced a new methodology for the effective control of TMA reaction dynamic range and variability that has been incorporated into several Gen-Probe products.•Managed the budget for the prostate cancer assay development team, including tracking current spending and projections through product launch.

San Diego, Ca

•Managed a team of scientists engaged in the production of GeneOhm Sciences’ first clinical products. Performed both technology research and assay development.•The team successfully brought a hemostasis panel product through feasibility.•Interfaced multiple genotyping methodologies with GeneOhm's electrochemical detection technology.•Managerial duties included all budgetary, supervisory, and Core Team activities.

Madison, Wi

•Headed clinical genetics product development at Third Wave Technologies. Supervised a team of scientists in the development of clinical diagnostic products for the detection of human genetic disorders and genomic variations.•Launched 15 cardiac health and 2 carrier/newborn screening ASR tests.•Optimized performance of the clinical product line. Created 3 new assay formats.•Managed a team of scientists in the development of a diagnostic test for HIV-1.•Represented the company at conferences, conventions and trade shows, including the presentation of posters and providing technical expertise at the company booth.•Provided technical support to trial sites and customers, including site visits, and was the liaison for two long-term outside collaborations.

Rochester, Ny

•Developed, in conjunction with other Core Team members, both DNA and RNA- based HIV diagnostic assays.•Redesigned the positive control primers to minimize side-product interference during PCR and increased the sensitivity of the HIV assay.•Devised and validated a novel design for the negative control, which was incorporated into all J&J nucleic acid diagnostic assays.•Established a new probe conjugation protocol which suppressed background signal and eliminated non-uniformity problems during signal generation.•Assessed outside technologies to identify potential interactions and guide R&D.

Rochester, Ny

•Assured adherence to Federal and State solid and hazardous waste requirements.•Reviewed proposed regulation; drafted and presented company response to the EPA and the New York State environmental regulatory agency (NYSDEC).•Assessed impact of new regulation on the company's manufacturing operations.•Consulted on numerous environmental incidents. •Represented the company on several trade association work groups.•Authored engineering portion of the permit to operate the hazardous waste facilities at Eastman Kodak Company's largest industrial complex.•Largely wrote the company standard practice for managing storage tank systems.•Coordinated test burns at the chemical incinerator.•Performed computer modeling and, with consultants, solved performance problems at the solid waste incinerator.

California Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Education, Gpa 4.0/4.0

Student Teaching: School of Science Connections and Technology at Kearny High •Taught two daily 90-minute periods of Chemistry on the 4x4.

Ph.D., Biochemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology, Gpa 3.9/4.0

Thesis: Transcriptional Control through Elongational Pausing in Drosophila melanogaster •Received a teaching award for superior.

B.S., Chemical Engineering, Gpa 3.7/4.0

•Awarded the Eastman Kodak Company scholarship. •Graduated with honors.