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Taught adult learners enrolled in a Medical Assistants certification program in a vocational setting. Created grading rubrics, grade reports, and attendance records. Evaluated students to ascertain their competency in performing clinical and laboratory techniques in adherence with the American Association of Medical Assistants.AccomplishmentsTaught courses that include Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pharmacology, Clinical Laboratory Techniques, Cardiology, Microbiology, Social Psychology, and Law & Ethics.Created all PowerPoint lectures, exams, grading rubrics, and supplemental learning materials for each class.Recognized the different learning styles of students and adjusted teaching style to incorporate methods that will appeal to visual, auditory, and tactile learners.Counseled students and enforced student discipline and assisted with administrative duties for the medical program.Created and maintained an Excel spreadsheet for student records, vaccine histories, and competency reports.Gathered and supplied social service information and created a brochure for students in need of assistance.Wrote an introductory Anatomy and Physiology textbook titled Anatomy and Physiology in a Flash for F. A. Davis Company. Published November 2010.Contributed to the textbook Diseases of the Human Body 5th edition by Lewis and Tamparo. Published March 2011.

Cared for and handled animals in a single doctor animal hospital. Analyzed specimens and administered vaccines and medications. Assisted in surgery and performed dentistry on dogs and cats.AccomplishmentsTranscribed records into patient database.Created staff schedules. Maintained receivable accounts.

Performed genetic sequencing of blood samples to enter into a family reference database for the purpose of identifying POW/MIAs from past conflicts. Assigned specimens to team members and monitored their adherence to deadlines and maintained chain-of-custody for those specimens. AccomplishmentsActed as Evidence Custodian who maintained chain-of-custody for all specimens from receipt through processing. Wrote Standard Operating Procedure for maintaining chain-of-custody for received specimens.Maintained laboratory records in accordance with accreditors' regulations.

Performed basic laboratory techniques to search for natural substances with possible therapeutic value against HIV and cancer. AccomplishmentsCreated laboratory budget and devised a log to keep record of all inventory.Monitored laboratory safety and maintained laboratory records per OSHA regulations.

Masters Of Arts, Teaching And Learning

Certified Medical Assistant, Medicine

Masters, Forensic Sciences

Bachelor Of Arts, Biology And Psychology

Associate Of Arts, Laboratory Technology