Lecture• Instruct non-biology major and major students in the core concepts of biology. • Constructed effective lectures• Measured learning through regular assessments and exams.Cell Biology and Genetics Lab, Microbiology Lab• Conducted Lab based Lectures• Ensured proper laboratory safety and protocols were followed.• Measured learning through regular assessments and exams.

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Educational Expenses 100% Self sufficient • Research Assistant – Molecular Environmental Microbiology; Bioremediation Dr. Kuk-Jeong Chin Non-thesis Report: Using Bioreactors to treat Heavy Metal- and Acid Mine Drainage- Contaminated Water SourcesLab research focuses on the physiology, molecular genetics, and ecology of anaerobic prokaryotes, which are involved in metal/uranium reduction and aromatic hydrocarbon degradation in terrestrial and marine environments.o Analyzed biological specimens using routine and complex instruments and manual methods.o Apply quality control, maintenance, and calibration procedures per standard operating procedures to provide accurate, reliable and timely information.o Literature searches and routine bioinformatics. (NIH database)o Anaerobic bacterial culturing, including hard to degrade aromatic hydrocarbons.Gene Expression (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qRT-PCR)HPLCBacterial cloningBacteriophage propogationAnaerobic bacteria cultureAnaerobic aromatic biodegradation• Graduate Teaching Assistant – Intro to Biologyo Set up and led a laboratory with discussiono Graded student work and assisted with administration of courseo Conducted 4 hours per week of classroom instructiono Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award• Graduate Grading Assistanto Assist a faculty member with grading of student assignments