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Bethesda, Md, Us

Provides essential administrative and logistical support across the full range of BioQUEST projects and activities, helping to ensure efficient and smooth day-to-day operation.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

GEP Website: Design and maintain an accessible GEP website, add new features when needed, optimize for SEO and responsiveness across devices, and field support questions.Curriculum: Develop new and accessible curricula, including scaffolding for various levels of learners, and work to improve current versions of curricula. Create new instructional videos for, and manage, the YouTube channel. Lead efforts to achieve accessibility of all curriculum and resources by meeting WCAG 2.0… Show more GEP Website: Design and maintain an accessible GEP website, add new features when needed, optimize for SEO and responsiveness across devices, and field support questions.Curriculum: Develop new and accessible curricula, including scaffolding for various levels of learners, and work to improve current versions of curricula. Create new instructional videos for, and manage, the YouTube channel. Lead efforts to achieve accessibility of all curriculum and resources by meeting WCAG 2.0 AA.Data Management: Supervise maintenance of membership databases, collection of assessment data, and event tracking databases including ensuring accuracy of records. Perform copy-editing of manuscripts, conference abstracts/presentations/posters, and microPublication documentation.Grants: Oversee data tracking and goal completion for a $2.2 million award from the National Institutes of Health and a $1.99 million grant from the National Science Foundation). Prepare annual reports for granting agencies including assisting leadership with completing their respective areas. Communication: Oversee implementation of communication infrastructure for Committees, workshops (in-person and online), and events. Direct completion of monthly newsletter. Facilitate effective communication among members including fielding support requests/questions and creating tutorials on how to use existing communication infrastructure. Ensure the maintenance of the GEP “brand” through all digital platforms, poster and presentation templates, event flyers, and any other public facing content. Experienced with Trello, Slack, Padlet, slido, Google Workspace (G Suite), and Microsoft Office. Recruitment: Promote GEP through conference/workshop/webinar attendance. Mange the X and LinkedIn presence.Events: Support planning of Regional Events including supervising Program Assistant’s roles. Conduct and/or facilitate training and spearhead planning of and provide logistical support for annual Faculty Workshop. Show less

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

I led a laboratory course focused on training students how to aseptically manipulate microorganisms and how to set up, perform, and analyze tests for their isolation and identification as well as how microorganisms affect our everyday lives.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

I led laboratory course focused on students developing the basic skills and competencies required of laboratory scientists including the use of basic laboratory equipment, methods, techniques, and analyses. I employed inquiry-based experimentation to investigate fundamental cellular-level processes, while promoting careful observation, analysis of biological problems, and an understanding of biological principles.

Memphis, Tn

I gained additional experience working at a low-income school while achieving meaningful gains in academic achievement. I developed teaching strategies that encouraged success in all students regardless of academic ability by providing opportunities for enrichment as well as remediation. I worked towards fulfilling the school’s mission of ensuring all students were prepared to excel in high school and college by not only teaching academic content but also teaching character building skills… Show more I gained additional experience working at a low-income school while achieving meaningful gains in academic achievement. I developed teaching strategies that encouraged success in all students regardless of academic ability by providing opportunities for enrichment as well as remediation. I worked towards fulfilling the school’s mission of ensuring all students were prepared to excel in high school and college by not only teaching academic content but also teaching character building skills known as the TRUTH system (Teamwork, Respect, Urgency, Tenacity, and Honesty). I led the computer science club and worked to build students’ typing skills and familiarized them with basic computer operations such as using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. I exposed students to computer programming and collaborated with a nonprofit to provide afterschool experiences such as developing cellphone apps. Show less

Memphis, Tn

I was selected from approximately 50,000 applicants nationwide to commit to a minimum of two years to teach in under-resourced public schools and become leaders in the effort to expand educational opportunity. I participated in an intensive summer training institute to develop the strong foundation needed to be an effective beginning teacher, which included teaching 7th grade math in a summer school program. I engaged in professional development throughout including topics such as lesson… Show more I was selected from approximately 50,000 applicants nationwide to commit to a minimum of two years to teach in under-resourced public schools and become leaders in the effort to expand educational opportunity. I participated in an intensive summer training institute to develop the strong foundation needed to be an effective beginning teacher, which included teaching 7th grade math in a summer school program. I engaged in professional development throughout including topics such as lesson planning, classroom management, and literacy development skills while engaging in discussion groups, seminars, and workshops. Show less

Memphis, Tn

I obtained two years of teaching experience working with an at-risk student population at a Title I, low-income charter school. I achieved significant gains in student achievement evidenced by a cumulative 38.4% increase in the number of students scoring proficient and advanced on the science end-of-year standardized test compared to the school’s 2012 – 2013 scores. I incorporated multiple teaching methods to reach students at all academic ability levels, such as direct instruction, using… Show more I obtained two years of teaching experience working with an at-risk student population at a Title I, low-income charter school. I achieved significant gains in student achievement evidenced by a cumulative 38.4% increase in the number of students scoring proficient and advanced on the science end-of-year standardized test compared to the school’s 2012 – 2013 scores. I incorporated multiple teaching methods to reach students at all academic ability levels, such as direct instruction, using technology and project-based learning, and facilitating independent and cooperative learning and student centers. I emphasized scientific literacy including, but not limited to, comprehension of nonfiction text, scientific reasoning and problem solving, posing and evaluating written and verbal arguments, and interpreting data. I evaluated my teaching effectiveness by giving frequent formative and summative assessments. Show less

Tuscaloosa, Al

I was one of 12 students selected campus-wide to conduct a yearlong research project in preparation for doctoral studies. I contributed to the development of the enzyme Lysostaphin as a topical treatment for multidrug resistant Staphylococcus aureus, the world’s most significant hospital-acquired pathogen. I presented the research findings at Penn State, Georgia State University, and The University of Alabama. I was awarded 1st place in the Life Sciences Oral Presentation Division at the 15th… Show more I was one of 12 students selected campus-wide to conduct a yearlong research project in preparation for doctoral studies. I contributed to the development of the enzyme Lysostaphin as a topical treatment for multidrug resistant Staphylococcus aureus, the world’s most significant hospital-acquired pathogen. I presented the research findings at Penn State, Georgia State University, and The University of Alabama. I was awarded 1st place in the Life Sciences Oral Presentation Division at the 15th SAEOPP McNair Scholars Conference. Show less

I contributed to a research project focusing on the effects of prescribed fire on Anolis carolinensis, a species of lizard common in the southeastern United States. I measured density, canopy cover, volume of branches, and girth of trees across numerous stands varying in time since last burn throughout the Talladega National Forest.

Master'S Degree

Post-Baccalaureate

Bachelor Of Science