𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭Conceptualized a research proposal and performed experiments relating to insecticide resistance in 𝐶𝑢𝑙𝑒𝑥 𝑝𝑖𝑝𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑠, including CDC bottle bioassays, microplate enzyme assays, and sequencing (Sanger & NGS)Led the statewide insecticide resistance monitoring team, planned sampling dates, and locations, coordinated hourly workers, and maintained a rearing and testing schedule.Collaborated with local public health departments and mosquito abatement districts to determine sampling locations for resistance monitoring and communicated testing results to them.Proficiency in data analysis and visualization of results using R.𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭Instructed lab sections, both in-person and online, for Organismal and Evolutionary Biology (non-majors), Ecology, and Vector-Borne Diseases.Taught weekly laboratory sessions, communicated complex concepts, and led discussions on current literature.Designed lab introductions, lessons, and exercises.Evaluated course progress by grading materials, providing feedback, and maintaining an accurate grade book.

𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐛Managed mosquito colonies through larval rearing and providing daily maintenance for adult cages.Performed vector surveillance to obtain samples of mosquitoes and ticks; experienced with many forms of mosquito collection and tick dragging.Conducted molecular work for pathogen testing of collected vectors, including DNA extraction and qPCR.Promoted to Hourly Coordinator in 2018, managed hourly workers, scheduled fieldwork, and delegated tasks.