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Provide customized tutoring and test prep for SAT, ACT, ISEE, high school math (algebra, geometry, and pre-calculus), high school science(on-level Biology, AP Biology, on-level chemistry, AP Chemistry, and Anatomy and Physiology), high school French (all levels including AP).

-Communicate with department or store managers to confirm date and time of events as well as inventory numbers-Deliver talking points about product to consumers to drive sales and promote brand awareness-Set-up and takedown of branded area-Complete event reports detailing number of items sold, comments made by customers, and event environment

Courses:BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology IBIOL 2402 Anatomy and Phyisology IIBIOL 2404 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Fukuda lab - Designed, planned, and executed experiments of multiple projects related to the understanding of the underlying pathogenesis of neural mechanisms related to obesity -Studied the role of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) in obesity -Validated genetic hypothalamic GIP receptor knock out mouse models using qPCR and tissue genotyping protocols-Performed metabolic analyses including leptin sensitivity assays, glucose and insulin tolerance tests, body… Show more Fukuda lab - Designed, planned, and executed experiments of multiple projects related to the understanding of the underlying pathogenesis of neural mechanisms related to obesity -Studied the role of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) in obesity -Validated genetic hypothalamic GIP receptor knock out mouse models using qPCR and tissue genotyping protocols-Performed metabolic analyses including leptin sensitivity assays, glucose and insulin tolerance tests, body weight and blood glucose measurements on genetic knockout mouse models -Developed and characterized a mouse model to study Socs3 gene expression patterns in vivo and ex vivo by inserting the luciferase gene into the start codon of Socs3. -Bacterial transformation, extraction, and purification of a bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) containing the luciferase and Socs3 genes-Developed experimental procedures, data collection, and analysis protocols to quantify luminescence production from these mice.-Adapted an established organotypic slice culture protocol for drug (inhibitors and activators) screening.-Installed Lumicycle, a machine that quantifies luminescence and its associated equipment for use in organotypic slice cultures experiments- Communicated significant results to advisor, through weekly written progress reports, and biannually via oral presentation and written progress reports to committee members and CNRC faculty. -Participated in monthly neuroregulation and lab journal clubs, providing critical analysis of recently published journal articles -Member of the Nutrition Obesity Workshop (NOW) group at the Texas Medical Center that meets monthly to allow fellows and junior faculty the opportunity to present their research at least once a year.-Presented findings at international meetings Show less

NUTR455 Advanced Nutrition - Taught an advanced nutrition course focused on biochemical and physiological aspects of human nutrition. - Prepared lectures using a combination of Power Point slides, videos, in-class worksheets and discussion. - Composed and graded quizzes and exams.

- Characterized synthetic and natural inhibitors of holocarboxylase synthetase(HLCS) by adapting an in vitro activity assay, to determine a dose-response curve and inhibition kinetics of HLCS inhibitors. - Sought to define a role for acetyl-CoA carboxylase 1 and 2 (ACC1 and 2) in adipocyte differentiation by testing pharmacological inhibitors of ACCs in 3T3-L1 cell cultures. Assayed fatty acid oxidation changes and glucose uptake upon treatment with inhibitors and characterized changes in… Show more - Characterized synthetic and natural inhibitors of holocarboxylase synthetase(HLCS) by adapting an in vitro activity assay, to determine a dose-response curve and inhibition kinetics of HLCS inhibitors. - Sought to define a role for acetyl-CoA carboxylase 1 and 2 (ACC1 and 2) in adipocyte differentiation by testing pharmacological inhibitors of ACCs in 3T3-L1 cell cultures. Assayed fatty acid oxidation changes and glucose uptake upon treatment with inhibitors and characterized changes in lipid accumulation by Oil Red O staining and adipocyte gene expression.- Mentored two undergraduate students who were part of the UCARE undergraduate research program. They were instructed in background science, experimental design, experimental procedures, and data interpretation. -Presented findings at interdepartmental as well as international meetings. Show less

-Provided care to adults with disabilities -Administered medications-Responsible for getting clients to work/school/activities-Maintained documents with respect to medications taken, special or adverse events, and clients' daily lives

Analyzed fatty acid composition of liver, retroperitoneal and gonadal fat pads, and brain of rats fed diets enriched with either corn, flaxseed, krill, or menhaden oil using chloroform/methanol extraction and thin layer chromatography.

Chemistry and mathematics tutor in the Engineering Learning Center in the Engineering department at West Virginia University.