Experience Summary
Education: Master’s of Science Degree, University of Missouri; Columbia, MO 65211
Completion: August 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Associates Degree of Chemistry, Castleton State College, Castleton VT 05735
Graduation: May 2006
Selected Specialty Courses:
• Graduate Biochemistry
• Graduate Enzymology
• Three College level French courses
• Biology
• Botany
• Zoology
• General Chemistry I & II
• Organic Chemistry I & II
• Desert Ecology
• Phlebotomy technician
Summary of Qualificatons:
• Degrees: Masters of Science in Biochemistry, Bachelors of Arts in Biology, Associates of Arts in Chemistry
• 5+ years experience in Laboratory work.
• Leadership experience
• Key Accomplishment: Awarded a place on the 2009 and 2010 NIH training grant No. GM008396 , 2010 receipt of the “Dr. Gehrke Jr. Memorial Scholarship”, 2005 receipt of “William Feaster Memorial Scholarship”, Vermont State Tutor for at risk teens.
• Key Skills: Scientific studies, Leadership and teamwork, Computers, and phlebotomy
• Lifeguard Fall 2001-2006- Became a Certified Profession Rescuer (Lifeguard, First Aid, AED, CPR certification)
• Personal tutor for Castleton State College's Academic Support Center- General Chemistry One
• Course coordinator, designer and personal tutor for a specialized general chemistry - Community High School of Vermont
• Scientific presentations: ACS (American Chemical Society) regional meeting, GRASP presentations, and Biophysical Symposium
Teaching Style
I like interacting with the students. I find it pleasurable to know the student. This type of interaction helps to create a custom teaching style for each student. I will often ask questions of the questions asked of me by the student because often times the student already knows the answer in one form or another form. This type teaching helps link already known ideas to new ideas.
My Hobbies
Teaching/Coaching:
• University of Missouri: graduate student teaching assistant
• Castleton State College: tutor of chemistry
• State of Vermont: chemistry tutor
• Special Olympics basketball coach
Computer Skills:
• Windows 7, Vista, 95; Red Had Linux, Centos, Fedora operating systems
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
• Browsers, ie internet explorer, firefox, chrome
Community Activities
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters (BBBS 2011-present)
• Salvation Army Christmas Day helper (2009)
• Outdoor Classroom Club President (Fall 2004- 2006)
• Biodiesel Project (Summer 2006-2007)
• Make-A-Wish Foundation