Middle School Part-Time

Summary of Skills

Middle School Science Teacher

Lab Coordinator/Lecturer

Biology Professor

Multi-disciplinary Strategic Planning

Education Coordinator

General Education/Applied Science

NSF/NIH Grant Proposals

Extensive Mentoring Experience

Author Journal Biological Chemistry

Author Middle School Lab Manual

Study Summary Reports

Protocol Design/Writing

Molecular & Cell Biology, Animal Models

Biochemistry/Gene Expression

Genetics/Molecular Genetics

Education

University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 2006

PhD, Molecular Biosciences (Graduated w 3.8 GPA)

University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO 1994

BS, Cell Biology & Chemistry (Honors Program)

(Graduated w 3.8 GPA and honors)

Work Experience

West Middle School Lawrence, KS 08/01/2023 – Present

At West Middle School, I teach Science 8 and Science 6. This is my first K-12 position; I am concurrently earning my Masters in Science Education and permanent teaching license at FHSU. I am especially interested in differentiated education and using technology in the classroom.

Merck Animal Health DeSoto, KS 04/2022 – 02/2023

Senior Scientist

At Merck Animal Health, within the Swine Vaccine Research Group: Developed an Immunofluorescence Assay for titration of specific viruses (cell line selection, antibody screening, optimization of assay and tissue culture), Performed various types of biochemical, cell and molecular biology testing, Study Summary Reports (data analysis, data presentation, adherence to SOPs (compliance guidelines, submission to governing agency). Reviewed technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance. Prepared protocols and numerous assay designs for development, qualification and validation of an IFA.

Catalent Pharma Solutions Lee’s Summit, MO 03/2021 – 4/2022

Scientist, Large Molecule Biologics III

At Catalent Pharma Solutions, in support of large molecule therapeutics: Developed and executed laboratory work, planned/scheduled independently using customer milestones and Division/Site performance standards and metrics. Sample types included in-process, release or stability for CMC support. Techniques included the following: Performed method validation and transfer activities, performed method development activities. Performed various types of biochemical, cell biology and molecular biology testing under cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices). Reviewed technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance. Became trained in 3 cell assays and 3 potency assays in one year. Trained/mentored new colleagues on assays and report writing.

LABCORP Overland Park, KS 10/2020 – 02/2021

Molecular Biology Team

Re-entry into laboratory environment as a Molecular Biologist in a Clinical Laboratory; second-shift team-lead; molecular biology techniques involved in SARS-COV2 high-throughput screening using PANTHER fusion technology; sample preparation, controls and SOPs, PANTHER care and trouble-shooting, results analysis and quality control procedures; input into method evaluation and improvement.

Self-Employed Educator, and Author/Editor Oskaloosa, KS 12/2014 – 10/2020

Middle School, High School and SpEd Science Tutor & Substitute, Authored Middle School lab manual, Home-schooled 3 children.

Washburn University Topeka, KS 08/2011 – 08/2014

Biology Lecturer & Lab Coordinator

Reorganized lab structure of Intro. Biology courses, including designing and implementing more than 20 new experiments, Served as Biology Department Representative for University GenEd Committee and to Kansas state GenEd symposium, Supervised/Coordinated 4 university faculty members after streamlining a 15-secion BIO 101 course, Drafted and Edited GenEd compliance documents for College Biology, Established a uniform syllabus for BI 101 courses, with consideration of Departmental input; Taught 4 of 10 sections of BI 101 for 6 semesters and 2 summers, each semester with at least 100 students, mostly freshmen and non-Biology-majors, with a variety of educational levels and scholarly goals, Averaged over 45 weeks per year of formal classroom instruction.

Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets Lawrence, KS 09/2009 – 09/2011

Education Coordinator

Led an Education team, which consisted of 4 Staff, and 20 Engineering, Geology, Geography students, in a Multi-Disciplinary National Science Foundation (NSF) Science & Technology Center (STC).

Collaborated with 4 national Universities which included 75 students, NASA, AND 2 Aero-Space companies to examine the effect of ice sheet melting on sea level rise, Education Coordinator.

Coordinated, set agenda, chaired, meeting held 1x per week, attended by 4 partner Universities, Supervised outreach program involving 300 middle school students - targeting schools with under-represented populations, educating students about climate science using hands-on/interactive STEM activities. Coordinated and recruited 20 highly qualified under-graduate students for summer program, matching each with one of 15 inter-disciplinary faculty members, Prepared a functional Human Resources Mapping-Project, summarizing project-foci of 30 faculty and staff and 75 students,

Co-Edited monthly NSF-STC newsletter and climate science video, served as co-chair of Knowledge Transfer Team, revised content of education section of Center’s new website; led Education Team in developing a week-long in-depth workshop for K-12 educators held at a Multi-Disciplinary National Science Foundation (NSF) Science & Technology Center, Authored Education section of NSF-Refunding Proposal (successful).

Highland Community College Perry, KS 01/2005 – 09/2009

Adjunct. Biology Professor/Department Lead

Developed Biology program and laboratories, including laboratory design, and recruited staff of 3 people as first full-time Science hire at a new satellite Community College campus, Taught year round (routinely 18 credit hours) – College Biology, Microbiology, Human Anatomy, and Human Physiology – approximately 150 students per semester.

University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 08/2000 – 05/2006

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Taught College Biology lab, Microbiology lab, Biochemistry lab, Cell Biology Lab, and Gene Expression

Baker University Baldwin, KS 09/2005 – 12/2006

Adjunct Biology Professor

Cell and Molecular Biology Courses (developed course plans and labs under Mentor supervision).

Doctorate Experience (two labs)

Conducted a 4-year Pharm-Tox driven research project, addressing the function of Caveolin-1 in mediation of Neurotrophin Receptor Signaling in primary neurons; Designed and refined protocols using cell and mouse models, resulting in 2 scholarly publication

Conducted a 3-year Discovery Level Research project, on Structure Function Analysis of Big Brain, a neurogenic gene of Drosophila Melanogaster, to discover the purpose of the highly conserved gene; with results presented at 3 national conferences

Honors & Awards

Merit Bonuses: Catalent Pharma Solutions

Merit Scholarships: University of Northern Colorado (UNC) Honors Program Scholarship; Cancer Federation Scholarship; John and Irna Smead Scholarship

Academic Awards: Stanley L. Twomey Award (KU); UNC Departmental Scholar – Biology (twice)

Individual Research Funding Awards: Colorado Commission of Higher Education Research Grant; Lambda Sigma Tau Research Grant; Sigma XI Research Grant; UNC Biology Students Association Research Grant

Honor Societies: Mortar Board National Honor Society; Lambda Sigma Tau Honor Society

References

Therese Edgecomb. West Middle School Principal. 785-***-****, *******.********@******.***.

Darcy Russell. Baker University, Dean of CLAS. 785-***-****, *****.*******@******.***

Deborah Williams. JCCC, Professor of Biology. 913-***-**** x4671. ********@****.***.

Pedro Morales. Catalent Pharma Solutions, Director Biologics III. 816-***-****, *****.*******@********.***.

Michael Barta. Catalent Pharma Solutions, Manager of Biologics III. 816-***-****, *******.*****@********.***

Elizabeth Van Horn. Open Relay, Inc,. Vice President of Professional Services 785-***-****. ****@*********.***

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