CERTIFICATIONS Instructional II (*-**), Pennsylvania, 2009
General Science (7-12), Pennsylvania, 2003
American Society of Clinical Pathology, 1978
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1974
EDUCATION Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Expected Master of Science; 2006 - 2010
Major: Biology/Molecular Concentration GPA: 3.75
Arcadia University, Glenside, PA
Master of Education; December 2002
Major: Secondary Science GPA: 3.9
Beaver College, Glenside, PA
Bachelor of Science, December 1978
Major: Medical Technology GPA: 3.75
Mount Aloysius College, Cresson, PA
Associate in Science, May 1972
Major: Medical Laboratory Technician GPA: 3.75
EDUCATIONAL St. Basil Academy, Jenkintown, PA 8/2004 - present
EXPERIENCE Biology (10th Grade) & Anatomy and Physiology (12th Grade)
Science Department Head
Develop content, instruct, and engage students actively through inquiry based learning
Utilize technology to augment student learning both at home and in the classroom
Experience in developing, assisting, and preparing science fair for school and statewide competitions
Charged with supply orders and monetary affairs of science department
Served as sophomore class moderator
Interfaced with development office in writing a grant for SmartBoard technology
St. Albert the Great School, Huntingdon Valley, PA 9/2003 – 6/2004
Physical, Life, & Earth Sciences (6-8th Grade) & Religion (6th Grade)
Assumed responsibilities of Upper Grade Science including: content instruction, laboratory experiences and activities, field trips, curriculum guidelines, and assessments
Produced an environment that promoted the Catholic Identity and utilized this model to exemplify citizenship and social justice
Conwell-Egan High School, Fairless Hills, PA 2/2003 – 6/2003
Anatomy and Physiology (10-11th grade) & Health (9th Grade)
Facilitated the active engagement of students in various topics of anatomy and physiology and health science by utilizing multiple representations and perspectives, collaboration, and hands on learning
Hatboro Horsham High School, Horsham, PA 9/2002 – 12/2002
Student Teacher – Physical Science (9th Grade)
Gradually assumed all activities of the classroom teacher including: preparing and teaching content, lesson and lab planning, use of technology, assessments and evaluations, and communication and development of relationships with students, parents, coworkers, and administration
BEST Program, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA 2001 - 2002
Graduate Assistant - Curriculum Development
Researched and prepared thematic lessons for students with emotional and social support needs
Tracked behavioral progress and developed reports
Designed a reading assessment tool for grades K-12
Created and organized a library database system
Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA 1981 – 1982
Temporary Instructor – Microbiology
Evaluated and modified a microbiology curriculum to meet the needs of Medical Technology Students
Created a procedure manual for lab instructions
Instructed students toward certification
Hatboro Horsham School District, Horsham, PA 1995 – 1997
Collaborated with educators to engage students needing remedial interventions in reading
RELATED Medical Technologist
EXPERIENCE Quest Diagnostics, Horsham, PA 1995 – 1997
Abington Memorial Hospital, Abington, PA 1972 – 1993
Altoona Hospital, Altoona, PA 1968 – 1972
Observed, analyzed, and interpreted data and results essential to the diagnosis and treatment of immune diseases
Responded efficiently in a high stress trauma center laboratory, specifically in Chemistry, Microbiology, Blood Bank, and Hematology
Kept accurate clinical data, complied with national safety standards, maintained patient confidentiality, and educated students in the clinical portion of Medical Technology
Examined and evaluated chemical and physical properties of various body fluids used for patient diagnosis and treatment
Maintained high standards of quality control and safety
Saint Catherine of Siena, Horsham, PA 1992 – 2002
Assistant CYO Cross Country Coach (Grades 4-8)
Hatboro YMCA, Hatboro, PA 1990 – 2002
Volunteer – Swim Team
Gloria Kenny BSMT(ASCP)
October 5, 2018
Clinical Laboratory Career Summary:
1995 – 1997 Quest diagnostics
Immunoassay/Elisa and manual antigen/antibody testing
1976 – 1993 Abington Memorial Hospital
Generalist Medical Technologist
Hematology –using instrumentation for basic RBC, coagulation, and WBC values
-Manual differential counts, manual platelet counts as needed,
Urinalysis – dipstick chemistries, manual morphologies of sediment
Blood Bank – blood typing, cross match compatibility, antibody screens,
Blood products such as WBC, Platelets, RhO gam, cord blood studies
Chemistry – blood, urine, and body fluid chemistry studies.
-Using instrumentation for blood sugar, proteins, cardiac and other enzymes, electrolytes, blood gasses, liver, kidney, heart, and digestive studies, spinal fluid chemistry, body fluid analysis, manual dilutions
Microbiology – blood cultures, plating incoming cultures, spinal fluid studies ( antigen
tests for bacteria and virus) macro and microscopic evaluation of CSF
gram stains, some special stains, strep test.
Quality control – maintain constant prep and running of quality control reagents with
Proper documentation according to SOP in all areas of the clinical lab
1972 -1976 – Abington Memorial Hospital - Chemistry full time specialist
Maintain adequate supplies of reagents, equipment, instrument calibration.
Maintain quality control and documentation
Interface communication with doctors, nurses, colleagues, patients, other staff.
All of generalist chemistry with more specific tests, such as A1C, protein
Electrophoresis, cortisol, radioimmunoassay, toxicology,
1972(June) – 1972(November) – Rolling Hill Hospital
Blood Bank Specialist – blood type & Rh, cross match, products such as Rho gam,
WBC, platelets, clotting factors, special tests, cold agglutinins.
Quality control with SOP
WHILE ATTENDING COLLEGE:
1970 – 1972 – Altoona Hospital & trauma center
-Full time - Overnight generalist tech covering basic stat tests in all areas of the clinical lab above mentioned
1969 – 1970 – Altoona hospital part time generalist day,evening, night as needed for stat tests
In all areas of the lab Many tests done manually. During week-ends, the
A primary responsibility was to make the tubes of media for microbiology in
Addition to maintaining the BIO lines.
WHILE ATTENDING CERTIFIED LAB ASSISTANT TRAINING (special permission)
1968 – 1969 – Altoona Hospital part time Hematology on week ends and evenings– basic
Studies. Before instrumentation, these tests were all completed with manual
methods such as spin hct, drop hgb, stir protime/PTT, counting chambers and
Differential with counters. Hematology included RBC,HGB,HCT,WBC,PT,PTT
Coag studies as well as urinalysis.