Manager High School

Sarah Elizabeth Piotrowski, M.S, M.Ed., Patent Agent

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Newnan, GA 30265 ************@*****.***

Education

****-**** ******* ** ******* Education from Georgia State University, Summa

Cum Laude

1999-2002 Masters of Science in Molecular Genetics from the University of

Georgia, Summa Cum Laude

1996-1999 Bachelors of Science in Biology from Georgia Southern University,

Summa Cum Laude

Research Experience

2009-present Senior Scientist/Laboratory Manager at Georgia Institute of

Technology.

Lead my own research projects involving wound healing and scar formation, particularly in the area of pulmonary fibrosis progression and treatment. As senior scientist, this pertains to not only several projects as lead researcher, but also assisting graduate students and post-doctoral associates with their projects as well. Additionally serve as laboratory manager & safety officer: maintaining ordering, financial records, safety training and compliance. Gained extensive experience in western blots, molecular cloning, qPCR, protein purification, recombinant protein generation, mammalian and bacterial cell culture, SPR, animal studies, primary cell isolation and mammalian transfection, among other biomedical engineering, biochemistry and molecular biology techniques.

1999-2002 Graduate Research at the University of Georgia.

Led my own molecular biology-based research project, which resulted in morphological mutants in the antibiotic-producing strain of bacteria of the genus Streptomyces. Mutants were created through in vitro insertional mutagenesis of a genomic library, which where then reintroduced into a living cell. Gained extensive knowledge of molecular biology, genetic and microbial laboratory techniques. Served as laboratory coordinator; instructing new students, ordering and organizing materials, coordinating use of equipment, and so forth.

1999 Research Assistant at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Worked alongside Dr. Mark Q. Benedict on creating mutations in the mosquito genus, Anopholes, the vector of the malaria parasite. Mutations were evaluated to determine if they interfered with the vector ability to carry and transmit the parasite. Developed skills in molecular laboratory techniques, biological research and understanding of biological terms and disease pathways.

Teaching Experience

2005-present Part-time Instructor at Georgia Perimeter College.

Teach a Human Anatomy and Physiology lab course. Create my own lecture materials and assessments (both traditional and performance based) of students.

2003-2009 Secondary Science Educator at Northgate High School.

Taught Biology, Advanced Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Forensics and Physical Science. Developed my own lesson plans based on the curriculum outlined by the state. Also responsible for assessing student achievement via a variety of methods. Extensive record keeping ability was developed to keep track of grades, attendance, discipline, materials issued and so forth.

Publications

O. Sprusansky, L. Zhou, S. Jordan, J. White and J. Westpheling. 2003.

Identification of Three New Genes Involved in Morphogenesis and

Antibiotic Production in Streptomyces coelicolor. J. Bacteriol.

185:6147-6157.

Other Qualifications

• Passed Patent Bar Exam: June 11, 2007

• Registration Number applied for: June 20, 2007

• Extensive experience in the laboratory setting, from both graduate and undergraduate research projects, as well as an internship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and working as a senior scientist at Georgia Tech

• Extensive experience in working with animals, particularly modifications and isolations from the respiratory system

• Mensa member

• Scientific writing experience from publications in scientific journals, master's thesis, and lesson plans

• SAT score: 1210 (620 verbal, 590 math)

• GRE score: 2040 (760 analytical, 740 math, 540 verbal)

• Extensive experience with use of Microsoft office including: word, excel, front page and powerpoint

• Experience with many analytic computer programs, such as: image J, prism, and odyssey software, among others

• Have created and maintained my own website to provide students with course information (www.cowetaschools.org/nghs/teachers/jordan/index.htm)

• Experience with many computer accessories such as scanners, digital cameras and the internet

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