Assistant High School

Jade-Elizabeth Ashlyn Smith

**** ********* **** • Atlanta, GA 30326 • (901) 238 - 4586 •**************@*****.***

Talented young professional with skills and training in:

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Highly-accomplished, quick learner with hands-on base knowledge encompassing the entire spectrum of biochemistry and molecular biology research, with experience in Instrumental Analysis and Physical Chemistry. Regarded by my peers as a handworker who is committed to excellence in this field. Experience and academic preparation include:

• DNA Analysis and Preparation

• GCMS/MS

• PCR

• Western Blotting

• HPLC

• RNA Transcription

• SDS-Page

• DNA, RNA, Protein Purification

• Cloning

• Electrophoresis

• UV-VIS Spectroscopy

• Agarose Gel

EDUCATION

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS August 2009-Expected December 2012

Masters of Science, Biochemistry

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS August 2004 – July 2009

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Relevant Coursework:

Molecular Biology Methods, Protein Methods, Biochemistry Specialized Tissues

RELATIVE EXPERIENCE &

EMPLOYMENT

Molecular Biology Laboratory Genomic DNA

• Purification and Isolation Techniques

• Prepared quantities of pUC19 plasmid and GFPuv PCR product

• Produced E.coli genomic DNA and RNA

• Quantitated DNA samples by spectrophotometry

• Analyzed DNA samples via electrophoresis

• Collaborated on a project to subclone the GFPuv gene from a recombinant M13mp18 phage into pUC19 and pGEM-T easy vectors.

• Performed Southern Blotting method in order to check for DNA sequences in samples of DNA

Food Microbiology Laboratory Pathogen Detection Methods

• Isolated and detected unknown microorganisms from experimentally inoculated food products.

• Tested a variety of food products such as dairy products, poultry, and vegetables for staphylococcus, salmonella, E.coli, and coli forms.

• Calculated standard plate count units

• Developed decimal dilutions

• Columbus High School Chemistry/Physics Teacher Columbus, Ms August 2011- Present

- Utilized comprehensive mix of class instruction and assignments to enhance student interest

- Maintained complete responsibility for the organization and teaching of a self-contained classroom.

- Evaluates each student‘s progress and adjust strategies accordingly.

- Implemented a positive discipline plan which promotes student responsibility, problem solving skills, and

student accountabilities

• Mississippi State University Graduate Assistant, Starkville MS August 2010-May 2011

- Graduate Assistant for MSU student support services

- Helping to provide suitable classroom accommodations for students with disabilities by notifying

professors of their disabilities and retrieving test so that the student can complete them in an appropriate

setting.

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