Teaching Experience

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August 2018 - present

Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham, AL

Department of Biology

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 Anatomy and Physiology I (Bio 201)

Anatomy and Physiology II (Bio 202)

Principles of Biology I (BIO 103)

Introduction to Biology I (BIO 101)

Introduction to Biology II (BIO 102)

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• Lectured class/laboratory of 30+ students, Experience with Hybrid and Online courses; Use of anatomical models and biological specimens including dissection

• Engaged students using evidence-based teaching practice (i.e. group discussion, presentations, and a flipped classroom atmosphere)

• Interacted with students to answer questions and provide feedback

• Experience with a diverse student population in a community college setting

• Ordered and prepared materials/supplies and for Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Microbiology labs

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August 2013 - May 2018

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Graduate Biomedical Sciences (GBS)

Basic Biology Organization (GBS709)

7 students in Pathobiology and Molecular Medicine theme of GBS

Tutor, Fall 2015

• Review lectures and previous exams with students

• Answer questions about material

• Prepare sample exam questions to discuss

 

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Mentoring Experience

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Undergraduate Summer Students, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Rachel Layfield (Work Study)

Undergraduate Student, Jefferson State Community College

January 2019-present

Jake Dorion

Undergraduate Student, Berry College

May 2018-August 2018

Elex Harris

Graduate Student, University of Alabama at Birmingham

May 2018-January 2019

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James Dixon Johns

Medical Student, University of Alabama at Birmingham

May 2017-August 2017

May 2018-July 2018

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Andrew Lenzie - Undergraduate Student, Auburn University

June 2017-August 2017

June 2016-August 2016

June 2015-August 2015

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Joy Davis

Undergraduate, University of Alabama

May 2014 – August 2014

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Mentoring Roles: 

• Train student on laboratory techniques including cell culture, particle-tracking microrheology, and several imaging techniques including fluorescent microscopy and micro-optical coherence tomography.

• Read and give feedback to students on laboratory technique, experimental analysis, and written work. 

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ALSAMP Scholar, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Alexzia Smith: August 2015-December 2015

Brittany Ransom: August 2014-May 2015

• My role was meeting with Brittany and Alexzia to discuss goals, class schedule, ways they can prepare for their future career future career.

• Brittany - Poster presentation

  • ALSAMP Spring Scholars Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL

  • Assisted Brittany in choosing a research project and preparing her poster and presentation.

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