Resume

• 2015

  English

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

  Curriculum and Instruction

  Science Education

  AERA -2016 to Present\nNARST-2017 to Present\nKappa Delta Pi 2018 to Present

  Texas A&M University

• 2006

  Master's of Science

  Biochemistry

  Texas A&M University

• 2002

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  Biochemistry

  Oakwood University

  GPA: 3.33

• 1998

  High School Diploma

  Honors Diploma

  Burton Adventist Academy

  GPA: 3.5

• Ebony Hammond- Lai Hing - Google Scholar Citations

  Leadership Development

  Protein Chemistry

  Teaching

  Event Planning

  Chromatography

  Protein Purification

  Healthcare

  Biochemistry

  Public Speaking

  Laboratory

  Analytical Chemistry

  PCR

  Social Media

  HPLC

  Research

  Genetics

  Microsoft Office

  Hammond- Lai Hing

  Hammond- Lai Hing

  John C Calhoun State Community College

  Oakwood University

  Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

  Texas A&M University

  MDxBioAnalytical

  University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Texas A&M University

  Blinn College

  Oakwood University

  Texas A&M University

  Huntsville

  Alabama Area

  General Biology 103

  Adjunct Instructor

  John C Calhoun State Community College

  Bryan/College Station

  Texas Area

  Primary lecturer for general biology course with 3 hours weekly

  with an additional hour for required office hours

  and instructed three hours of lab each week. Prepared course syllabi

  which include stated student learning outcomes (SLOs) for each course. Remain current on developments regarding instructional methodology. Assisted in making recommendations to the Division Chairman regarding curriculum additions

  deletions

  or revisions. Provided a grade evaluation on each student's performance in a fashion and frequency required by the college. Performs other related tasks as assigned.

  Instructor - General Biology

  Blinn College

  Supervise student laboratory assistants

  prepare weekly lesson study

  setup and prepare chemicals need for weekly laboratories

  grade assigned papers and tally final grade

  supervise synthesis projects and review term paper and presentations

  prepare/proctor/grade mid-term and final exams

  properly\ndispose/store chemicals

  chemicals and oversee/enforce safety rules and regulations.

  Assistant Laboratory Coordinator- Organic Chemistry I/II

  Huntsville

  Alabama Area

  Oakwood University

  Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation\nTutored students in the following classes: General Chemistry

  Organic Chemistry

  Analytical Chemistry

  Applied Chemistry

  and Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Chemistry. Participated in Summer Undergraduate Research Internship at Alabama A&M University

  Mycology Research 2002. Internship included: enrollment in a summer course - Embryology & Lab

  required attendance to weekly seminars

  mid-program progress report

  and presentation in state wide (Alabama) competition of research result poster presentation.

  AMP Student Scholar/ Internship

  Huntsville

  Alabama Area

  Oakwood University

  Prepare and deliver weekly laboratory introductory mini-lectures

  weekly quizzes

  and two practical exams per semester. Assist students with conducting laboratory experiments

  ensure safety procedures are followed

  grade assignments

  prepare final grade reports

  uphold and enforce academic honesty policy

  and assist student during office hours at the departmental help desk.

  Biology Faculty- Lab Instructor

  Bryan/College Station

  Texas Area

  Texas A&M University

  Directed Evolution of Phosphotriesterase\nQuick-Change/subcloning Phosphotriesterase (PTE) library into a new plasmid

  directed evolution of\nPTE to increase hydrolysis rate of organophosphate nerve-gas analog substrates

  and characterizing a new signaling compound that detects free fluoride (instead of p-nitrophenol) in solution that can be used to monitor the hydrolysis of a set of substrates with a P-F bond.

  Graduate Research Assistant -Raushel Lab

  Bryan/College Station

  Texas Area

  Texas A&M University

  Bryan/College Station

  Texas Area

  Teacher Assistant for undergraduate genetics laboratory. Lectured students about probability

  drosophila genetics and notation

  feline genetics and identification

  Mendelian genetics

  and identification of genetically modified fruits/vegetables. Wrote weekly quizzes

  assigned and graded weekly homework

  and held office hours or extra help sessions.

  Genetics/Biochemistry Graduate Teacher Assistant

  Texas A&M University

  Birmingham

  Alabama Area

  Biochemical Research with hRXR-LBD Protein. Denaturing of protein

  analyzed with Circular Dichroism and Fluorescence Spectrometer. Making solution of various concentrations

  analysis with UV-Vis Spectrometer. Managed Graduate Style Research Notebook

  Detailed Graphing and solution solving. Attended REU

  Research Education for Undergraduates) weekly meetings. Presented documented research with Chemistry Faculty and Graduate Student. Participated in Program End Research Poster Session

  awarded first place in competition.

  Research Experience for Undergraduate -Internship

  University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Huntsville

  Alabama Area

  Summer Employment (2017/2018)\nInstructor and course designing for online version of General Biology II. Responsible for adapting regular semester course (16 week) into short summer course (6 week) including the lecture components only. Facilitated online quizzes and exams

  discussion forums

  homework activities.

  Online Adjunct Instructor

  Oakwood University

  Bryan/College Station

  Texas Area

  Responsible for providing educational guidance and assistance for students by planning preferred course work for upcoming semesters. Recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for different types of students. Assess student academic standing/college readiness - Success Initiative mandated by Texas Legislature. Assist in follow through and tracking the advancement of students.

  Academic Advisor

  Blinn College

  Bryan/College Station

  Texas Area

  Instructor of record for inquiries of Life and Earth Science (MASC 371)

  an upper level course for undergraduate education majors. Utilized student-center learning and project/problem learning to teach and review competencies in preparing students for their Texas Teacher’s Certification Exam.\n\nCurrently conducting research for PhD dissertation.

  Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

  Texas A&M University

  Completed analysis for general research and quality control with biomolecules

  organic/inorganic\ncompounds

  and biotherapeutic samples for several clients using a variety of chemical and biochemical techniques. Analysis used HPLC

  GC/MS

  QTof/LC and MALDI-ToF. Studies range from short-term to long term stability

  solubility

  molecular weight verification

  and composition identification.

  Chemical Analyst/Quality Control-Biochemist

  Bryan/College Station

  Texas Area

  MDxBioAnalytical

  Huntsville

  Alabama Area

  Perform assigned research projects

  designed method for procedure

  data collection

  and analysis.\nProcessed samples using various laboratory techniques including: elution

  solid-liquid extraction

  liquidliquid extraction

  serial dilutions

  standardization

  and sample preparation. Data Analyzed using: HPLC

  UV-Spec

  IR-Spec

  and GC-Mass Spec. Tutored students in: General Chem

  Organic Chem

  Analytical Chem

  Applied Chem

  and Introduction to Inorganic/Organic Chemistry (Nursing Majors). Laboratory/Teacher Assistant in all of the previously identified classes. Coordinated

  advertised

  and participated in annual \"Science Day\" annually 2002-2005

  sponsored by Minority Graduate Education & Alliance for Minority Participation for the involvement and awareness of minorities of the opportunities of science related occupations

  with an emphasis of chemistry and graduate education. Trained incoming research students. Presented research at research conferences and symposiums

  which include: University of Puerto Rico

  Nation American Chemical Society Symposium (San Diego

  CA)

  University of Alabama at Birmingham

  and Oakwood College.

  Chemistry Student Undergraduate Research

  Oakwood University

  Normal

  AL

  Included: enrollment in a summer course - Embryology & Lab

  required attendance to weekly seminars

  \nmid-program progress report

  and presentation in state wide (Alabama) competition of research results presented in a poster presentation.

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University