J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College - Biology
Adjunct Instructor
Teaching Biology 101 and 102 classes (includes lecture and lab).
Communication with students through use of email, Blackboard, conferences regarding class information, student progress etc.
Diversifying instruction to draw on the experiences of a wide range of backgrounds
Formulating and administering assessments.
Providing opportunities for preparation and acquisition of knowledge through use of skill specific applied practice, tutorials, videos, models, simulations, animations, problem solving, case studies etc.
Assistant to the Research Facilities Manager
Monitoring of growth chambers to maintain levels such as temperature, humidity etc.
Creation of universally understandable directions regarding use of laboratory machinery (from technical manuals) for all staff
Graduate Research Assistant
Monitoring of physical and chemical parameters associated with water quality (pH, alkalinity, conductivity, temperature, dissolved oxygen levels)
NPDES permit testing
Culturing of Daphnia magna and Ceriodaphnia dubia
Toxicity testing and generation of LC50 values
Statistical analysis of data
Sample collection (water, soil, aquatic insects)
Science Teacher
Courses Taught: Collaborative Biology, Standard Biology, Advanced Biology, Advanced Placement Biology (3 1/2 years experience), Chemistry, Ecology, Anatomy
Planning rigorous but feasible curriculum for all levels of Biology
Teamwork with colleagues to plan and implement tutoring, remediation, and provide opportunities for student learning beyond the classroom
Communication with parents, students, colleagues and administration regarding student progress though phone calls, emails, conferences, Blackboard and TeacherEase online programs
Classroom management in a variety of settings (laboratory, computer based, outdoors, lecture based etc.)
Incorporation of technology, brain based objectives and 21st century skills into daily curriculum
Diversifying lessons to present information in ways to stimulate different learning styles
Student advising: future coursework; community service projects; career/college choices
Assessment of student data from informal and formal assessments. Used to modify instruction, provide intervention/remediation, and improve upon existing assessments.
Master of Arts (MA) in Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Graduate research experience in Aquatic Toxicology.
Named Virginia Teacher of Promise (2005).
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Biology/Biological Sciences, General (minor in Chemistry)