Experience

• Texas A&M University

  Postdoctoral Fellow

  Skilled in genetic, genomic, and molecular biology tools, statistical analysis and conducting behavioral experiments on Drosophila. I have utilized these techniques to uncover courtship- or mating-responsive genes in Drosophila males. My postdoctoral work focuses on identifying GxE (genetic x environmental) interactions dictating Drosophila life history traits. To do so, I focus on natural and engineered mutations and the nutritional environment.

• Texas A&M University

  Laboratory Instructor

  Full-time laboratory instructor for the Department of Biology at Texas A&M University with a focus on Anatomy & Physiology II.

• Texas A&M University

  Visiting Instructor

  I taught ENTO 306 (Insect Physiology) to primarily junior and senior level students with majors in Entomology, Forensic Science, or Biomedical Science. Topics included endocrine, developmental, nervous, reproductive, and behavioral systems.

• Blinn College

  Adjunct Professor

  I teach a section of Introductory Biology I and cover general genetic and molecular topics such as transcription, translation, metabolism, photosynthesis, and Mendelian genetics.

• Houston Baptist University

  Assistant Professor

  Instruct students in Introductory Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology for non-majors, General Biology for majors, Senior Seminar projects with a focus on Drosophila melanogaster behavior and development, and Capstone. Also responsible for advising Biology majors in their academic career. Serving on the First Year Focus Faculty Committee to promote academic success and engagement for first year students.

• Deer Park ISD

  Substitute Teacher

  Substitute taught mostly in AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Pre-AP Biology, Pre-AP Chemistry, Calculus or Physics courses.