Alexandra Cumbie
Yorktown,Virginia
Summary
Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Biology Instructor
ECPI University
01.2023 - Current
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students and staff
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Virginia Tech
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor.
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
- Liaised with supervisor to review grants and manuscripts to develop potential publications.
- Guest lecturer for higher education courses including Medical Entomology and One Health
Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant
Old Dominion University
08.2015 - 12.2020
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
Student Worker and Student Manager
Virginia Tech Dining Services
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Maintained excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, and fellow teammates.
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2014
Skills
- Classroom Facilitation
- Student Evaluation
- Experiment Design
- Lesson Planning
- Manuscript preparation and publication
- Experience working with children as a Sunday school teacher, craft teacher, and children's missions lead for over 6 years with First Church Ministries
Timeline
Biology Instructor
ECPI University
01.2023 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher
Virginia Tech
01.2021 - 12.2022
Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant
Old Dominion University
08.2015 - 12.2020
Student Worker and Student Manager
Virginia Tech Dining Services
08.2011 - 05.2014
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia Tech