Angelo L. Garcia

Dynamic Biology Teacher with a proven track record at Harvest Collegiate High School, adept at designing inquiry-based curricula and fostering student engagement. Skilled in advanced laboratory techniques such as Western Blotting and proficient in Google Suite. Committed to enhancing student achievement through innovative teaching and strong mentorship.

• New York State Professional Certificate in teaching Biology 7-12
• Completing Certification requirements for Chemistry Certificate summer of 2025

Mindfulness Meditation, Film Editing, Creative Writing, Softball, Biking, Swimming, Gardening

• Academy for Teachers
• Organization involved in providing enrichment and professional development opportunities for teachers through lectures, workshops, social gatherings.
• Neuro PLG
• Professional learning group of Consortium school Biology teachers that meet regularly throughout the year to engage in professional development activities, to share learning practices, and course related learning experiences.

• Garcia AL, Han SK, Janssen WG, Khaing ZZ, Ito T, Glucksman MJ, Benson DL, Salton SR. A prohormone convertase cleavage site within a predicted alpha-helix mediates sorting of the neuronal and endocrine polypeptide VGF into the regulated secretory pathway. J Biol Chem. 2005 Dec 16; 280(50): 41595-608.
• Garcia AL, What Anger Means; An Adaptive Response to Frustration. New York Academy of Sciences E-briefing 2006
• Chakraborty TR, Tkalych O, Nanno D, Garcia AL, Devi LA, Salton SR. Quantification of VGF- and pro-SAAS-derived peptides in endocrine tissues and the brain, and their regulation by diet and cold stress. Brain Res. 2006 May 17; 1089(1): 21-32.
• Fargali S, Garcia AL, Sadahiro M, Jiang C, Janssen WG, Lin WJ, Cogliani V, Elste A, Mortillo S, Cero C, Veitenheimer B, Graiani G, Pasinetti GM, Mahata SK, Osborn JW, Huntley GW, Phillips GR, Benson DL, Bartolomucci A, Salton SR. The granin VGF promotes genesis of secretory vesicles, and regulates circulating catecholamine levels and blood pressure. FASEB J. 2014 May;28(5):2120-33
• Wang L, Pedroja BS, Meyers EE, Garcia AL, Twining SS, Bernstein AM. Degradation of internalized αvβ5 integrin is controlled by uPAR bound uPA: effect on β1 integrin activity and α-SMA stress fiber assembly. PLoS One. 2012;7(3):e33915.

• New York University, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Postdoc Executive Committee member 2011-2012
• Lead the Development and implementation of Postdoctoral quality of life and training assessment to help identify how to enhance postdoctoral training and quality of life
• Participated in organizing networking events, training seminars, and the establishment of an Alumni network
• New York University, Mount Sinai School of medicine, Seminar Series Coordinator 2005-2006
• Lead committee to establish and organize a career seminar series for resident Biology PhD’s