Bonnie Draper
Laurinburg,USA
Summary
Experienced in curriculum development and strategic planning, with an excellent record of student engagement and success. Dedicated to helping students cultivate transferable skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chair, Department of Natural and Life Sciences
St. Andrews University
05.2024 - Current
- Led 7 faculty in biology, chemistry, forensic science, math, and physics in program development and assessment
- Established effective recruitment and retention activities twice per semester, such as Open House events that feature hands-on lab exercises
- Managed yearly departmental budget and reviewed purchases
- Improved departmental outreach and marketing through increased reporting from the classroom on social media platforms
Associate Professor of Biology
St. Andrews University
08.2016 - Current
- Created new courses for both in-seat and online delivery
- Supervised undergraduate research; mentored grant applications and conference presentations
- Engaged students from diverse backgrounds using a variety of instructional tools, such as using identification apps for citizen science
- Designed individualized advising plans for 30+ students per semester
- Spearheaded and assessed university curriculum changes through committee governance
Assistant Professor of Biology
St. Andrews University
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Developed and taught courses for biology majors, including pre-med and pre-vet students
- Served as an academic advisor for 10-25 students per semester
Postdoctoral Associate
The Catholic University of America
01.2008 - 06.2012
- Formulated targeted biochemical assays, structural models, and computer simulations of viral proteins to support a research team
- Provided bioinformatics expertise and support for a team of 10 working on up to 4 different projects
- Supervised undergraduate research assistants
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Molecular and Cellular Biology
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC01.2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology
Marymount University
Arlington, VA05.2001
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Strategic planning
- Student engagement
- Laboratory management
University Service
- University Marshal
- Faculty Executive Committee
- Curriculum Assessment Committee
- Science and Theology Committee
- Convocation and Commencement Planning Committee
- TriBeta Biological Honor Society co-advisor
- Science Club co-advisor
- GlaxoSmith Kline Women in Science faculty mentor
Awards
- 2019, Distinguished Faculty Service Award
- NCICU Undergraduate Research Grants, 7
- TriBeta Biological Honor Society Undergraduate Research Grants, 2
Courses Taught
- First Year Experience (Introduction to College)
- Introductory Topics in Biology (non-majors course with lab, online)
- Biology I (introduction for majors with lab, in-seat and online)
- Biology II (introduction for majors with lab, in-seat and online)
- Biotechnology
- Genetics
- Ecology (with lab)
- Invertebrate Biology (with lab)
- Immunology (in-seat and online)
- Microbiology (with lab, in-seat and hybrid)
- Virology
- Immunology
- Behavioral Biochemistry
- Toxicology
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology (with lab, in-seat and hybrid)
- Teaching/Research Practicum
- Guided Independent Study
- Biochemistry (with lab, in-seat and hybrid)
Timeline
Chair, Department of Natural and Life Sciences
St. Andrews University
05.2024 - Current
Associate Professor of Biology
St. Andrews University
08.2016 - Current
Assistant Professor of Biology
St. Andrews University
08.2012 - 05.2016
Postdoctoral Associate
The Catholic University of America
01.2008 - 06.2012
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Molecular and Cellular Biology
The Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology
Marymount University
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