JENNIFER PEREZ

Versatile educator with a proven track record at Wellpinit School District, specializing in curriculum development and effective classroom management. Strong problem-solving abilities and expertise in aseptic techniques have significantly enhanced the learning experience. Committed to fostering educational excellence while balancing scientific rigor with supportive student relationships. Dedicated secondary school teacher committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and facilitating student success. Experienced in delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and promoting critical thinking skills. . Detail-focused Microbiology Laboratory Technician recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in microbial culture techniques, biochemical testing, and laboratory safety protocols. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, enabling successful outcomes in fast-paced environments. Possess strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and present findings.

• Prepared and conducted student IEP/504 and behavioral meetings.
• Demonstrated leadership skills while teaching in and running the research lab in the Institute of Science and Technology (IST) at North Central High School.
• Volunteered for Spokane’s Mobius Science Center Library Summer Tour in 2019 where I assisted Mobius staff in teaching children of all ages through hands on learning of space exploration across libraries in Spokane County, Spokane Valley and Northwest Idaho., 2019
• Assisted students in after-school programs to engage in science, technology, engineering, and mathematical practices as a volunteer through the SSTEM NSF program in winter and spring 2019., 2019
• Volunteered for the Surfrider Foundation, Malibu Chapter (2007) and led various planning and coordination efforts related to fundraising events and beach clean-ups., 2007
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to my employer and team when office headcount was downsized, and I absorbed three positions in addition to my current role as an Executive Administrative Assistant and Office Manager of a large auto-parts distributor., 2004 - 2007

EWU, Microbial Ecology, 01/19, 03/20, Conducted research by surveying wetlands in Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge (TNWR) for Pacific Chorus Frogs to analyze their skin microbiome for any variation of bacterium based on wetland location. Continued to work with Dr. Walke and Phillip Campos to further research if a chytrid fungus, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), that has been causing mass mortality amongst amphibians around the world was present in TNWR based on research Phillip conducted previously, finding a vast presence of the fungus in Northwestern Idaho. Most Pacific Chorus Frogs have been known to recover from Bd infection. After growing 3 strains of the fungus, we successfully found a match of one strain of Bd having a presence amongst our original frog samples from TNWR. This discovery could explain some of the variation of skin microbiome on frogs within the same wetlands as well as amongst frogs from other wetlands. Further research needs to be done to see if the presence of certain antimicrobial peptides that Pacific Chorus Frogs have are what assists in inhibition of growth of Bd on this species making them vectors for the fungus rather than experience mass mortality.