MICHELLE HOFFMAN
Wading River,NY
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor/Administrative Assistant
Stony Brook University
08.2020 - Current
- Instructor for introductory biology lab for 24-48 students per academic semester
- Administrative Position since Fall 2024 - Responsible for 1000+ undergraduate students
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Responsible for lecturing, grading and collaboration efforts amongst 40 other instructors
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
Participant in ISTEAM - Inclusive Teaching in Stem
Stony Brook University
10.2023 - Current
- Selected participant in the four-part gamified faculty development leadership program for enhancing inclusive teaching in STEM amongst other faculty and staff at Stony Brook University
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Modified general education curriculum for students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Graduate Research Assistant
Stony Brook University
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Studied nucleocytoplasmic transport defects in a mouse model of neurodegeneration - focused on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Performed laboratory experiments including sample preparation, data collection, and experimental design
- Performed quality control of mammalian cell lines
- Experience with ELISA, gel electrophoresis, western blots, PCR, IFC, confocal imaging, N-SIM imaging, paraffin embedding and subcellular fractionation
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Conducted document review, organization and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
Candidate in Alda Center's Women in STEM Leadership Program
Stony Brook University
04.2021 - 06.2021
- The program provided a platform for women in STEM leadership roles to come together, to uplift those aspiring to be leaders, and in doing so, network and connect with their peers in STEM leadership in a safe and supportive environment
- Assisted leadership teams with building shared beliefs and attitudes across organizational structures.
Graduate/Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Helped assist teach with Statistics (Spring 2019) & Organic Chemistry (Fall 2019-Spring 2020) to 300+ undergraduate students
- Fall 2020 - Head graduate assistant for an upper-division biology course for 300+ undergraduate students
Undergraduate Research Assistant
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Dissected the role of C1q and its receptors (cC1qR and gC1qR) in inflammation, infection, autoimmunity, and cancer
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Neurobiology and Behavior
SUNY, Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY, Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05.2018
Leadership Experience
Stony Brook University - iSTEAM - Inclusive Teaching in Stem, 10/01/23 - Present
- Selected participant in the four-part gamified faculty development leadership program for enhancing inclusive teaching in STEM amongst other faculty and staff at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University - Alda Center's Women in STEM Leadership Program, 04/01/21 -06/30/21
- The program provided a platform for women in STEM leadership roles to come together, to uplift those aspiring to be leaders, and in doing so, network and connect with their peers in STEM leadership in a safe and supportive environment.
Timeline
Participant in ISTEAM - Inclusive Teaching in Stem
Stony Brook University
10.2023 - Current
Candidate in Alda Center's Women in STEM Leadership Program
Stony Brook University
04.2021 - 06.2021
Adjunct Instructor/Administrative Assistant
Stony Brook University
08.2020 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Stony Brook University
07.2020 - 05.2022
Undergraduate Research Assistant
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
09.2019 - 04.2020
Graduate/Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Neurobiology and Behavior
SUNY, Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science - Biology
SUNY, Stony Brook
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
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