Sarah Stainbrook
Secondary Science Teacher
Okemos,MI
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Northwestern University, excelling in curriculum design and interactive teaching. Cultivated critical thinking and collaboration among students, leading to enhanced engagement and real-world problem-solving skills. Published researcher with strong scientific writing abilities, mentoring students to co-author peer-reviewed publications.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor, Bio164 Genetics and Evolution
Northwestern University
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Designed course to engage non-majors students through real-world application of course subjects.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Implemented best practices of active learning and group-based activities to promote student-centered learning.
- Cultivated culture of critical thinking and inquiry, preparing students for real-world problem-solving.
Student Inquiry and Research Mentor
Illinois Math and Science Academy
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Mentored groups of high school students to read scientific papers, develop hypotheses, design experiments, analyze data and present findings.
- Improved students' critical thinking, collaboration and scientific communication skills.
- Four students are co-authors on a peer-reviewed scientific publication.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Michigan State University
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Secured fellowship funding by submitting well-crafted proposals and demonstrating solid preliminary results.
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
- Published research results in peer-reviewed plant biology journals and presented at conferences.
Education
Ph.D. - Interdisciplinary Biology
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
Ohio University
Athens, OH 05.2001 -
Skills
College teaching
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Michigan State University
08.2022 - 05.2025
Student Inquiry and Research Mentor
Illinois Math and Science Academy
08.2020 - 06.2022
Instructor, Bio164 Genetics and Evolution
Northwestern University
01.2017 - 05.2017
Ph.D. - Interdisciplinary Biology
Northwestern University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology
Ohio University
05.2001 -
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