Stephanie Zaborac-Reed
Everett,WA
Summary
Diligent researcher with expertise in data gathering, and ensuring quality standards in academic environments. Collaborated with faculty to enhance research initiatives, ensuring accuracy and integrity of data while actively engaging students in their learning journey. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Dedicated, communicative, and adaptable, with a proactive attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to learn quickly.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Facilitated classroom discussions and engaged students in active learning strategies.
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to enhance student understanding.
- Coordinated study sessions and tutoring opportunities for students requiring additional support.
- Communicated with students regarding course requirements, deadlines, and academic policies.
- Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
- Monitored student progress by keeping detailed records of academic performance.
Research Assistant
University Of Alaska Museum Of The North
Fairbanks, Alaska
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in cataloging and organizing museum collections for research purposes.
- Prepared materials for educational programs and public outreach events.
- Collaborated with faculty on data collection and analysis tasks.
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
Teaching Assistant
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Facilitated classroom discussions and engaged students in active learning strategies.
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to enhance student understanding.
- Organized and maintained classroom resources, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Communicated with students regarding course requirements, deadlines, and academic policies.
- Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Monitored student progress by keeping detailed records of academic performance.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Utilized technology resources such as computers, tablets, projectors and interactive whiteboards.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance.
- Facilitated group discussions among students to encourage critical thinking skills.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Acted as a liaison between students and faculty, facilitating communication and understanding.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
- Informed students of procedures for completing and submitting class work.
- Tutored or mentored students in need of additional instruction.
- Scheduled and maintained regular office hours to meet with students.
- Evaluated and graded examinations, assignments or papers and recorded grades.
- Met with supervisors to discuss grades or complete grade-related paperwork.
- Returned assignments to students to comply with established deadlines.
- Copied and distributed classroom materials.
Research Assistant
University Of Alaska Museum Of The North
Fairbanks, Alaska
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in cataloging and organizing museum collections for research purposes.
- Prepared materials for educational programs and public outreach events.
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
- Verified accuracy of data by conducting quality assurance checks on collected materials.
Assistant
Dr. Estella Leopold
Seattle, WA
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
- Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
- Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Led team meetings to align objectives and streamline operations.
- Developed training programs to enhance staff skills and performance.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Teaching Assistant
University Of Washington, Seattle
Seattle, Washington
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Facilitated classroom discussions and engaged students in active learning strategies.
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to enhance student understanding.
- Organized and maintained classroom resources, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Communicated with students regarding course requirements, deadlines, and academic policies.
- Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with school guidelines.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
Research Assistant
Dr. Estella Leopold, University of Washington
Seattle, WA
05.2012 - 03.2019
- Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
- Prepared materials for educational programs and public outreach events.
- Collaborated with faculty on data collection and analysis tasks.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured proper usage protocols were followed.
- Supported administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.
- Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Maintained a database of all research activities conducted during the course of each project.
- Performed literature reviews to ensure accuracy of results.
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
- Created detailed summaries of existing studies for use in further investigations.
- Interpreted results from experiments and surveys to generate meaningful conclusions.
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
- Verified accuracy of data by conducting quality assurance checks on collected materials.
- Presented findings at professional conferences or seminars as required by faculty supervisors.
- Utilized knowledge of scientific principles and techniques to troubleshoot problems encountered during the course of research.
- Drafted manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
- Reviewed experimental data to catch potential lab errors and correct mistakes.
- Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
- Examined experiment results to identify potential underlying causes for scientific findings.
- Compiled field observations and converted into data to prepare for experiments and tests.
- Used scientific method to assist colleagues and supervisors with experiments.
- Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
- Oversaw lab equipment stock and placed orders to expand inventory.
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and notified supervisor of low stock levels.
- Developed exemplary rapport with personnel and stakeholders by demonstrating compassion and scientific expertise.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
Sales Associate, seasonal
Joann Fabrics
Lynnwood, Washington
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted customers with fabric selection and project ideas.
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor environment.
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Educated customers on product features and care instructions.
- Resolved customer inquiries and provided exceptional service experiences.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Museum Assistant
Burke Museum
Seattle, Washington
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Assisted in organizing and maintaining collections.
- Managed inventory of artifacts, ensuring proper documentation and storage.
- Organized and maintained artifacts in the collection including cataloguing, labeling, tagging, packing and unpacking items for storage or exhibition.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Various
, Washington
1995 - 09.2009
- Developed comprehensive test plans and test cases for software applications.
- Executed manual and automated tests to identify software defects.
- Collaborated with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly.
- Maintained detailed documentation of testing processes and results.
- Conducted regression testing to verify software functionality after updates.
- Analyzed user requirements to create effective testing strategies.
- Reported and tracked defects in bug tracking systems such as JIRA.
- Collaborated with developers to reproduce, debug, and resolve technical issues.
- Analyzed system requirements, user stories, and use cases to create test scenarios.
- Participated in peer review sessions with other QA engineers to identify areas of improvement.
- Maintained a library of test data needed for quality assurance activities.
- Performed regression testing to verify that existing functionality was not affected by new changes or features.
- Tested web application compatibility and performance to recommend cross-browser compatibility improvements to web development team.
- Developed comprehensive test strategies tailored specifically towards meeting customer requirements.
- Designed simulation tests focusing on common user applications and unlikely cases, advising development team of current configuration performance limitations.
Education
Master of Arts - Biology
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio, OH12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Excelsior College
Albany, New York, NY09-1991
Interdisciplinary Studies (Paleobiology)
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AKSkills
- Student assessment
- Data analysis and collection
- Public outreach and engagement
- Mentoring students
- Collaborative teamwork
- Quality assurance
- Data management
- Research and documentation
- Lab safety protocols
- Museum collection management
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University of Alaska Fairbanks
06.2025 - 07.2025
Research Assistant
University Of Alaska Museum Of The North
09.2022 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant
University of Alaska Fairbanks
01.2022 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
University Of Alaska Museum Of The North
01.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant
Dr. Estella Leopold
06.2019 - 04.2020
Teaching Assistant
University Of Washington, Seattle
04.2019 - 06.2019
Sales Associate, seasonal
Joann Fabrics
11.2017 - 03.2018
Research Assistant
Dr. Estella Leopold, University of Washington
05.2012 - 03.2019
Museum Assistant
Burke Museum
09.2010 - 06.2011
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Various
1995 - 09.2009
Master of Arts - Biology
Miami University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Excelsior College
Interdisciplinary Studies (Paleobiology)
University of Alaska Fairbanks