Vaishali M. Mahimkar

• Experience in teaching Subjects: online and in person-Anatomy and Physiology-I, General Biology

• Experience in teaching subject: Online- Fundamentals of Microbiology
• Collaborated with fellow faculty members to develop innovative teaching strategies for improved learning outcomes.

• Experience in multiple subjects in any modalities: Online, hybrid , and in person -General Biology, Health, Principles of Biology 1, Nutrition, all credit levels of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, and Microbiology
• Advised and mentored students on academic progress, career goals, and personal development. Wrote letter of recommendations
• Enhanced student comprehension by creating interactive lectures and incorporating multimedia resources.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends, teaching methods, and subject matter expertise.
• Incorporated diverse instructional techniques to accommodate various learning styles within the classroom setting.
• Managed course materials through an online learning management system in Blackboard for easy accessibility by students and colleagues alike.

• Experience in teaching subjects in all modalities: online, hybrid, and in person- Life Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Structure and Function, Anatomy and Physiology I and II
• Assisted in curriculum development of assessment plans for Anatomy and Physiology course
• Participated in comprehensive assessments to evaluate student understanding and measure progress effectively
• Managed course materials through an online learning management system D2L for easy accessibility by students and colleagues alike.
• Advised and mentored students on academic progress, career goals, and personal development. Wrote letter of recommendation for students

• Experience in teaching subjects in all modalities: Online, hybrid, in person General Biology, Nutrition, Human Physiological Anatomy, General Microbiology, Pathogenic Microbiology; Appointed as a temporary full-time faculty in the Fall of 2019
• Collaborated with fellow faculty members to develop innovative teaching strategies for improved learning outcomes.
• Implemented new technology tools like clicker and Turning Point into the classroom environment for enhanced student engagement levels during lectures or discussions.
• Advised and mentored students on academic progress, career goals, and personal development. Wrote letter of recommendations for students
• Managed course materials through an online learning management system in CANVAS for easy accessibility by students and colleagues alike.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends, teaching methods, and subject matter expertise.

· Teaching Subjects : In person- Anatomy and Physiology I and II

• Provided constructive feedback on student performance through regular evaluations and personalized guidance sessions.

• Set up, manage, and coordinate all Biology labs, train newly hired lab aids, handle potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents, assist in supply inventory and orders, and respond to requests and needs of teaching Biology faculty.
• Supported faculty by preparing necessary materials, including reagents, buffers, and solutions for various experiments.
• Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspace, ensuring all equipment was properly sanitized and stored.
• Provided training for new lab personnel on proper techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage as needed.
• Contributed to successful experiments by meticulously following protocols and promptly addressing any issues that arose during active classes.
• Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
• Facilitated effective communication with the lab supervisor and faculty through thorough documentation .
• Managed inventory of lab supplies and chemicals to ensure timely replenishment without interrupting daily schedule.
• Disposed of hazardous specimens in proper containers.
• Properly labeled specimens to help each be easily identifiable by lab staff.