McKinzie Sutter

Experience

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  University of Nebraska–Lincoln

  Oct 2010 - Apr 2011

  Laboratory Assistant

  • Extracted DNA for research involving DNA knockouts of genes in rice blast fungus.• Prepared nutrient media for rice blast fungus colonies and fungal colonies used for DNA damage response studies.• Autoclaved biological materials for safe disposal.

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  Fontenelle Forest

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Day Camp Counselor

  • Planned and organized themed, weekly camps which included age appropriate educational activities, hikes, crafts, and games. • Modified weekly plans as needed to better suit camper interests and abilities as they emerged throughout the week.• Adapted expectations based on camper age group, which ranged from pre-k to 3rd grade campers.• Presented fun facts about the Nature Center’s educational animals to small groups of campers. These animals included rabbits, ornate box turtles, tiger salamanders, a toad, a millipede, and a corn snake.• Promoted safe exploration of nature by educating campers about poison ivy, nettles, and possible encounters with wildlife. Show less

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  University of Nebraska–Lincoln

  May 2013 - May 2017

  • Developed and improved teaching skills by anticipating troublesome concepts and finding multiple ways to explain the concepts.• Aided new teaching assistants by reviewing topics and concepts with them and suggesting teaching techniques.• Collaborated with a team of teaching assistants to plan weekly lab activities and student assessment questions. • Collected 110 water samples for later nitrate digestion analysis.• Identified several Nebraska rangeland grasses, forbes, and shrubs for data collection on plant species regrowth after fires.• Presented research objectives and progress to visiting educational groups.• Wrote a thesis on the impact of fire on the Niobrara fish community.

  • Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2015 - May 2017

  • Distance Education Intern

    May 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2013 - May 2014

  • Field Researcher

    May 2013 - Aug 2013
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  US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

  May 2017 - Aug 2018

  Field and Laboratory Technician
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  University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  May 2018 - now

  • Distance Education Lecturer

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Instructional Designer

    Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Distance Education Specialist

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Online Genetics Teaching Assistant

    May 2018 - Aug 2018