Beth Isley

Experience

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  Duke University Medical Center

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Senior Research Assistant
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  HEALTHSCRIPT PHARMACY

  Feb 1998 - Jun 2000

  PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

  Assisted Staff Pharmacist in preparing and retrieving prescription orders which included counting, pouring, mixing, measuring, and weighing tablets and medications as well as creating proper labels. Performed inventory functions and maintained knowledge of latest medicines and their availability. Customer service involved maintaining accurate patient profiles, preparing insurance claim forms, and completing cash register transactions

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  SEMINOLE COUNTY SCHOOLS & LAKE MARY PREPARATORY SCHOOL

  Aug 2000 - May 2002

  SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

  Performed substitute teaching duties in all subjects as required for grades K through 12.SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE

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  Lake Mary Preparatory School

  Aug 2001 - Jul 2010

  Middle School Science/Psychology Instructor

  Taught middle school science and psychology; 5-6 classes yearly; 15-20 students per class. Created a cooperative learning environment providing diversified instruction and reflective teaching. Responsibilities mirror those at Windermere Preparatory School. Committee work includes annual Science Fair, Middle School Board Games/Chess, and Character Development Co-Chair.

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  M. D. Anderson Cancer Research Institute

  Jul 2007 - Apr 2011

  RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

  Assisted principle investigator researching the molecular basis of breast and pancreatic cancers and its implications for patients. Displayed working knowledge of research methodologies, designs, and instruments used in basic translational research which required multitasking, organization, and precise data acquisition and record keeping. Demonstrated strong ability to communicate with all levels of research staff.

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  M.D. ANDERSON CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE

  Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

  LABORATORY MANAGER

  Supervised daily operations and efficient management of the Translational Research Laboratory used by 7 Principle Investigators and their teams, a total of 10-12 people. Resolved facility issues and coordinated requests for space, supplies, and capital purchases. Reported to Director.Key Responsibilities:Coordinated laboratory operations according to needs of laboratory personnel, including equipment calibration and maintenance.Oversaw inventory management in the most cost efficient manner, including ordering of lab supplies, media, biomedical supplies, and requested special equipment. Maintained inventory database and supply log for accurate records. Worked with Director to recommend and/or approve purchase of major equipment. Proactively identified product, equipment, service, and utilization cost saving opportunities through vendor discussions and other information resources.Worked with Administrative Assistant on monitoring Kronos time tracking for 55 employees.Yearly continuing education: Bio Hazard Waste Procedures, Bloodborne Pathogens. Show less

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  Windermere Preparatory School

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2023

  IB/Honors Psychology Instructor

  Teach high school IB HL, SL ,and honors psychology; 6 classes yearly; 10-20 students per class. Responsible for classroom management, curriculum design, writing, lecturing, sourcing supplemental materials, project design, organization of field trips, advising and disciplining students, and preparation of the psychology students for the IB exam.Co-sponsor of Rho Kappa Social Science Honor Society and Sponsor of Knitting Club for CAS hours.

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  Valencia College

  Mar 2011 - now

  Adjunct Professor Psychology

  Teach General Psychology 2012 or Developmental Psychology 2004; 1-3 classes per semester; 25 - 32 students per class. Responsible for developing syllabus, lecturing, creating supplemental materials, grading, and advising students.

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  University of Phoenix

  Aug 2013 - Apr 2015

  Adjunct Faculty Psychology

  Responsible for developing syllabus, lecturing, creating supplemental materials, grading, and advising students in various fields of psychology.

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  Full Sail University

  Feb 2023 - now

  Associate Course Director