Joseph Messina

Experience

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  Greater St. Louis Area council Boy Scouts of America

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  Camp Staff
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  Marshall University

  Feb 2011 - May 2012

  • Conducted advanced-level research and validation of digital forensic tools, software, and related projects • Assisted in the imaging and forensic analysis of a variety of platforms and systems• Provided technical support to laboratory examiners. • Performed DNA extraction from case blood cards and QIAamp kit • Prepared and ran samples using a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Analyzed DNA samples for allelic differences• Generated buffers and other solutions • Graded assignments• Managed, recorded and kept grades for students• Conducted information research

  • Graduate Assistant - West Virginia State Police

    Oct 2011 - May 2012

  • Graduate Assistant - Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Toxicology

    Sept 2010 - Sept 2011

  • Graduate Assistant - Department of Integrated Science and Technology

    Feb 2011 - May 2011
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  South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SCLED), Trace Evidence Department

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern

  • Collected GSR kits from analysts • Analyzed GSR kits with Scanning Electron Microscope and Induce Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometer • Analyzed data from the SEM and ICP-MS• Collected and analyzed clear coat automobile paint samples from known standards using FTIR

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  Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

  Sept 2011 - Nov 2011

  Intern

  • Answered phone calls requesting ATF assistance • Processed paperwork• Performed phone calls and information gathering on Agents’ behalf

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  Texas Department of Public Safety

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  Forensic Scientist

  ◆Maintain laboratory equipment◆ Conduct analysis on submitted digital evidence◆ Document analysis results and report out to law enforcement agents

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  Kelly Services

  Feb 2014 - May 2014

  Substitute Teacher

  ◆ Instruct students in assigned lesson plans◆ Assist students in learning and understanding teaching materials◆ Ensure the safety of the students while on school grounds

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  University of Missouri-Columbia Athletics Department

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Academic Tutor

  ◆ Tutor students in Mathematics and Economics◆ File tutor reports on students receiving help◆ Create instructional materials to assist students

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  St.Charles High School

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Student Teacher

  ◆ Plan and lead biology and forensic science classes with host teacher◆ Create instructional materials to assist and assess students

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  St.Charles School

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Long Term Substitute Teacher

  ◆ Plan and lead chemistry classes with host teacher◆ Create instructional materials to assist and assess students◆ Maintain parent contact and advisement

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  Salem R-80 School District

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  High School Biology Teacher

  ◆ Supported students from a variety of backgrounds in multiple levels of biology coursework.◆ Provided a college level educational experience to over 100 students

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  Rockwood School District

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  Biology Teacher

  ◆ Supported students from a variety of backgrounds in multiple levels of biology coursework.◆ Modeled a case-based teaching method to the Biology department. ◆ Started a competitive chess club for interscholastic competition.

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  ST. CHARLES R-VI SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Aug 2018 - now

  ◆ Supported students from a variety of backgrounds in multiple levels of chemistry and computer science coursework.◆Developed a Google Apps Script that was adopted by the school to coordinate student flow from homeroom to other locations.◆ Helped guide and implement building-level decisions by serving on the Shared Leadership Committee.◆ Supported colleagues by hosting professional development presentations and book clubs.◆ Introduced a material science-based chemistry curriculum to promote student interest and success.◆ Prepared students so that 100% of testers passed the 2023 Advanced Placement Chemistry exam.◆ Coordinated with the Microsoft Technology Education and Learning Support (TEALS) program to provide an industry professional to support St. Charles’ newly created computer science program. Show less

  • Head Esports Coach

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Science Teacher

    Aug 2018 - now
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  Washington University in St. Louis

  Jun 2024 - now

  Teacher-Researcher

  ◆ Built virtual interactive simulation to support student learning the fundamentals of medical imaging◆ Constructed a doll model to illustrate radiotracer injection and photon emission◆ Authored companion lessons for students to explore medical imaging concepts