Meredith Jacques

Experience

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  University of Missouri-Saint Louis

  Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Aided postdoc in research of phylogeny of cereals.Managed lab ordering, inventory and budget--bookkeeping and working with vendors.Mastered various molecular biological techniques including:-DNA extraction and purification from plant material-PCR and gel electrophoresis-Plasmid cloning-DNA preparation for Sanger sequencing-Bioinformatics related to DNA sequence processing and alignment

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  Parkway Schools

  Jul 2009 - now

  -Designed and implemented authentic curriculum, focused on college and career readiness, for high school juniors and seniors.-Improved student communication skills through a variety of projects and opportunities to interact with a variety of audiences, ranging in age and background.-Developed mutually beneficial relationships with industry partners.-Coordinated learning activities in the field.-Arranged guest instructors to deliver relevant content.-Delivered college-level curriculum, allowing high school students to earn dual credit.-Created opportunities for students to engage with industry and practice professional skills.-Empowered students by demonstrating tools and techniques to seek out their own job shadows, internships, scholarships, etc.-Managed various student research projects.-Delivered continuous feedback and mentoring to students.-Differentiated learning experiences to students' individual interests.-Effectively communicated with parents.-Actively participated in developing and delivering marketing campaigns to promote the program to students, industry members, and other interested parties.-Developed and contributed to various social marketing platforms on behalf of the program (experience with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) Show less Subjects taught: Anatomy/Physiology, Honors Biology, Astronomy/Meteorology, Introductory Chemistry/Physics, Environmental ScienceWorked closely with a special education teacher in a co-taught classroom setting. Developed accommodated and modified curriculum for students with a variety of educational and social/emotional needs. Facilitated learning of students in higher level and advanced classes.Faculty sponsor/coach for:-Science Olympiad (team STEM competition)-Sparklers (inclusive cheerleading opportunities for students with disabilities)-Saturday Scholars (human anatomy lessons by Washington University) Show less

  • Spark! Bioscience Program Director

    May 2016 - now

  • Secondary Science Classroom Teacher

    Jun 2013 - now

  • Secondary Science Alternative Classroom Teacher

    Jul 2009 - Jun 2013