Erin Heim, Ph.D.

Teaching Fellow at Yale University – Advanced Molecular Biology Lab (MCDB 303L)                    2016

• Taught undergraduate lab mentorship class focusing on proper research conduct and methods

• Mentored students on public speaking and grant writing and graded mock fellowship applications

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Teaching Fellow at Yale University – An Issues Approach to Biology (MCDB 105)                          2015

• Taught undergraduate “Biology for non-majors” class focusing on an issues approach to biology

• Designed and presented weekly lectures an various scientific “hot topics” and graded exams

 

Teaching Fellow at Yale University – Laboratory for Genetics (MCDB 203L)                                  2014

• Taught undergraduate genetics lab section focusing on how to work with various model organisms

• Worked hands-on with students in a laboratory setting and graded lab reports throughout semester

• second authorship on our publication

 

Head of Chemistry Tutoring and Tutor at ‘TutoringZone’                                                              2009 – 2012

• Coordinated team of tutors to cover the principles of chemistry to over 600 students each semester

• Recruited and trained incoming tutors on proper techniques for teaching an introductory level course

• Designed review packets for weekly sessions and exam reviews that included both concepts and math

 

Tutor for the University Athletic Association                                                                               2009 – 2011

• Assisted five athletes weekly in science courses to help sustain their academic and athletic success

• Prepared specialized lessons and practice questions per athlete for maximum information retention

 

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at University of Florida                                                         2009 – 2011

• Developed weekly lesson plans to compliment professor’s curriculum and graded student quizzes

• Worked with 25 students weekly to ensure comprehension of basic chemical principles and ideologies

 

Teaching Workshops Attended

• Fundamentals of Scientific Teaching Workshop Series                                                         Sept, 2012

• Teaching with Food                                                                                                             March 3, 2014

• Peer Learning                                                                                                                      Feb 25, 2014

• Mindfulness in Teaching                                                                                                     Feb 3, 2015

• The Flipped Classroom                                                                                                       April 10, 2015

• The Adventurous Teaching Fellow                                                                                       April 29, 2015

• Teaching Students with Different Levels of Preparation                                                       Oct 8, 2015

• Teaching as a Woman                                                                                                          Nov 12, 2015

• Teaching Statements and Portfolios                                                                                     April 6, 2016