LILY FERNANDEZ MULLINS

fernandez01@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Graduate Studies in Biology, M.S. Education, Biotechnology Sequence Concentration in Biology Illinois State University, Western Oregon University, Normal, IL Monmouth, OR January 2009 May 2012 Expected May 2014 GPA 3.71 on a 4.00 scale GPA 3.89 on a 4.00 scale B.S. Cell and Molecular Biology Missouri State University, Springfield, MO Received December 2007 GPA 3.38 on a 4.00 scale A.A. Liberal Arts, Cum Laude Jefferson College, Hillsboro, MO Received May 2004 GPA 3.71 on a 4.00 scale

TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Bilingual: fluent in English and Spanish. Conversationally proficient in Italian. Can build rapport with individuals from diverse organizational levels and backgrounds. Level-headed thinker dedicated to meeting established goals; contributed to group projects in a variety of science classes utilizing superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Highly skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; typing speed of 50 WPM. Familiar with various Windows environments, internet browsers, HTML and webpage design. Skilled in using lab equipment and following protocols; knowledge of good laboratory practices and safety measures.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant January 2009 January 2011 Illinois State University, School of Biological Sciences, Normal, IL Served as laboratory instructor for Microbiology and Animal Physiology courses. Motivated and guided students into developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Prepared reagents and materials for all laboratory sections of Animal Physiology. Recognized as an Outstanding Biology Teaching Assistant in 2010 by both the School of Biological Sciences and Illinois State University due to stellar student evaluations throughout teaching career. Substitute Lecturer March 2011 - April 2011 Illinois State University, School of Biological Sciences, Normal, IL Implemented lesson plans focused on student participation in a traditionally lecture-based Microbiology course. Delivered instruction while assessing students and providing appropriate feedback. Mentor May 2009 - December 2010 Illinois State University, School of Biological Sciences, Normal, IL Coached students looking for extra assistance with Biology coursework. Trained laboratory assistants in good laboratory practices, basic techniques, and ethical issues. Research Assistant May 2009 - August 2009 Illinois State University, School of Biological Sciences, Normal, IL Utilized advanced knowledge of bacterial culturing and recombinant DNA techniques in scientific research project. Maintained laboratory records and presented results.

Translator

April 2008 - May 2009 Amazon Community Animal Rescue, Education & Safety (CARES) Translated reports, correspondence and other documents from Spanish to English, exhibiting superb command of idiomatic Spanish and English language and grammar.

Data Entry Analyst April 2000 - May 2002 Self-employment Typed and assembled reports, case studies and other documents from rough drafts, editing them for correct spelling, punctuation, grammar and format according to client needs.