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Muditha Karunaratne

Leesburg

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Science Teacher

Loudoun County Public Schools
Leesburg
08.2008 - Current
  • Provided individualized instruction to help struggling students understand complex topics.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades and behavior.
  • Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, and projects.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary activities and field trips.
  • Developed and implemented hands-on science lessons for students of all ages.
  • Integrated technology into lesson plans to engage students in the material being taught.
  • Created a classroom environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Conducted laboratory experiments to demonstrate scientific concepts.
  • Subject Area Lead Teacher for Science Department

Lab Assistant

GENVEC
Gaithersburg
07.2007 - 09.2007
  • Generated recombinant DNA for further research
  • Created reagents and prepared samples

Lab Associate

SAIC
Frederick
07.2005 - 07.2007
  • Operated a variety of laboratory instruments including centrifuges, pipettes, pH meters, microscopes, and spectrometers.
  • Prepared solutions, reagents, and recombinant DNA for use in the laboratory.
  • Analyzed samples using various analytical techniques such as PCR, chromatography, and ELISA assays.
  • Performed general laboratory maintenance and upkeep, including ordering of lab supplies and materials.
  • Prepared specimens and forms for transport to outside laboratories.
  • Created recombinant DNA for use of creating transgenic mice for use in cancer research

Education

Master of Science - Applied Molecular Biology

University of Maryland Baltimore County
Catonsville
05-2005

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
05-2004

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Laboratory management
  • Classroom technology
  • Data analysis
  • Scientific research
  • Student assessment

Affiliations

  • Lead sponsor for Ecology Club since 2008
  • Subject Area Lead Teacher (SALT)

Timeline

Science Teacher

Loudoun County Public Schools
08.2008 - Current

Lab Assistant

GENVEC
07.2007 - 09.2007

Lab Associate

SAIC
07.2005 - 07.2007

Master of Science - Applied Molecular Biology

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Virginia Tech

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