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
Catonsville05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg05-2004
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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