Makara B. Miller

895 Highland DriveMadison, AL 35758

256-665-0884mnb0001@uah.edu

Education

Master of Science in Biology, August 2011 – PresentUniversity of Alabama in Huntsville

Bachelor of Science in Biology, cum laude, December 2010University of Alabama in Huntsville

Work Experience

May 2014 – August 2014Appleton LearningSummer Lab Teacher

Teach STEAM lessons to pre-k – second grade students Supervise and guide students through activities and on field trips Work with other Summer Lab Teachers to prepare necessary materials for STEAM activities

August 2011 – PresentUniversity of Alabama in HuntsvilleGraduate Teaching Assistant

Teach biology laboratories including: introductory biology, cell biology, and infection and immunity. Prepare necessary media and supplies for laboratory exercises

May 2011 – June 2011College FirstBiology Mentor

Provided instruction and guidance to students during laboratory experiments Prepared necessary materials for the laboratory experiments Led study sessions to help students better understand the material

June 2009 – December 2010University of Alabama in HuntsvilleStudent Specialist III / Research Assistant

Tested the efficacy of a proprietary solution against MRSA and P. aeruginosa. Aseptic technique Managed the production of laboratory media and solutions. Knowledge of proper autoclave use Collected and analyzed experimental data using Excel.