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Amy Saldana-Caboverde

I’m passionate about developing engaging and effective learning experiences.

Education

Ph.D. | Biology | Florida International University
2014

B.S. | Biology | Florida International University
2006

Job Experience

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor | Florida International University
(2017 – 2021)

Designed curriculum for courses in the biological sciences (cellular biology, developmental biology, and biochemistry), including learning objectives, concept inventories, readings, interactive video lectures, group activities, formative and summative assessments, and discussion prompts.

Taught face-to-face, remote, and fully online lecture courses in the biological sciences (cellular biology, developmental biology, and biochemistry).

Developed and taught online biology labs (general biology I and II).

Measured student achievement of objectives and revised instructional materials in response to data from concept inventories and student surveys.

Mentored volunteer undergraduate learning assistants.Trained undergraduate students on information literacy, academic writing, and oral presentation skills.

Research Associate | University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
(2014-2016)

Conducted independent research projects aimed at developing treatments for mitochondrial diseases.

Collected, analyzed, and shared research results at national research conferences and through peer-reviewed publications.

Skills