Katherine Gould
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    • Arm and Leg Muscles
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    • Brain Models
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    • Heart
    • Integument
    • Lymphatic System Models
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    • Respiratory System
    • Spinal Cord and Nervous System
    • Torso and Abdomen Models
    • Urinary System
    • Whole Body Muscle Models
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(818) 531-1994

EDUCATION                                                                                                                                  

2014             MS, Biology, California State University Northridge (CSUN)
                             Thesis: “Host Specificity and its Effect on Mate Choice in a Plant-Eating Beetle”

1989              BA, History, University of California Riverside

TEACHING EXPERIENCE                                                                                                         
  • ​Lecture and instruct first- and second-year college students from diverse backgrounds, including traditionally underrepresented populations, in face-to-face and online lecture and lab classes.  
  • Support and mentor students with varying levels of academic preparedness.
  • Develop curriculum using innovative, up-to-date pedagogies. Coordinate with other faculty to develop and modify activities and curriculum.
  • Use technology in the classroom (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Internet) and online platforms (Canvas, Moodle, Desire2Learn).
  • Write exams and assignments and assess effectiveness. Maintain attendance and grades.
  • Work well with staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds.

           Spring 2017, Introduction to Biology,  Glendale Community College
           Spring 2017, Human Physiology, Pasadena City College
           Winter 2017, General Human Anatomy, Pasadena City College
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           Fall 2016, Introduction to Biology, Glendale Community College
           ​Fall 2016,  Introduction to Biology, Moorpark College
           Fall 2016, General Human Anatomy, Pasadena City College

           ​Summer 2016, General Human Anatomy,  Pasadena City College
           Summer 2016, Human Physiology, Pasadena City College

           Spring 2016, Introduction to Biology,  Moorpark College
           Spring 2016, General Human Anatomy, Pasadena City College
           Spring 2016, Introduction to Human Physiology Lab, Ventura College

           Fall 2015, Introduction to Biology, Moorpark College
           Fall 2015, General Human Anatomy, Pasadena City College
           Fall 2015, General Human Anatomy Lab, Ventura College

           ​Summer 2015, General Human Anatomy, Pasadena City College

           Spring 2015, General Biology, Pasadena City College
           Spring 2015, Human Physiology, Pasadena City College

           Fall 2014,  General Biology, Pasadena City College

           2010-2014, Biological Principles I Lab (Majors-level, Organisms and Ecology), Teaching Associate (Instructor of Record), CSUN
           2011-2012, Biological Principles II Lab (Majors-level, Cellular, Molecular, and Genetics), Teaching Associate (Instructor of Record), CSUN

           Spring 2013, Peer Learning Facilitator, Evolutionary Biology, CSUN
           Fall 2012, Peer Learning Facilitator, Biological Principles I, CSUN
           Spring 2012, Peer Learning Facilitator, Biological Principles II, CSUN
         Duties similar duties to a Teaching Assistant. Led multiple weekly study and review sessions associated with the lectures. Developed activities and exercises. Facilitated group review and discussion. Assisted professor with grading as needed.

           Spring 2011, Tutor, Department of Biology, CSUN

           Fall 2010, Graduate Assistant, Design and Analysis of Experiments, Department of Biology, CSUN
           Duties similar to Teaching Assistant. Worked one-on-one with students to clarify statistical principles and practices. Graded papers.

SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, AND HONORS                                                                          
2014                Hugo and Irma Oppenheimer Award, given in recognition of excellence in teaching and research, CSUN College of Science and Math

2014                2nd Place Oral Presentation, Ecology and Evolution Section, Student Research & Creative Works Symposium, CSUN

2013                Graduate Fellowship for Research and Creative Activity, CSUN Office of Research and Graduate Studies

2010                Leslie Family Scholarship, CSUN, Department of Biology

2008                Jeanette and Mark Stirdivant Memorial Scholarship, Glendale Community College

2007                Glendale Community College Patrons Club Grant-In-Aid Award

2006-2008   Glendale Community College Scholars Program Member

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION                                                                                                      
Gould, K and P. Wilson (2015) Lack of evolution in a leaf beetle that lives on two contrasting host plants, Ecology and Evolution 2015; 5(18): 3905–3913.

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS                                                                                                
Sep. 2014     “Host Plant Affects Mate Choice in a Leaf-eating Beetle,” Southwest Organismal Biology, Irvine, CA

Feb. 2014       “How a Beetle Benefits from a Plant’s Defensive Weapons,” CSUN Annual Student Research & Creative Works Symposium

Nov. 2013    “Host Plant Use Affects Mate Choice for a Chrysomelid Beetle,” Western Society of Naturalists, Oxnard, CA



OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE                                                                                
2000-2011    Freelance Writer and Editor
2006-2008   Editor, SettingPace (textbook content provider)
2003-2005   Editor, Crescenta Valley Sun newspaper
2000              Web Writer, O’Melveny & Myers (law firm)
1996-1999    Assistant Editor and Web Editor, Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association
1994-1996    Reporter and City Editor, Los Angeles Independent Newspapers

PUBLICATIONS                                                                                                                            

Book
            Gould, K. (2003) A Tiger in the Bedroom: Lessons from Mother Nature’s Sex Shop. Andrews-McMeel Publishing, Kansas City, MO.

Selected Magazine and Newspaper Pieces

            Gould, K., “A Day with the Park Rangers,” Crescenta Valley Sun, Jan. 21, 2005.

            Gould, K., "Crunch-Time Cowboy," Los Angeles Times Magazine, Oct. 31, 2004.

            Gould, K., “The Great Horned Hope,” Los Angeles Times Magazine, Oct. 5, 2003.

            Gould, K., “Crate Expectations,” [Los Angeles] Zooscape, May 2003.

            Gould, K., “Packing It Up,” [Los Angeles] Zoo View, Summer 2002.

            Gould, K., “Everybody Loves a Mealworm,” [Los Angeles] Zoo View, Winter 2002.

            Gould, K., “To Protect and Serve,” [Los Angeles] Zoo View, Spring 2002.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS                                                                                        
Animal Behavior Society

Society for the Study of Evolution

Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology



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