Miranda Jones
mjones@una.edu
30 Shale Drive
Florence, AL 35630
256-888-8898
Education:
Related
Experience:
Bachelor of Science, May 2016
University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Major: General Biology with a concentration in Pre-Professional Medicine
Minor: General Chemistry
Biology Tutor, October 2015-present
University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
 Tutored college aged students in Cell biology, Microbiology, Genetics, General
Biology, and General Physics
Student Practicum, August 2012 – present
University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
 Experience using various microscopes (compound light microscope, dissecting
scopes, etc.)
 Dissected mammals and reptiles
 Sterilized lab equipment
 Performed various staining techniques in microbiology (Gram Stain, Acid-fast
stain, etc.)
 Performed inoculations and counted bacterial colonies
 Performed real time PCR reactions
 Experience using UV-visible light spectrophotometer, NMR, IR, and mass
spectrophotometer.
 Prepared electrophoresis buffer and gels
 Experience using agarose gel electrophoresis
 Dissected and examined various animal body parts in Anatomy and Physiology
(e.g., sheep brain, cow eye)
 Examined slides of tissues from various human body parts in histology
Research
Experience:
Research with Dr. Bill Malone, Ph.D., August 2014-May 2016
University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Histological research in the life cycles of Elimia Paupercula. Research included going
out into the field to collect specimen, recording length and width of each specimen, and
processes including dehydration, embedding in wax, cutting tissue with a microtome
blade, putting on a slide, and staining.
Research with Dr. Carson Patho, Ph.D. May 2015
University of North Alabama, Florence, AL
Research of the behavioral patterns and vocal patterns of the Carolina Wren studying
the effects climate, population density, location, etc. Involved going out into the field,
tracking and banding, recording vocal patterns, etc.
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Other
Experience:
Volunteer
Experience:
Computer
Skills:
Honors and
Activities:
Sales Associate, March 2012-Present
Miss Melba’s Boutique, Sheffield, AL
 Manage cash register and counted down drawer at the end of shift
 Ensure that the store was neat and clean
 Set up merchandise in attractive manner and increased sales by 50%
Lions Lend a Hand, Keep the Shoals Beautiful, Florence, AL, August 2012
Lions Lend a Hand, Keep the Shoals Beautiful, Sheffield, AL, August 2013
Microsoft Office Programs: Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Windows Operating Systems
Member, Tri-Beta National Honor Society, Fall 2013-Present
Member, Pre-Health Club, Fall 2013-Present
Member, UNA Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society, Fall 2013-Present