Erica M. Sommermann

sommermann@gmail.com

EDUCATION:

9/06-present University of California, Santa Barbara, California. Doctor of Philosophy degree in

Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.

7/05-7/06 University of California, Santa Barbara, California. Master of Education and

SB 2042 Preliminary Single Subject Credential (CLAD is embedded).

9/03-6/05 University of California, Santa Barbara, California. Master of Arts degree in

Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.

9/99-6/03 Stanford University, Stanford, California. Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences.

Minor in Art History with a focus on Ancient Greek and Roman Art.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Student Teacher, Santa Barbara School District through the Teacher Education Program at University of California, Santa Barbara (9/05-6/06)

· Coordinated and implemented all aspects of a 7^th grade life science classroom (1/06-6/06).

· Completed an 8-week internship in an 11^th grade College Prep Biology course (9/05-10/05).

Teaching Assistant, Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology,

University of California, Santa Barbara

· Courses taught include Introductory Biology Laboratory, Prokaryotic Genetics,

Eukaryotic Genetics, and Cell Growth & Oncogenesis. (9/03-6/05).

Laboratory Course Assistant, Department of Biological Sciences, Stanford University

· Planned and developed coursework and team-taught an undergraduate course

on developmental biology (9/02-3/03).

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Laboratory Research Assistant, Department of Developmental Biology,

Research Laboratory of Prof. Seung Kim, Stanford University (1/02-6/02)

· Used PCR, gel electrophoresis, frozen sectioning, and fluorescent immunohisto-

chemistry to study the production of insulin in beta cells with Dr. Åsa Apelqvist.

Clinical Research Intern, Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI),

Santa Barbara, California (6/00-9/00)

· Studied current therapies for diabetes mellitus and advised diabetic patients on nutrition

and insulin dosing; developed a lesson plan for informational sessions.

· Coordinated a clinical trial investigating the action of insulin aspart for Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (including the presentation of the clinical trial protocol for

Institutional Review Board approval and the trial results to scientists at SDRI).

Laboratory Research Assistant, Department of Biology,

Research Laboratory of Prof. Frank Percival, Westmont College (5/99-7/99)

· Investigated the production of anthocyanin in Arabidopsis seedlings in response to

nutrient deficiencies. Acquired skills in aseptic transfer technique, light spectrophotometry, preparation of nutrient solutions and agar germination plates for Arabidopsis seedlings.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:

· Pregnancy and Type 1 Diabetes, by Sommermann, E.M., E.K. VanMeter, and L. Jovanovic. In: Sperling, M.A., ed. Type 1 Diabetes: Etiology and Treatment. Humana Press, June 2003.

· Jovanovic, L., J. Giammattei, M. Aquistapace, K. Bornstein, E.M. Sommermann, and D.J. Pettitt. “Efficacy Comparison Between Preprandial and Postprandial Insulin Aspart Administration with Dose Adjustment for Unpredictable Meal Size.” Clinical Therapeutics 26 (2004):1492-1497.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

· Rathmann Fellowship, a “distinguish fellowship” from the Department of MCD Biology, University of California at Santa Barbara, 2006-07.

· Anne Scales Scholarship, 2006 (California Retired Teachers Association).

· University of California at Santa Barbara Block Grant, 2006

· University of California at Santa Barbara Fee Fellowship, 2005-06.

· Recommended for Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award at UCSB, 2005.

· BP Foundation Scholarship (Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara).

· Kenneth & Margaret Millar Scholarship (Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara).

· Dr. Elizabeth Halloran Scholarship (Music and Arts Conservatory of Santa Barbara).

· National Merit Commended Scholar.

· Induction into the Cum Laude Society, 1998 (National Scholastic Honor Society).

SERVICE ACTIVITIES:

Spencer W. Perkins Fellow, Atlanta, GA and Miami, FL (6/04-8/04)

· Served as an urban missions intern through youth outreach in the inner-cities of Atlanta, GA and Miami, FL. Tutored low-income, at-risk youth in academics and art, taught and modeled peace-making skills, mediated conflict resolution and cross-cultural communication.

Student Leader with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Stanford University (9/02-6/03)

· Participated in organizing a residence hall student group for the campus-wide fellowship. Taught Bible studies. Responsible for community building and encouraging teamwork.

Team Member with IMPACT, Presbytery of Santa Barbara in Antalya, Turkey (July 2002)

· Organized and implemented a two-week summer program on American culture for

Turkish youth in Antalya, Turkey. Goals included team-building and reconciliation,

as well as cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity to the needs of others.

· Served at the St. Paul Cultural Center in Antalya, Turkey. Reached out cross-culturally to learn about Turkish culture and to serve the city through work at the St. Paul Cultural Center.

Swing Kids Dance Club Executive Committee Member, Stanford University (9/00-6/03)

· Choreographed routines, coached club members, organized campus-wide dances, taught lessons, and competed in swing competitions (First Place, Stanford Viennese Ball 2001).

EMPLOYMENT:

Laguna Blanca School, Santa Barbara, California (September 2004)

· Substitute teacher in secondary level Latin and Algebra/Trigonometry classes.

Westmont College Bookstore, Santa Barbara, California (Summer 1999)

· Worked as a store clerk in the college bookstore.

Bakery & Pastry Shop, Lippertsgrün, Bavaria, Germany (Summer 1997)

· Worked as an apprentice in the Bäckerei und Konditorei Sommermann. Acquired skills in

traditional bakery & pastry preparation and improved my proficiency in the German language.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Proficient in German; working knowledge of French, Latin, and Italian.