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Sarah Muncy

@sarahmuncy

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Biology instructor and curriculum developer improving learning outcomes with data-driven rigor.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can teach and build rigorous, inclusive biology curricula—using data to improve outcomes across in-person, hybrid, and remote formats—while collaborating across departments to create high-engagement learning.

I’m a results-driven higher education instructor and curriculum developer with extensive experience teaching diverse learner populations across foundational and advanced biological sciences. I execute high-fidelity department course shells and design original, rigorous biology curricula “from the ground up,” including lab-rich learning experiences that translate well across remote, hybrid, and in-person environments.

In my roles at West Virginia Northern Community College and beyond, I’ve delivered courses in Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Plant Biology, and microbiology, while also developing curriculum such as virtual and home labs for Plant Biology. I’m QM Certified for online course creation, and I use data to refine rubrics, optimize delivery methods, and improve student outcomes—so students get both clear structure and meaningful academic challenge.

I’m also deeply collaborative and student-centered. I coach learners through capstone projects, support students through mentorship programming, and design writing-intensive courses and labs that build strong scientific communication. My background includes interdisciplinary program development (including an aquaculture initiative aligned to state standards and workforce goals) and field-based marine experience that reinforces my commitment to data integrity, compliance, and real-world scientific impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Biology Instructor

Chatham University

Served as a visiting instructor for one semester, teaching microbiology with lab and nutrition. Coached students on individual capstone projects required for graduation.

Nutrition Education Capstone Coaching Student Advising Higher Education Teaching

Professor & Course Developer

West Virginia Northern Community College

Taught in-seat and online biology, human anatomy and physiology, and plant biology courses. Developed the Plant Biology curriculum including virtual and home labs and collaborated to build a local on-site aquaculture program aligned to state standards and workforce goals.

Plant Biology Curriculum Virtual Labs Human Anatomy Instruction Collaboration Aquaculture Program Development

10th Grade Biology Instructor

Saint Paul Academy & Summit School

Delivered one-year 10th grade biology instruction while supporting both students and parents. Provided academic support and maintained an engaging learning environment for diverse learners.

Secondary Biology Instruction Student Support Inclusive Teaching Student Engagement

Biology Instructor & Developer

Normandale Community College

Supported students through the PRISM mentorship program and was nominated for the Excellence in College & University Teaching Award by the Minnesota Board of Trustees. Designed courses and labs with writing-intensive components and taught multiple biology and anatomy courses.

PRISM Mentorship Course And Lab Design Writing Intensive Instruction

Math Teacher (Grades 5–12)

Minneapolis Public Schools

Certified in math grades 5–12 and curriculum differentiation to reach a wide range of student abilities. Initiated and funded interdisciplinary projects to improve engagement, collaborated across departments to align standards, and served as STEM coordinator for a robotics team.

Student Engagement STEM And Robotics Coordination

Protected Species Lead Observer

RPS Group and TechSea International

Contracted as a field biologist and lead observer aboard U.S. survey and oil vessels, ensuring compliance with protected species protocols. Certified in protected species observing and passive acoustic monitoring, supervised observer data collection, supported acoustic data acquisition, authored compliance statements for federal investigations, and liaised with NOAA and vessel teams.

Protected Species Observing Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM)BOEM Offshore Safety Field Supervision Compliance Documentation

Marine Field Biologist

LGL Environmental Research

Aboard vessels, monitored and reported impacts to protected species during the 2015 Shell Survey Project in the Bering/Arctic Seas. Mitigated wildlife impacts by enforcing permit guidelines, auditing documentation for compliance, maintaining data integrity, and generating daily reports for regulators.

Permitting Environmental Compliance Data Integrity Field Research Aboard Vessels