1. Mikhail D. Schumacher 1257 Crenshaw Blvd. Phone: 760-384-8354
Los Angeles, CA 90019 mikschu@gmail.com
Bio
I am seeking a position in a lab-environment as a post-baccalaureate researcher and/or lab
technician. I graduated five years ago after conducting undergraduate research in a lab
for two years. I was accepted to and enrolled in a Departmental Scholar’s program for a
Master’s in Biochemistry at UCLA, which I was unable to complete due to family
concerns: my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. I moved back home to
take time off from school and help my mother and him cope with the situation. After
some time off to reflect, I found odd-jobs and part-time work; I am currently substitute
teaching.
Education
University of California, Los Angeles.
2008 2012. Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry. GPA: 3.385
Cerro Coso Community College.
2004 2008. Associates of Science in General Studies. GPA: N/A
Research
UCLA
2009 2012. Undergraduate Research in Dr. Joan S. Valentine Lab. For two years, I conducted
research under mentorship of a PhD student in a lab that investigated the link between
mutations in Superoxide Dismutase enzymes and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. I
cloned a mutant variant of Drosophila melanogaster Manganese Superoxide Dismutase.
2008 2009. Undergraduate Research in Dr. Stephen Shoptaw Group. For one year, I
investigated socioeconomic factors in relation to comorbid intravenous drug use in
HIV-positive men in Los Angeles, as part of an NIH-funded cohort study initiated in the
1980s.
Cerro Coso Community College
2008. Undergraduate Research under guidance of Dr. Claudia Sellers. We investigated possible
risk-factors for contraction of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in
local populations.
Teaching Experience
Los Angeles, CA, and Ridgecrest, CA
2015 Present. I have been substitute teaching in K-12 classrooms for the last year and a half. I
started in a small community where I grew up, then I moved to LA to begin teaching in
inner-city classrooms in August, 2016. I have taught in most subjects, ranging from
elementary to high-school Advanced Placement courses. I have managed several
classrooms in temporary, long-term assignments, and I have taught in classrooms for
at-risk children and those with special needs.
UCLA
2011, Spring and Summer quarters. In the Spring quarter, I was a Teacher’s Aide for an
inorganic biochemistry course, in which I managed an online essay submission system
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2. and proctored tests. In the Summer, I TAed an Organic Chemistry I course, in which I
held my own discussion sections, office hours, and test-reviews; and I answered emails,
proctored, and graded tests and homework.
Publications and Presentations
Sheng Y, Durazo A, Schumacher M, Gralla EB, Cascio D, Cabelli DE, Valentine JS.
Tetramerization reinforces the dimer interface of MnSOD. PLoS One. 2013 May
7;8(5):e62446. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0062446.
PMID:23667478
Sheng Y, Butler Gralla E, Schumacher M, Cascio D, Cabelli DE, Valentine JS.
Six-coordinate manganese(3+) in catalysis by yeast manganese superoxide dismutase.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2012 Sep 4;109(36):14314-9. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1212367109.
PMID:22908245
Schumacher M, Kao U, Shoptaw S, Detels R. Variations by Race/Ethnicity in HIV Infection,
Sexual Debut, and Minority Stressors Among Gay and Bisexual Men in the Los
Angeles Multi-site AIDS Cohort Study (MACS). I presented a poster at the Center for
HIV Identification, Prevention, and Treatment Services (CHIPTS) 25th Annual UCLA
Multi-Campus Family Medicine Research Forum. 2009, May 12.
Awards
UCLA
2010, Winter Quarter. Dean’s List for outstanding GPA.
2009 2010. Dean’s list for outstanding GPA.
Cerro Coso Community College
2004, Fall Quarter. Dean’s list for outstanding GPA.
Volunteer Experience
UCLA
2009. I was an interviewer for UCLA Men’s Study. I conducted interviews of men who
volunteered biannually to give blood samples and answer questions about medical
history and sexual experiences since the last time they were interviewed.
Work Experience
Teachers On Reserve
2016 Present. Substitute Teacher.
Hiring Manager: Skye McKenzie. 604 Sonora Ave., Glendale, CA 91201. 800-457-1899
Kelly Educational Staffing
2016 Present. Substitute Teacher.
Hiring Manager: Karen Donovan. 5000 E. Spring St., Ste. 430, Long Beach, CA 90815.
745-861-1734
Sierra Sands Unified School District
2015 2016. Substitute Teacher.
Supervisor: David Ostash. 113 W. Felspar, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. 760-499-1622.
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3. Interests
I am interested in pursuing a career in science, teaching, and academic research. I am
currently looking for more opportunities to broaden my experience while narrowing
my areas of interest, which currently include Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical
Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Neurochemistry, Pharmacology, Neuropharmacology,
and Computer Science.
In my free time, I enjoy reading articles related to my fields of interest, and I strive to stay
up-to-date on current research I am passionate about education and self-learning. I also
enjoy creative outlets and finding ways to mix my hobbies, art and song-writing, with my
academic interests in science. I am currently attempting to write music to help K-12
students learn math and science.
References
Yuewei Sheng, Scientist, Bio-Rad.
620 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139. 805-490-3610. ywsheng227@gmail.com
David Ostash, Superintendent, Sierra Sands Unified School District.
113 W. Felspar Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. 760-499-1620. dostash@ssusd.org
Kirsti Smith, Principal, Murray Middle School.
921 E. Inyokern Rd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. 760-446-5525. ksmith@gmail.com
Lisa Harper, English Teacher, Murray Middle School.
921 E. Inyokern Rd., Ridgecrest CA 93555. 760-382-9177. lharper@ssusd.org
Richard Temez III, Logistics Technician, ALUTIIQ.
1249 E. Ridgecrest Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555. 760-499-0938. zemat101@gmail.com
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