Jill E Lynch

Molecular Biologist | Bioinformatics & Data Science (University of Delaware) | Science Educator

Greater Philadelphia

About

Molecular biologist with a background in genomics research and graduate training in bioinformatics. Experience includes RNA-seq differential expression analysis, variant annotation and prioritization, comparative genomics, Cytoscape network analysis, and Linux/HPC workflows. Research interests include genomics, computational biology, microbial ecology, and biological data interpretation.

Experience

  • High School Science Teacher at Governor Mifflin Senior High School
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Science Teacher at Montgomery Virtual Academy, MCPS
    Aug 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

    Implemented rigorous, interactive lessons in Honors Biology and Anatomy (grades 9-12) using educational technology such as Canvas, Peardeck, Pivot Interactives and Explore Learning Gizmos during live virtual instruction. Promote critical thinking and student discourse of real world topics from current research including that from my personal experience. Differentiated instruction to support diverse student strengths and needs with targeted scaffolding, enrichment activities, and culturally responsive practices. Collaborated with Special Educators and planning team to analyze student data from varied forms of assessments to inform instruction. Cultivated a compassionate and challenging learning environment, utilizing complex text, analysis of scientific data to support claims in science writing, and student discourse. Implemented activities from the Leader In Me curriculum to promote social emotional skills and habits for success.

  • 7th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher at Frederick Thomas Middle School
    Oct 2024 - Dec 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • HS Chemistry Teacher at Laurel High School
    Aug 2023 - Jun 2024 · 11 mos

  • HS Biology Teacher at Montgomery County Public Schools
    Aug 2021 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Implemented rigorous, interactive lessons using educational technology such as Canvas, Peardeck, Nearpod, Pivot Interactives and Explore Learning Gizmos during live virtual instruction. Differentiated instruction to support diverse student strengths and needs with targeted scaffolding, enrichment activities, and culturally responsive practices. Collaborated with special educators and planning team to analyze student data from varied forms of assessments to inform instruction. Cultivated a compassionate and challenging learning environment, utilizing complex text, analysis of scientific data to support claims in science writing, and student discourse. Implemented activities from the Leader In Me curriculum to promote social emotional skills and habits for success.