Resume & Portfolio
Click here to download my professional resume: Resume 7.11.23
Education
Current program: M.S. Medical Sciences
- Predicted Graduation: December 2024
B.S. Biology, Marshall University
- April 2022
- Cum Laude
- Minors: English, psychology, chemistry, pre-professional healthcare studies
High School Diploma, Greenbrier East HS
- May 2019
- Valedictorian
Work Experience
Graduate Assistant: January 2023 – Current
- Implemented innovative techniques to instruct students about human physiology
- Enhanced student retention by facilitating group and individual tutoring sessions
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback throughout the term
FAM Peer Mentor: Aug 2021 – April 2022
- Developed strategies to improve and maintain student success
- Counseled students through difficult academic and personal situations
- Evaluated, tracked, and reported student progress throughout the year
Standardized Patient: April 2021 – Aug 2021
- Portrayed characteristics of a real patient for healthcare students to practice examinations
- Evaluated current PA and medical students on patient care
Research Intern: February 2021 – Aug 2021
- Analyzed and interpreted data collected over several months
- Maintained mutant mice populations while adhering to animal care guidelines
Buck Harless Athletic Center Tutor: Aug 2020 – Dec 2020
- Reinforced student academic competencies in a positive learning environment
- Implemented creative problem-solving strategies when working with struggling students
Pharmacy Technician: March 2020 – April 2022
- Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task in high-stress situations while maintaining close attention to detail
- Acted as a liaison between the patient and insurance companies
- Advised and educated patients on medication maintenance and adherence
Licenses & Certifications
Certified National Pharmacy Technician License
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
QPR Gatekeeper
Leadership and Organizational Involvement
Marshall University Presidential Ambassador
- Represented the President’s office at several university-sponsored events
- Networked with guests and visitors of the university
UNI 100 Peer Mentor
- Advised and educated new students on the resources available at Marshall University
- Collaborated with professors and faculty members regarding the UNI 100 curriculum
Marshall University Orientation Leader
- Introduced Marshall University to incoming students and their parents
- Conducted tours around campus
Marshall Wesley Student Leader
- Planned events and raised awareness for our organization and mission
- Collaborated with a small group of like-minded peers
Volunteer Work
Mission Trips to Guatemala – 2019, 2022, 2023
- Provided food, clothing, and medical care to underprivileged communities in Guatemala
- Coordinated and supervised a free pharmacy for low-income patients
- Organized a CPR/First Aid training clinic and provided first aid kits to every participant
Ronald McDonald House Charities Internship
- Managed the front desk once weekly
- Responsibilities included greeting guests, answering the phone, scheduling volunteer groups, and assisting the staff
Compassion International Sponsor
- Sponsored a child in an underprivileged community through Compassion International
- This sponsorship includes a monthly monetary donation that provides food, education, and medical care for the child and her family
- Communicated with the child via handwritten letters
Christmas Cards
- (2020, 2021) Handmade over 200 holiday cards and delivered them to residents at local nursing homes
- Engaged with individual residents and established positive relationships
- (2022) Handmade and mailed at least one holiday card to someone in every state
Editor & Writer for Study.com (Science)
- Revised practice question sets for high school biology and chemistry students
- Published articles on high-yield AP biology topics
- Advised students on the best ways to prepare for AP exams
Be the Match Advocate
- Registered as a “Be the Match” blood marrow donor
- Advocated for this organization via social media