Resume
Florida International University
Aug 2016 - Present
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Bachelor of Sciences in Biology with 2nd major in Natural and Applied sciences: Expected graduation Summer 2020
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Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry: Expected graduation Fall 2020
Honors College Student
GPA: 3.7
Pre-Medical Track
Education
Learning Assistant:
Aug 2019 – Present
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Chemistry I & II: Employed by Dr. Sonia Underwood
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Facilitated discussions among groups of students in a classroom setting that encourages active learning and engagement with 300+ students
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Aided in student learning of difficult concepts by creating weekly worksheets to facilitate class participation
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Led private chem pal sessions twice a week for students struggling with concepts
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Human Physiology I &2 + Lab: Employed by Dr. Lisa Brinn
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Facilitated discussions among groups of students in a classroom setting that encourages active learning and engagement with 300+ students
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Aided in student learning of difficult concepts by creating weekly worksheets to facilitate class participation
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Led laboratory experiments in physiology
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Deering Estate: Intern teaching Biological Sciences
Jan 2018 – Jun 2019​​
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Taught biological science, ecological conservation, and marine ecosystems to students on field trips ages 6-15​​
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Led workshops in fish/ squid dissections, mangrove cleanups, nature hikes, and animal encounters with different species of snake.
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Managed groups of 25+ students
Work
Experience
Jackson Memorial Hospital: Student shadowing in Trauma Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
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Shadowed Trauma surgical team in the Ryder trauma center: emergency surgery for gunshot victims, car accidents, burn patients, etc.
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200+ hours experience
South Miami Hospital: Student shadowing in
Neonatology observer
Sep 2017
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Shadowed neonatologist in N.I.C.U: observed routine procedure on neonatal infants in distress
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50+ hours experience
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Shadowing
Leadership & Involvement
President and Founder of Pre-Health Young at Heart at FIU:
Jan 2019 – Present
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Inspired to start an organization at Florida International University that Provides a connection between the FIU pre-health student body and South Florida’s elderly community through service.
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Facilitated fundraising for the nursing home and elderly related diseases through organization participation $500+
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Managed 80+ members and executive board
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Started/manages Instagram social media page for organization activities (@fiuyoungatheart_)
Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Medical Fraternity: Member
Jan 2018 - Present
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Part of inducted Omega class that fundraised over $10,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in one semester (Spring, 2018)
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Fundraised over 200,000 for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals through participation in organization activities
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Networked with other pre-health individuals interested in pursuing careers in the health field.
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Participated in yearly Stand for the Kids event
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Participated in yearly Anatomy Fashion Show
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Palace Renaissance Nursing Home Volunteer through Young at Heart
Jan 2019 - Present
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200+ hours
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Resident interaction through fun activities
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Organized multiple events such as carnivals and themed dinners
South Miami Hospital N.I.C.U Student Volunteer
Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
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300+ hours
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Assisted in organizing patient discharge and admission; paper related clerical work in nursing station; regular volunteer activities such as assisting families.
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Peer Led Team Leader at FIU in Biological sciences
Aug 2017- present
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Led students in sessions to better understand biology I & II material
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Attended weekly PLTL leadership workshops to learn how to encourage students to think critically and work as a team to understand biological concepts
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Children’s Miracle Network Yearly Dance Marathon: Yearly Participant
Apr 2018 – Present
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Part of the team that raised $100,405.97 for the Children’s Miracle Network
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Danced for 17 hours in support of children in the hospital
American Cancer Society Relay for Life: Yearly Participant
Apr 2018 - Present
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Created Relay for Life team through Pre-Health Young at heart and facilitated weekly fundraisers
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Raised $500+ through Pre-Health Young at Heart team in Spring semester 2019
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Raised $2000+ through Phi Delta Epsilon team participation in Spring semester 2018
Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society: Member
Aug 2016 - Present
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Attended meetings to further my education of the field of biological sciences.
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Interacted with other biology students to share knowledge of the biological sciences.
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Fundraised toward relay for life and the American Cancer Society
Omicron Delta Kappa: National Leadership Honor Society Member
Aug 2018 - Present
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Collaborated with fellow members across scholarship, athletics, service, communications, and arts.
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Participated in workshops, leadership resources, networking, and character-building events.
HWCOM Mentee program: Mentee
Jan 2019 – Present
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Networked with HWCOM students in preparation for medical school entry
Golden Key International Honors Society: Member
Aug 2017 – Present
Networked with other student leaders by attending leadership lectures and seminars
Leadership/
Volunteering
United Kingdom Honors Study Abroad: Participant
Jun 2019 – Jul 2019
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Studied abroad and learned the history, political, and cultural differences between the U.K and the U.S
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Traveled through London, York, Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow, Windermere, Manchester, Stratford, and Dublin Ireland.
Alternative Breaks Organization Participant: Service Trip to Buenos Aires Argentina.
Feb 2020
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Fundraised to complete service trip to Buenos Aires Argentina where we worked as volunteers in a hospital and low income clinic
Abroad/
Service Trips
Research Assistant
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HANDS Lab at FIU:
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Principal Investigator: Dr. Eliza L. Nelson Ph.D Jan 2020 - Present
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Behavioral Research on monkeys and their evolutionary connection to human infants.
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Weekly field research shifts at Monkey Jungle primate conservatory
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Alcohol-Intoxicated Eyewitness in the Field Lab:
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Principal Investigator: Dr. Angelica Hagsand Ph.D Aug 2018 – Sep 2019
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Analyzed the relationship between alcohol intoxication and memory of an event.
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Worked with data collection and kept lab data/ materials organized.
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Peer Led Team Learning:
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Principle Investigator: Jose Alberte Jan 2019 -Dec 2019
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Quantitative and Qualitative analysis of the effects of Peer Led Team Learning program on students.
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Worked towards poster presentation for research in biological education
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Worked with data coding and data analysis using coding software’s such as RStudio.
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Research
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Featured
Publications
Miami Community Newspaper: “FIU Students Host Intergenerational Carnival for seniors at Palace Royale”
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Featured and named in newspaper article about carnival organized by Pre-Health Young at Heart Nursing home for the elderly
Visionz Magazine: “Caring for Those Who Once Cared for Us”
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Featured and named in magazine article about founding Pre-Health Young at Heart organization
Wikipedia:
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Published Wikipedia page on the novel “Tuesdays with Morrie”
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Dean’s List for the College of Arts and Sciences at Florida International University
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Dec 2017, May 2017, Dec 2018, May 2019, Dec 2019
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Bright Futures Scholarship recipient
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Awarded Global Learning Medallion
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Awarded Excellence in Civic Engagement Medallion of Distinction