Goal-driven Graduate Assistant adept at classroom instruction, student support and research projects. Meticulous and analytical with a resilient mindset. Currently pursuing degree in Chemistry.
Skills
University standards
Online teaching
Materials preparation
Research expertise
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), GraphPad Prism, Pymol, VISTA, ENCODE, Endnote, Mendley, SPSS
Equipment usage
Supervision
Flexible
Team building
Instrumentation techniques
FTIR Spectroscopy
NMR Spectroscopy
Fluorescence Spectroscopy
UV-VIS Spectroscopy
Experience
01/2020 to 05/2023
Graduate Teaching AssistantOhsu – Salem, OR,
Displayed strong work ethic and promoted respect and humility among individuals.
Utilized email, phone and in-person meetings to answer questions and mentor struggling students.
Adhered to university requirements for student assignments, testing and grading of work.
Instructed small student groups on individual aspects of subject matter.
Followed established course outline to prepare lessons and convey information and enhance understanding of materials.
Tracked attendance, projects, labs, reports and other class and student metrics.
Kept classroom focused on academic and intellectual discussions to further students' critical thinking skills as well as understanding of materials presented.
Pre-recorded videos and live streamed classes online to provide modern, first-class education to undergraduate chemistry students.
Managed and organized class records and reports.
Educated students on laboratory safety and instructed on proper use of equipment.
Relieved burden on professors by leading classroom or laboratory sessions.
Assigned, accepted and graded students' work according to processes outline by professor, department and university.
06/2020 to 08/2021
Grass CutterCatapult Learning – Largo, FL,
Edged lawns and flowerbeds using gas-powered and rotary edging tools.
Used proper gear and safety behaviors to minimize injury risk.
Removed brush, limbs and other debris from customers' property at end of jobs.
Created highly professional looks with detailed edging and trimming.
Kept supplies organized, equipment clean and vehicle professional through regular care.
Secured mowers, trimmers and other equipment onto trailer to prevent damage.
Maintained sidewalks, fountains and planters.
Cut grass, trimmed trees and bushes and blew clippings off pavement.
08/2018 to 09/2019
Teaching AssistantAscension Health – Madison Heights, MI,
Organized and partook in laboratory practical.
Assisted research assistants and lecturers in research work.
Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Prepared, duplicated and collated teaching materials to help students better understand learning concepts.
Helped with tutoring basic skills and grading homework and exams.
Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
Distributed and collected tests and homework to collate and prepare for grading.
Graded assignments and tests using answer key, documented results and informed lead teacher of students' performance.
Introduced new learning techniques to improve student comprehension.
05/2017 to 10/2017
Medical Laboratory AssistantPort Medical Centre – City, STATE,
Sample collection and handling - Record keeping - Carrying out standard tests geared towards disease management and diagnosis - Analysis and interpretation of test results - Maintaining order and balance among patients.
Collected and processed specimens in medical environment.
Operated flow cytometer to make initial diagnoses of immune diseases and hematological disorders.
Cleaned and sterilized lab area, tools and equipment.
Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
Maintained clean and fully operational laboratory equipment.
Recorded control values from technical instruments to maintain reliability and validity of test results.
Conducted quality control checks, calibration and technical troubleshooting of hematology analyzer.
Followed strict aseptic techniques to protect patients when collecting blood and tissue samples.
Conducted blood counts and other tests to support safe transfusion processes.
Performed EKGs, chemistry analysis, urinalysis and hematology for multiple patients daily.
Closely followed trends and techniques in medical laboratory testing.
Prepared, processed and analyzed lab samples.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2022 to to
Master of Science: Chemistry East Tennessee State University - Johnson City, TN GPA:
Expected in 05/2018 to to
Bachelor of Science: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Communication Skills University of Cape Coast - Cape Coast, GPA:
Ranked in Top 5% of class
3.5 GPA
Dissertation: Candidate Enhancers with Prdm-15 like expression in the brain.
Major in Biochemistry
Expected in 06/2013 to to
WASSCE: Biology, Elective, Core mathematics Chemu Senior High School - Accra, GPA:
Physics Chemistry, English Integrated Science Social Studies
Languages
English:
Professional
Negotiated:
Spanish:
Limited
Negotiated:
Twi:
Professional
Negotiated:
Ga:
Professional
Negotiated:
Accomplishments
Won the 2021 ACS Student Registration Scholarship Award.
Won the 2021 3MT People's Choice Award.
Won the 2019 MOPS award for the Most Participating Student.
Won the 2019 MDGA award for the Most Dedicated Teaching Assistant.
Participated in departmental and college exhibitions and successfully performed fun experiments including the elephant toothpaste reaction.
Successfully delivered an insightful talk on Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency (G6PDD) at student-lecturers' consultative meeting.
Online Courses Completed
Advanced Organic Chemistry (Alison), 2020
Advanced Industrial Chemistry (Alison), 2020
Advanced Inorganic chemistry (Alison), 2020
Articles
Action Mechanism and Impact of Calotropis Porcera on Diabetes Mellitus: A systematic Review (Manuscript under review).
Validate the Folic Acid-Carbon Dots Module to Delivery Doxorubicin as Cancer Theranostics (under review).
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