Resume


Education:
·         The Pennsylvania State University, Schreyer Honors College
o   Pursuing B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry Concentration
o   GPA 3.92
            Relevant classes taken:
                        BMB 251H- Molecular Biology of the Cell; BMB252H;
                        BIOL497I- Cell Development and Cancer Biology
o   Expected graduation May 2014- currently a freshman but have 5th semester standing

·         Chambersburg Area Senior High School
o   Valedictorian of the Class of 2010, Cumulative QPA 4.8/4.0
o   52 Pennsylvania State University credits from Advanced Placement tests

Lab Experience
·         Research assistant; Professor: Dr. Yanming Wang                                                2010-present          
o   Learned lab protocols for culturing embryonic stem cells, genotyping mice
o   Completed IACUC basic training and Occupational Health Training to work with mice
o   Electronically filed lab antibodies, plasmids, and other chemicals and helped with lab chores
o   Attend lab meetings and department seminars to gain knowledge of current research in the lab and field

·         Lab assistant; Teacher: Robert Walker                                                                     2009-2010
o   Mixed solutions for class lab activities
o   Organized chemicals and assisted in the moving of the lab to a new location

Other positions:
·         Lifeguard and Swim Instructor at the Ragged Edge Swim Club                                  2007-2010
            Employers: Chuck Lucas, Jim Metz; CPR, First Aid Instructor: Thomas Papoutsis
o   Assistant Manager Summer 2010
o   Led lifeguard training session, taught youth swim lessons
o   Coordinated youth games for member’s picnic

·         Community Service Learning participant in the Chambersburg Area School District               2009
            Served as a Student Aid in a 3rd Grade Classroom; Teacher: Charlene VanScyoc
o   Led reading group discussions
o   Supplemented lessons, helped with science demonstrations
o   Tutored students in math and assisted with Study Island, a practice tool for the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment
o   Created Social Studies website to provide the class with an on-line research tool for a project

Honors
·         Dean’s List Fall 2010
·         Lenfest Scholar
·         National AP Scholar; AP Scholar with Distinction 2010
·         Member of the Pennsylvania State University Marching Blue Band
·         People to People Student Ambassador to Australia, 2007
A.  A. B. Salter Chemistry Award 2010
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