Straight-A student with 5 years of tutoring experience offering virtual Biology help sessions

Kristen's resume

Education:
University of Richmond | Richmond, VA | Graduating May 2022
Bachelor of Science in Biology, minor in Healthcare Studies
Richmond Scholar, Oliver Hill Scholar
GPA: 3.98

Experience:
University of Richmond Academic Skills Center | Richmond, VA | September 2019 – present
Peer Tutor
• Tutor students in study skills and material for biology, chemistry, calculus, and computer science
• Prepare for tutoring sessions by being well-informed of the subject matter
• Assist students in gaining the skills, concepts, and confidence they need to learn
• Communicate with appropriate faculty and the staff of the Academic Skills Center about student needs and progress

Warrick Lab | University of Richmond, Dept. of Biology
Lab Member and Technician | September 2019 – present
• Investigated Machado–Joseph neurogenerative disease using Drosophila models
• Will present findings at U of R Student Symposium and submit for publication
Summer Research Fellow | May – July 2019
• Received summer research funding from the Integrated Inclusive Science Program

Skills:
• Scientific reading and writing
• Data analysis
• Tutoring, instruction
• Drosophila model systems
• Ultramicrotomy, Plastic sectioning
• Plastic resin embedding
• Light microscopy
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Intermediate-level Spanish
• Beginner-level knowledge of Java, Python, HTML


Honors:
• Dean’s List (Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020)
• Oliver Hill Scholars Academic Distinction Award | 2019