KOMAL BHAKTA /

5828 Leopard Street

Corpus Christi, TX 78408

361-779-9123

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Detail-oriented professional and lifelong learner currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry with a minor in Biology; completion expected in May 2015. In-depth knowledge of wet chemistry and titration methods; experience using instrumentation such as AAS, AES, HPLC, GC,Spectophtotmeter and gel electrophoresis.Demonstrated capability managing and prioritizing multiple projects concurrently while adapting to an ongoing changing environment. Fluent in English, Gujarati and Hindi.

EDUCATION

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, Corpus Christi, TX

§  Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Minor: Biology, Completion May 2015

§  McNair Scholar Program Nominee -Research as 1st year student

§  Research:Presented three research projects including: Neurological effects of Cocaine on brain activity, Floral visitation on Ruellia angustifolia and Estrogen in water

§  Selected coursework includes:

ü  Physical Chemistry

ü  Instrumental Analysis

ü  Quantitative Analysis

ü  Medical Microbiology

ü  Biochemistry I&II

EXPERIENCE

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, Corpus Christi, TX

Supplemental Instructor, SOAR Program (August 2013 – Present)

§  Present subject matter to students under the direction of guidance of professor using lectures, discussions, role playing methods.

§  Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups in order to help reinforce learning concepts presented by professor.

PRIVATE TUTORING, Corpus Christi, TX

Tutor (2011 – 2012)

§  Guided students towards better study habits and improved grades one-on-one and in small groups.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

§  Senior Chemistry Seminar (2015)

§  Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Child Life Department (2014)

§  Pharmacy Technician Class (2013)

AFFILIATIONS

§  Sigma Alpha Pi (2011 – Present)

§  American Chemical Society (2012 – Present)

§  Chemistry Club – TAMUCC (2011 – Present)