BETTY BAYLOR

1 Bear Place

Waco, TX 76798

281-830-8004

EDUCATION

Baylor University – Waco, TXGraduation Date May 2017

Bachelor of Science Neuroscience

Minor: Anthropology

Pre-Medical Track

Honors Program

Dean’s List – 5 semesters

Overall GPA: 3.55/4.0; Major GPA: 3.68/4.0

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Program Support Assistant May 2015 – August 2015

University of Texas Brain Science Center – Austin, TX

  • Programmed and conducted experiment concerning neural control of decision timing
  • Analyzed data using Matlab statistical software
  • Produced 20-page report of findings
  • Attended weekly lab meetings

Research AssistantMay 2014 – December 2014

Baylor Health Care Department of Neurology – Waco, TX

  • Utilized mini and maxi prep, PCR, restriction digest, agarose gel electrophoresis, and spin column purification of recombinant adenovirus
  • Assisted in study of HIV-1 expressed protein, Nef, thought to help establish persistent infection leading to HIV-dementia

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Family Health Center – Waco, TX January 2016 – Present

  • Educate patients about health insurance options
  • Clean patient rooms using established sanitation procedures

Friends for Life –Waco, TX January 2015– May 2015, August 2015– December 2015

  • Established relationships and played games with clients in an adult day care setting

Providence Hospice –Waco, TX September 2014 – May 2014

  • Provided companionship and support to patients receiving hospice care and their families

LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

Service ChairJune 2015 – Present

Psi Chi, Baylor Chapter

  • Plan three annual fundraisers for local and national charities
  • Organize fundraisers for donations to the Children’s Miracle Network, increasing revenue by 25%
  • Arrange activities and events for up to 300 volunteers

Student OrganizerJanuary 2014 – May 2014

Baylor University Tutorial Project

  • Mentored 6 college tutors, who work with elementary students
  • Created individually tailored curricula in math and reading
  • Supervised pairs during each bi-weekly session to ensure a conducive learning environment
  • Collaborated with 10 organizers to guarantee safety and productivity

MEDICAL SHADOWING EXPERIENCE

Kennedy Krieger Muscle Disorders Clinic – Dallas, TX January 2016 – Present

  • Dr. Kathryn Wager, M.D., Ph.D. - Neurologist
  • Accompany the doctor on rounds

Parkland Outpatient Center Sleep Clinic – Dallas, TXJanuary 2015 – April 2015

  • Dr. Mark Nan Wu, M.D., Ph.D. - Neurologist
  • Observed rounds and diagnosis discussions

Providence Hospital, Department of Cardiac Surgery – Waco, TXJune 2014 – August 2014

  • Observed a variety of cardiac and thoracic surgeries
  • Attended lectures and grand rounds
  • Shadowed doctors in the cardiac surgery intensive care unit

WORK EXPERIENCE

Child Care Worker August 2015 – Present

Seventh and James Baptist Church – Waco, TX

  • Devise and implement age-appropriate activities for infants and toddlers
  • Ensure safety of all children in the care of the church nursery staff
  • Communicate with parents about the experiences of their children in the nursery

Sales AssociateMay 2014 – August 2014, May 2015 – August 2015

Kirkland’s – Dallas, TX

  • Assisted customers in locating and selecting products
  • Processed sales transactions at the register
  • Stocked shelves and set up visual displays of merchandise

SKILLS

  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • SPSS statistical analysis
  • Fluent in Spanish

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