Akpedje Serena Dossou
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2308 Ridgmar PLZ APT# 1521, Fort Worth, TX, 75243 214/757-9491
Objective: Current goal is to earn a Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Sciences
Education
UNT Health Science Center M.S. in Biomedical Science (In progress, student in the program) starting 08/2015
University of North Texas-DentonB.S. in Biology 05/16/2015
Minor: Chemistry
Overall GPA: 4.00/4.00
Richland CollegeAssociates in Science 05/10/2012
Minor: None
Overall GPA: 4.00/4.00
Work Experience
UNT Learning Center-Supplemental Instruction Leader (Inorganic Chemistry); Denton, Texas08/2014-05/2015
- Conduct supplemental instruction sessions
- act as peer mentor to assigned class
- Guide students to appropriate resources on campus
Rita Maher (Richland College)-Student Assistant in Organic Chemistry Prep-lab; Dallas, Texas03/04/2012-08/15/2013
- Prepared chemicals and equipment for Organic Chemistry I and II laboratory sessions
- Prepared chemicals and equipment for Introduction to Chemistry laboratory sessions
- Assisted Chemistry Lab Coordinator during projects and events
C.C. Young Memorial Home – Dietary Aide 02/07/2009-01/09/2009
- Provided nutritious food to residents and patients
- Kept the assigned floor kitchen supplied and clean
Projects and Accomplishments
- Poster Presentation: “Investigating the affinity of human plasma lipoproteins and albumin to the anti-cancer drug valrubicin , Research Appreciation Day (RAD), UNTHSC April 2017
- Cancer Biology – Translational Research Poster Presentation Award April 2017
- Participated in annotation of phages through University of North Texas-Howard Hughes Medical Institute program (advanced bacteriophage genetics class) Spring 2015
- Scrap Denton -Participant of the Big Event organized by University of North Texas ( Denton) along with Lambda Alpha Beta (Medical Laboratory Sciences Club) Spring 2015,Spring 2014
- Certified Tutor Level I Spring 2014
- Completed Associate degree in Sciences coursework at Richland College, Dallas, TX, Fall 2009-Spring 2012
Leadership Experience and Activities
Alpha Chi Volunteer- Quiz Bowl 2015 Staff Spring 2015
Score boarder
UNT Learning Center - Supplemental Instruction Leader08/2014 – May 2105
- Guide students in acquiring strong study skills in the assigned courses
- Plan sessions
UNT Biology Department - Student in Biology Lab Instruction CourseSeptember 2014 - November 2014
- Assisted Lab tutor and guided students during various labs offered in General Biology
Lambda Alpha Beta -Records Officer09/2013 - 05/2014
- Keep attendance record for each meeting
- Assist President and Vice-President to coordinate activities
- Maintain accurate and current information concerning the organization and membership
UNT Learning Center - Volunteer TutorFall 2013 – Summer 2015
- Tutor at least 7 students per semester in subjects such as Calculus, French, General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, and Microbiology.
St Patrick Parish (Dallas) - ProclaimerNovember 2010 – summer 2015
- Read Scriptures during Mass
Honors
- Golden Key Honor Society 04/2015
- Alpha Chi ( National College Honor Society for top 10% Students of UNT)09/2014
- Delta Epsilon Iota ( Academic Honor Society promoting Dedication, Enthusiasm and Initiative among students)04/2014
- Tau Sigma ( Honor Society for Transfer Students)04/2014
- Phi Theta Kappa : International Honor Society11/2010
Additional Information
Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Languages: Fluent (both reading and writing) in French
Interests: Tennis, Reading
Work Eligibility: US Citizen
References
- Dr. Alice Zhou
Email:
Phone: 972.238.6042
- Mrs.Rita Maher, M.S.
Email:
Phone: 972-238-6043
- Dr. Aaron Roberts
Email:
Phone:940-891-6957
- Dr. Mark Burleson
Email:
Phone: 940-369-5142