Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) Candidate

• Aug 2021 - Present

Dental Assistant

• Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

- Assisted dentists chairside during various procedures - Sterilized and set up dental instruments and operating rooms in between patients - Interacted with patients and collaborated with dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and front office staff - Observed different procedures, such as fillings, crowns, implants, extractions, and root canals - Assisted dentists chairside during various procedures - Sterilized and set up dental instruments and operating rooms in between patients - Interacted with patients and collaborated with dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and front office staff - Observed different procedures, such as fillings, crowns, implants, extractions, and root canals

Dental Assistant

• Oct 2020 - May 2021

- Assisted the dentists participating in UMSOD's 2-year Implantology Continuum Program in clinic - Sterilized and set up dental instruments and operating rooms in between patients - Interacted with patients and collaborated with dentists, dental assistants, and administrative staff - Assisted the dentists participating in UMSOD's 2-year Implantology Continuum Program in clinic - Sterilized and set up dental instruments and operating rooms in between patients - Interacted with patients and collaborated with dentists, dental assistants, and administrative staff

Treasurer

• Jan 2018 - May 2020

- Oversaw all financial transactions - Managed the Chapter SECU bank account - Completed all yearly financial trainings through the Student Government Association (SGA) - Applied for SGA funding for materials for Chapter events - Oversaw all financial transactions - Managed the Chapter SECU bank account - Completed all yearly financial trainings through the Student Government Association (SGA) - Applied for SGA funding for materials for Chapter events

Mentor

• Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

- Served to provide help with math homework to fourth grade students at Beacon Heights Elementary School twice a week for 6 hrs - Boosted kids’ self confidence in their ability to do mathematics - Served as role model for young kids - Served to provide help with math homework to fourth grade students at Beacon Heights Elementary School twice a week for 6 hrs - Boosted kids’ self confidence in their ability to do mathematics - Served as role model for young kids

Dental Intern

• Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

- Shadowed general dentist, Dr. Jonathan E. Silverman, DDS, for 112 hrs - Observed different procedures, such as root canals, fillings, bridges, crowns, implants, extractions, and oral cancer examinations - Assisted the dentist chair side during procedures and sterilized and set up dental instruments and operating rooms in between patients - Interacted with patients, dental assistants, dental hygienist, and human resources staff - Shadowed general dentist, Dr. Jonathan E. Silverman, DDS, for 112 hrs - Observed different procedures, such as root canals, fillings, bridges, crowns, implants, extractions, and oral cancer examinations - Assisted the dentist chair side during procedures and sterilized and set up dental instruments and operating rooms in between patients - Interacted with patients, dental assistants, dental hygienist, and human resources staff

Observer

• Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

- Shadowed two general dentists, Dr. Alex Fishman, DDS and Dr. Michael Cho, DDS, for 9 hrs - Observed different procedures, such as crowns, fillings, and extractions - Interacted with patients, dental assistants, dental hygienist, and human resources staff - Shadowed two general dentists, Dr. Alex Fishman, DDS and Dr. Michael Cho, DDS, for 9 hrs - Observed different procedures, such as crowns, fillings, and extractions - Interacted with patients, dental assistants, dental hygienist, and human resources staff

Office Assistant

• Aug 2018 - Feb 2019

- Assisted in handling monthly payroll through Excel spreadsheets - Provided human resources through interactions with other employees and emails - Logged and distributed procured packages through Procurify and through email - Managed the accounts that are used by full time employees - Assisted in handling monthly payroll through Excel spreadsheets - Provided human resources through interactions with other employees and emails - Logged and distributed procured packages through Procurify and through email - Managed the accounts that are used by full time employees

Volunteer

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

- Took in and scanned out written prescriptions - Filed and maintained organization of prescriptions - Shredded documents to ensure patient privacy and stocked shelves for 3 hrs/week - Took in and scanned out written prescriptions - Filed and maintained organization of prescriptions - Shredded documents to ensure patient privacy and stocked shelves for 3 hrs/week

Observer

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

- Shadowed general dentist, Dr. Monica Tiu-Silva, DDS, for 14 hrs - Observed different procedures, such as root canals, fillings, bridges and implants, extractions, crowns and caps, and oral cancer examinations - Interacted with patients, dental assistants, and another general dentist - Shadowed general dentist, Dr. Monica Tiu-Silva, DDS, for 14 hrs - Observed different procedures, such as root canals, fillings, bridges and implants, extractions, crowns and caps, and oral cancer examinations - Interacted with patients, dental assistants, and another general dentist

Observer

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

- Shadowed pediatric dentist, Dr. Nathinee Jairaj, DDS, for 45 hrs - Interacted with kids, parents, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and other dentists - Assisted in getting kids water post-fluoride treatment and prizes - Shadowed pediatric dentist, Dr. Nathinee Jairaj, DDS, for 45 hrs - Interacted with kids, parents, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and other dentists - Assisted in getting kids water post-fluoride treatment and prizes

Note Taker

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

- Took organized notes for Introduction to Linguistics course (HESP120) - Uploaded notes for students with approved note taking accommodations - Took organized notes for Introduction to Linguistics course (HESP120) - Uploaded notes for students with approved note taking accommodations

Girls Excelling in Math and Science (G.E.M.S.) Mentor

• Oct 2017 - May 2018

- Mentored at Prince George's County Schools in math and science subjects to promote S.T.E.M. fields and increased confidence of girls in S.T.E.M. subjects.- Served as a role model for middle school girls- Led activities that were geared towards teaching and/or reviewing concepts from various S.T.E.M. subjects

Research Intern

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

- Reviewed footage gathered from sites on Skimmer and Poplar Island in the Chesapeake Bay - Collected and inputted data regarding bird activity on nests for research that aims to determine the major factors that are contributing to the population decline of the endangered, common terns

Participant of Alternative Breaks (AB) Program

• Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

- Learned about the harmful impacts of the tourism industry on the Bahamian environment, economy and culture through meetings with Bahamas Reef Environmental Educational Foundation (BREEF)- Visited and toured the University of Bahamas- Served at Ardastra Zoo, Gardens, and Conservation Center doing park clean up and filling the nesting and breeding area with new material- Served at Bahamas National Trust (BNT) doing trail maintenance and clearing brush to make an educational nature center at Blue Holes National Park- Presented at the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Sciences Institute (BAMSI) about what our group learned at our time doing service-learning at the Bahamas Show less

Upper Level Math Instructor

• Sep 2013 - Aug 2016

- Taught math spanning from Pre-Algebra to Calculus to kids of all ages to help them excel and boost their confidence in learning math skills and concepts on their own - Lead activities and oversaw that kids were doing their work at Math Bootcamp over two summers - Tutored and helped kids with their math homework from school - Graded classwork and homework packets - Oversaw and helped kids with math corrections and ensured kids were understanding the concepts that were being taught - Taught math spanning from Pre-Algebra to Calculus to kids of all ages to help them excel and boost their confidence in learning math skills and concepts on their own - Lead activities and oversaw that kids were doing their work at Math Bootcamp over two summers - Tutored and helped kids with their math homework from school - Graded classwork and homework packets - Oversaw and helped kids with math corrections and ensured kids were understanding the concepts that were being taught

Girls Advancing in S.T.E.M. (G.A.I.N.S.) Student Mentor

• Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

- Promoted S.T.E.M. subjects to other high school girls - Mentored other high school girls about being confident in pursing S.T.E.M. subjects and careers - Planned and organized for small group of high school girls to attend the annual G.A.I.N.S. conference - Promoted S.T.E.M. subjects to other high school girls - Mentored other high school girls about being confident in pursing S.T.E.M. subjects and careers - Planned and organized for small group of high school girls to attend the annual G.A.I.N.S. conference

Research Assistant

• Oct 2014 - Jan 2015

- Assisted biomedical engineers in creating artificial lymph nodes for melanoma cancer therapy - Created hydrogels to create a 3D environment for the cells, similar to the environment in lymph nodes to improve the activation of T-cells - Created different chemical coated nanoparticles and conducted florescence assays to determine the what type of antibodies would attach to the signals from the chemical coatings - Observed the creation of nanofibers through the method of electro-spinning Show less