Akayla King
The Colony,TX
Summary
Self-motivated peer mentor delivering program initiatives focused on increasing visibility and community involvement. Committed to providing support for issues related to social, academic, financial and general well-being. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Peer Mentor
LoAmmi Richardson
Huntsville, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Advised fellow mentors on effective communication techniques when working with different types of students.
- Met regularly with supervisor to discuss challenges faced by mentees and brainstorm solutions.
- Coordinated activities that foster a sense of community among peers such as movie nights or game nights.
Shadowing Student
Wheatley’s Endodontics
Madison, AL
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Shadowed medical staff during rounds to observe diagnostic techniques and treatments used for patients.
- Assisted in preparing examination rooms by stocking supplies and sanitizing surfaces between patients.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits in order to obtain relevant information about each case.
Oakwood Adventists Academy Teacher Assistant
Victor Matos
Huntsville, AL
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Shadowing Student
Dental Depot
The Colony , TX
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Shadowed medical staff during rounds to observe diagnostic techniques and treatments used for patients.
- Shadowed my orthodontists, dentist, dental assistant, dental hygienist, such as Dr. Vincent To, Dr. Judson Murray, Jessica, Natasha for total of 32 hours to learn best approaches.
- Gained insight into the daily operations of a dental office environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL05-2026
Skills
- Active Learning
- Academic Support
- Collaboration
- Test Preparation
- Sterilization Techniques
- Research and Documentation
- Specimen Analysis
- Supply Maintenance
- Specimen Processing
- Lab Equipment Processes
- Sample Preparation
Affiliations
Triana Seventh-Day Adventist Church September 2023-Present
• Organize Sabbath school lessons for children at Triana SDA.
• Mentor students in the community of Madison, AL and Huntsville, AL.
Oak Cliff Farmers Market, June 2023-2023
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Assisted with sorting and providing produce and healthy snacks for the local Dallas citizens at the Juneteenth fair.
Science Day, Feb.28 2023-2023
• Taught and instructed elementary students how to extract DNA from a strawberry. Also manufactured a lysine solution to do the extractions.
Manna House, Oct.19 2022-2022
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Help sort and provide food and clothing for the less fortunate in the Huntsville community
Windsor Assisted Living, Sep.22 2022 - 2022
• I visited a nursing home on this day to assist with landscape restoration and beautification.
• Established meaningful connections with the patients.
Accomplishments
- Dean Lists 2022-2023
- Basic Introduction to Biosafety certification
- Bioethics certification
- Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research certification
- Worthy Student Scholarship
- Platinum Scholarship
- Bernard Family Scholarship
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Shadowing Student
Wheatley’s Endodontics
03.2024 - 03.2024
Student Peer Mentor
LoAmmi Richardson
08.2023 - Current
Oakwood Adventists Academy Teacher Assistant
Victor Matos
08.2023 - 12.2023
Shadowing Student
Dental Depot
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Oakwood University