Alexis Michalski
Lawrence,KS
Summary
A driven learner with passion for continuous improvement and academic excellence. Proven ability to adapt to new challenges and contribute effectively to team efforts. Reliable and flexible, with strong skills in critical thinking and collaboration. Known for maintaining high standards and delivering quality results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Kansas
08.2025 - Current
- Mentored undergraduate students, providing guidance on course content and academic success strategies.
- Grade assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
Summer Camp Director
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Communicated with parents, and staff regarding children or program issues.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
- Maintained camper files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
- Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
Site Supervisor
YMCA Of Greater Kansas City
06.2019 - 07.2025
- Planned and implemented useful education and STEAM activities.
- Practiced group counseling methods for youths to learn how to express, manage and resolve issues constructively.
- Assisted before-and-after school care program with youth behavior.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
In-Home Caregiver
Helpers Inc.
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Shawnee Mission Biotechnology Camp
Shawnee Mission School District
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Assisted with materials and practices for laboratory activities, and handouts to facilitate learning.
Education
Ph.D. - Cellular, Molecular, And Developmental Biology
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2030
Bachelor of Science - Biology: Molecular Track
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO12-2024
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission North
Shawnee, KS05.2021
Skills
- Basic Lab Skills
- Drosophila Phenotype Screening
- Drosophila husbandry/care
- Data Collection and Documentation
- Organization
- Classroom management
- Classroom instruction
- Educational program implementation
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of Kansas
08.2025 - Current
Summer Camp Director
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
05.2023 - 08.2025
In-Home Caregiver
Helpers Inc.
03.2022 - 07.2022
Shawnee Mission Biotechnology Camp
Shawnee Mission School District
06.2021 - 06.2021
Site Supervisor
YMCA Of Greater Kansas City
06.2019 - 07.2025
Ph.D. - Cellular, Molecular, And Developmental Biology
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Biology: Molecular Track
Rockhurst University
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission North
Research Experience
Graduate Rotation Student, 08/2025 - Current
- Conducted Drosophila research to support drug validation efforts targeting WARS2-associated mutations, contributing to improved assessment of therapeutic potential.
- Performed seizure and movement behavior assays to evaluate functional outcomes, and supported additional project developments to advance study objectives.
- Led Drosophila studies examining innate immunity and genetic regulation of host defense, enhancing understanding of pathogen and viral response pathways.
- Executed broad genetic screens to identify candidate genes influencing immune function, supporting discovery-driven research and long-term project goals.
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant, 08/2022 - 01/2025
Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO.
- Performed Drosophila crosses and documented findings in attempt to find the genes required for viability.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively, Recording data and maintaining source documentation following good documentation practices
- Submitted four F Element Project: Annotation Reports