Amaya Scoggins

Dedicated and driven towards the goal of beginning my profession in Genetics Counseling. Expertise with children with the desire to work in the pedicatric field. Dynamic professional with proven expertise in motivating teams and delivering exceptional customer service, through work and volunteer opportunities.

Graduate Capstone Research Assistant (July 2025 - Present)

• Assisting Genetic Counseling graduate student with their capstone project.
• Locate, research and log Genetic Counselor testimonies in the form of podcasts, videos and articles and report findings.

Mission Trip Member with Mercy Hill Church, Nairobi, Kenya (July 2025)

• Utilized effective communication strategies to collaborate with team members in order to achieve project goals.
• Built trust within community, sharing personal testimony and listening to others.
• Encouraged and supported spiritual growth, outreach, prayer and faith development.
• Led bible studies for ages 6-23 years old.

Special Needs Camp Counselor at Camp Carefree, Stokesdale, NC (June 2024 - July 2024)

• Encouraged camper involvement in outdoor recreational activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, and camp games.
• Remained calm in emergencies and stressful situations.
• Managed first aid and health-related issues.
• Displayed enthusiasm and commitment towards providing a fun learning for the kids.
• Monitored medication schedules for those requiring medical attention.
• Addressed camper concerns and promptly resolved disputes.

Mission Trip Leader with Filter of Hope, Baní, Dominican Republic (March 2024)

• Adapted quickly when unexpected changes occurred during mission trips due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Encouraged and supported spiritual growth, outreach, prayer and faith development.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities through successful coordination of daily activities and events during mission trip.
• Mentored students, providing guidance and support throughout the duration of the mission trip.

Mission Trip Member with Filter of Hope, Belize City, Belize (March 2023)

• Utilized effective communication strategies to collaborate with team members in order to achieve project goals.
• Built trust within community, sharing personal testimony and listening to others.
• Encouraged and supported spiritual growth, outreach, prayer and faith development.

Mission Trip Member with Filter of Hope, Antigua, Guatemala (March 2022)

• Utilized effective communication strategies to collaborate with team members in order to achieve project goals.
• Built trust within community, sharing personal testimony and listening to others.
• Encouraged and supported spiritual growth, outreach, prayer and faith development.

Sports Camp Volunteer at Graffiti Church, Baltimore, MD (July 2024, July 2023, July 2022, July 2021)

• Enforced rules and regulations throughout the duration of the program to ensure safety of all participants.
• Assisted students with developing positive academic strategies to improve learning and boost self-confidence.

Training Experience:

John Hopkins Genetic Counseling Assistant Training Program (June 2025 - August 2025)

• Completed two courses:

     - Fundamentals of Clinical Genetics: This course provided the fundamental background and tools of genetics that are utilized by a genetic assistant when working in a laboratory or clinic. Topics included an overview of the genetic contribution to healthcare past and present, cell biology and genetics, genetic testing technology and application, and clinical genetic services. The course wrapped with a discussion of the pop culture and ethical considerations inherent to genetic and genomics.

    - Working as a Genetic Assistant: This course applied the concepts from Fundamentals of Clinical Genomics to the duties of the genetic assistant. The course material walked the through a typical patient case, starting with the patient visit, then transitioning to pre-test coordination, sample submission, laboratory processes and regulations, and post-test follow-up.

University of South Carolina Genetic Counseling Course

• Genetic Counseling: Career for the Future: Overview of the genetic counseling profession, exploring counselor roles, ethical issues, current topics and patient perspectives. Preparation for graduate education in genetic counseling.

Prenatal Genetic Counseling Shadowing with Karen Corneliussen at Atrium Health, Greensboro, NC (July 2025 - August 2025)

• Shadowed both in person and telehealth appointments.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to observe how healthcare professionals diagnose illnesses or disorders accurately.
• Exhibited strong communication skills when interacting with staff members, patients and families.
• Complied with behavioral expectations, displaying values of kindness and respect.
• Practiced taking family histories and compared mine to the Genetic Counselors after each appointment.

Pediatric Genetic Counseling at UNC Hospitals Children’s Specialty Services at Raleigh, Raleigh, NC (July 2024)

• Shadowed in person appointments with multiple Genetic Counselors and physicians.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to observe how healthcare professionals diagnose illnesses or disorders accurately.
• Exhibited strong communication skills when interacting with staff members, patients and families.
• Complied with behavioral expectations, displaying values of kindness and respect.

Crisis Texline Counseling (August 2024 - Present)

• Volunteered 4 hours a week taking conversations with individuals who reached out to the textline
• Helped individuals process their emotions or any problem they were going through
• Helped individuals think of healthy coping strategies.

Certifications:

• CPR
• First Aid
• Crisis Texline Counselor