AUDREY KNEAL
West Bloomfield,Michigan
Summary
Seeking an immersive geochemistry/earth sciences internship opportunity to apply and enhance my skills in sample analysis, data interpretation, and fieldwork, with a focus on contributing to environmental research and sustainable resource management.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
MGS Research Assistant
Grand Valley State University
09.2024 - Current
- Showed mastery of dry sieving procedures necessary for grain size analysis of sand sediment samples
- Showed mastery of Mastersizer 3000 procedures for grain size analysis of fine sediment samples
- Mastered lab prep and clean up procedures done before and after every shift
- Learned lab safety procedures to operate dangerous machinery
- Worked alongside other students passionate about the project and data being gathered for MGS
Teacher's Assistant
Grand Valley State University - Geology Department
08.2024 - Current
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
Honors Mentor
Grand Valley State University
08.2024 - Current
- Connected with first year honors students by engaging conversation and encouraging them to talk about interests
- Lead group of five students through welcome week to make sure they experienced a smooth transition into college through the honors program
- Answered questions thoughtfully and thoroughly to make sure the answers were high quality and useful
- Remaining a resource for them to reach out to if they ever need help with anything college related or honors related as an upperclassman mentor figure
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology-Chemistry
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI04.2026
High School Diploma -
Walled Lake Northern High School
Commerce Township, MI06.2023
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Punctual and Dependable
- Ethics and integrity
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Data collection
- Time management
- General Chemistry, Geology, Biology Lab skills
Accomplishments
- Academic Scholar
- Multiple leadership roles in High School
- 4.0 first semester in college
- Graduated with a 4.0 from High School
- Multiple High Academic Merit Awards
- Honorable Mention Merit Scholar (NMSQT)
Extracurricular Activities
- Geology club
- Vertical Earth (rock-climbing club)
- Plant club
- Honors book club
- 4 years of Track, Cross Country, Marching Band
Timeline
MGS Research Assistant
Grand Valley State University
09.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Grand Valley State University - Geology Department
08.2024 - Current
Honors Mentor
Grand Valley State University
08.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Walled Lake Northern High School
Bachelor of Science - Geology-Chemistry
Grand Valley State University
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