CHARIF YASSINE
Algonac,MI
Summary
Attain a position where the primary goals are focused on further growth in experience and research in the medical and dental field. My education, previous experiences and social/technological skills I have developed, play a vital role in terms of working with others within and out of the workplace.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Core Sciences and Executive Functioning Tutor
Murray Center for Behavioral Wellness
Southfield, USA
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Tutored students from children to high schoolers with learning disabilities in high school chemistry, biology, physics, math, reading, writing, and executive functioning skills.
- Tutored students at the collegiate level in the core sciences with which they struggle, such as General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.
- These weekly sessions were geared to help them plan, learn, and retain vital information to improve their academic success.
- Prepared and administered tests to assess student understanding and retention of course material.
- Monitored and analyzed student performance from the very first session throughout.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress.
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
- Utilized different methods such as audio and visual aids, lectures, demonstrations, or hands-on activities to enhance learning outcomes.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Taught note-taking techniques and test strategies.
- Created and implemented intervention strategies or individualized education plans (IEPs), and helped them cultivate vital organizational skills to stay on top of their material.
- Encouraged students to ask questions and participate in discussions.
Lead Dental Assistant
Birmingham Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
Birmingham, USA
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted Dr. Milan with using the ITERO and in fabricating CEREC crowns, veneers, implants, Invisalign, bridges, full mouth rehabilitation, gum treatments, fillings, extractions, and root canals.
- Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Applied Zoom whitening on patients.
- Prepared injection syringes for use in various dental procedures according to protocol standards.
- Educated patients on preventive oral health care practices such as brushing and flossing techniques.
- Tracked inventory levels of dental materials, tools, and equipment to ensure sufficient stock was always available.
- Provided feedback to the dentist regarding any observed changes in a patient's condition during treatment sessions.
- Assisted with the setup of treatment rooms and sterilization of instruments.
- Assisted dentist in providing dental treatment to patients, including taking patient medical histories and vital signs.
Student Athlete Tutor
Michigan State University, Tutorial Services
East Lansing, USA
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Tutored Division I student athletes at Michigan State University in both one-on-one and group sessions to help them achieve their academic goals, especially in the core Sciences of Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Anatomy, and Physiology.
- Assessed student progress at each session and implemented individual lesson plans based on student learning styles to increase their retention of the course material.
- Prepared for tutoring appointments by learning about key topics and planning out structured activities/study guides.
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connections with new ones through active recall questions.
- Gave students study tips and strategies for note-taking, organization, and time management.
- Went over areas of weakness and where there was common confusion on specific topics based on homework, mock quiz/exam questions and mistakes.
Apple Support College Technical Advisor (Remote)
Apple
East Lansing, USA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Maintained composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations, applying de-escalation techniques and positive customer support.
- Installed and performed minor repairs to hardware, software or peripheral equipment.
- Evaluated software and hardware to recommend improvements or upgrades.
- Read technical manuals or attended conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of hardware and software.
- Sent step-by-step guides for correcting common iOS, WatchOS, and iPadOS malfunctions and issues, providing simple, repeatable support solutions.
- Collaborated with third-party retail technicians/service providers to diagnose and address customer complaints and issues with branded products.
- Resolved customer issues by explaining self-help techniques that resulted in minimal personnel involvement.
- Required a four week training followed by an exam that must be passed in order to be employed by Apple and be iOS certified.
Lead Intern Recruitment Chair
Amazing Dental
Southfield, USA
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Promoted the recruitment internship seasonal events on all accessible social media platforms in order to maximize turnout that are geared towards predental students who need shadowing hours and experience in the dental field.
- Organized and set up all necessary equipment such as presentation slides, Amazing Dental merchandise, and confirmed RSVP check-ins.
- Presented to the attendees Amazing Dental's background, the steps to be considered for admission into our internship event, and the daily tasks that are expected once one is an intern to become Amazing Dental assistant certified, signifying the three core phases of sterilization, seating, and following.
- Ensured all newly admitted interns had an efficient and welcoming transition into Amazing Dental's clinic.
- Trained and mentored admitted predental interns in sterilization, taking X-rays, seating patients and stocking/setting up rooms, taking vitals, and assisting in dental procedures with the dentist.
- Shared my experience for once being one of Amazing Dental's first interns, so that they can benefit from my knowledge, experience, and failures to help them excel and succeed after they are admitted.
Dental Assistant
Amazing Dental
Southfield, USA
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments and specific dental supplies needed for each patient procedure.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to ensure the highest level of cleanliness and preparation for the next patient.
- Reviewed patient records and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient diagnoses and treatment.
- Took traditional and digital bitewing, periapical, panoramic, occlusal X-rays, and intraoral images.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures, post-procedure home care, techniques to optimize their oral hygiene.
- Took patient blood pressure, temperature and accurately recorded patient data into the patient's chart while always upholding confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Applied fluoride protective coatings and sealants on patient teeth.
- Built a loyal patient base by providing empathetic and an exceptional quality of care/service.
- Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Assisted dentist chairside with minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures such as root canals, fillings, extractions, bridge/crown seats and more.
- Learned how to sterilize all dental instruments through the ultrasonic and autoclave, and how to bag specific instruments and burs into their corresponding procedure ready to be used.
Customer Service Representative / Sales Associate
Bed Bath & Beyond
Rochester Hills, USA
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Communicated with customers within the store and on the phone in order to help one find the desired items they were looking for.
- Placed online orders for customers, attained the daily goal sales and beyond orders needed to meet the store's overall target sales goal.
- Top and aisle stocked items that needed to be placed on the floor from the freight that was newly received.
- Effectively multitasked by switching from cashier to floor sales associate when needed.
- Ran the customer service desk where multitasking was a key component, where one must be able to check out customers, do returns, and be able to answer phone calls.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
University of Michigan's School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, MI05.2028
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology, Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2023
Extracurriculars And Volunteering
- Attended the Washentaw District Dental Society Legislative event in attendance with the Michigan Congresswoman on 11/05/2025
- Elected D1 Liaison for University of Michigan's School of Dentistry's American Student Dental Association (2024-2025)
- Elected Honor Council Representative for University of Michigan's School of Dentistry, Class of 2028 Executive Board (2024-Current)
- Member of University of Michigan's School of Dentistry Orthodontics Club (2024 - Current)
- Member of University of Michigan's School of Dentistry Pediatrics Club (2024 - Current)
- Member of University of Michigan's School of Dentistry Endodontics Club (2025 - Current)
- Member of University of Michigan's School of Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry Society (2024 - Current)
- Per-Diem temporary filled in as a lead dental assistant at Smile at Life Dentistry's on 02/20/23
- On the Executive Board for Michigan State University's Predental Club as Public Relations (2021-2023)
- On the Executive Board for Michigan State University's Lebanese Student Association as Vice President (2021-2023)
- Member of Michigan State University's Prehealth Honors Society/Fraternity Alpha Epsilon Delta (2021-2023)
- Member of Michigan State University's Undergraduate Student National Dental Association (2021-2023)
- Member of Michigan State University's Arab Cultural Society (2021-2023)
- Member of American Student Dental Association (2022-Current)
- Member of the Prehealth Natural Science Careers Club (2020-2023)
- Volunteer of The Greater Lansing Food Bank (2021-2023)
- Member of the University of Michigan's Profile for Success Non-Residential Program (2023)
- Volunteer of Michigan's 10th Lebanese Annual Gala on 02/18/23 in which we raised over $15,000 in donations to be donated to the Amity Foundation.
- Volunteer of Michigan's 9th Lebanese Annual Gala on 02/05/22 in which we raised over $25,000 in donations to give back to charities in Lebanon.
- Attendee of University of Michigan's Predental Bootcamp on 07/31/22
- Attendee of Ohio State University's Predental Day on 04/09/22
- Approved volunteer on Sparrow Medical Hospital on 2022
- Volunteer in promoting a Lebanese victim relief fundraiser (2021)
- Set up a stand along Michigan State's campus to raise awareness and funds to be donated to the Lebanese Red Cross after the 2020 explosion in Beirut.
- Volunteer of Michigan State University's Predental Club in 2021, where we created and donated dental necessities to homeless shelters.
- Volunteer at Lifetime Skincare Center in 2016 in creating a website, promoted the company's offerings through various social media platforms, and updated advertisements and clientele base.
Skills Honors And Awards
- Selected as a member to attend ASDA's 2026 District 6 and 7 Leadership Conference
- Selected as a member to attend ASDA's 2024 National Leadership Conference
- Dean's List (2019-2023)
- Basic Life Support Certification (2022)
- Recipient of The Thomas and Mary Krigas Endowed Scholarship Award (2022)
- X-Ray Certified (2021)
- Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 honors credit (2020)
- Awarded first place for the Two-Day Venture Start Up Weekend event through Michigan State University's Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, for building a potentially successful project based on a proposed pitch and team assigned (2020)
- Microsoft Office, word, and excel proficiency
- Bilingual; Fluent in English, Arabic, and conversational in French
- Received The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence (2019)
- National Honors Society (2016-2019)
- French National Honors Society (2016-2019)
- The All A's Award for three consecutive years (2016-2019)
- Diverse background from living in Lebanon, Dubai, and U.S. which has helped me develop an adaptable persona
References
References Upon Request
Timeline
Core Sciences and Executive Functioning Tutor
Murray Center for Behavioral Wellness
10.2023 - 12.2024
Lead Dental Assistant
Birmingham Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
10.2023 - 05.2024
Apple Support College Technical Advisor (Remote)
Apple
05.2022 - 08.2022
Student Athlete Tutor
Michigan State University, Tutorial Services
01.2022 - 08.2023
Lead Intern Recruitment Chair
Amazing Dental
09.2020 - 08.2022
Dental Assistant
Amazing Dental
06.2020 - 08.2022
Customer Service Representative / Sales Associate
Bed Bath & Beyond
05.2018 - 08.2019
Doctor of Dental Surgery -
University of Michigan's School of Dentistry
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology, Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Michigan State University