Emma Merchak
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant – Healthy Kids Initiative
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Participated in additional training and courses to refine industry knowledge
- Set up, calibrated, and maintained laboratory and field research equipment
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment for children involved in research projects
- Analyzed data sets using statistical software to derive meaningful insights.
After-School Teacher
Hammond School
Columbia, SC
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Fostered a culture of respect, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning
- Utilized positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in students
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies when necessary.
- Provided quality childcare in an institutional setting.
Lead Swim Instructor
British Swim School
Charleston, SC
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Demonstrated leadership by motivating swimmers and setting a positive example
- Supervised class participants, enforcing safety regulations to prevent injury
- Administered first aid and CPR as needed, ensuring participant safety
- Adapted teaching methods to support students with special needs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05.2027
High School Diploma -
Ashley Ridge High School
Summerville, SC05.2023
Skills
- Field research
- Teamwork
- Multitasking capacity
- Team leadership
- Adaptability in emergencies
- Data entry
Affiliations
Alpha Epsilon Delta
New Member Mentor · Apr 2025 – Present
Associated with University of South Carolina
AED is the “National Health Preprofessional Honor Society dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of excellence in pre professional health scholarship.
Kappa Mu
Standards Chair · Sep 2024 – Present
Associated with University of South Carolina
Kappa Mu is a service sorority on campus dedicated to supporting women’s shelters in Columbus through volunteer work, donation drives, and advocacy efforts.
Certification
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- Social and Behavioral Research
- Good Clinical Practice Training for Social and Behavioral Research
Accomplishments
- Magellan Grant recipient
- Dean's List
- Capstone Scholar
Timeline
Research Assistant – Healthy Kids Initiative
University of South Carolina
03.2024 - 08.2025
After-School Teacher
Hammond School
02.2024 - 07.2025
Lead Swim Instructor
British Swim School
06.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina
High School Diploma -
Ashley Ridge High School