Mary Ryan
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Innovative psychology graduate and clinical assistant with proven value in both academic and laboratory settings. Attentive and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice growth and stability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Aspen Dental
Apple Valley, MN
05.2021 - Current
- Preparing patients to undergo a variety of dental procedures, including signing legal forms, sterilizing instruments, and preparing materials
- Recording confidential patient medical and historical data, vital signs, and dental treatment
- Monitoring dental supplies and equipment inventory
- Instructing patients on post-operative instructions following procedures.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Polymer & Food Protection Consortium
Ames, IA
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Performing lab procedures to collect and organize information into research databases
- Recording and updating lab documentation for research studies related to the effect that chemicals have on the safety of food
- Collaborating with other researchers to document the findings of the study.
- Ensured lab safety protocol and equipment checks.
ACADEMIC TUTOR
Academic Success Center
Ames, IA
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Tutored students through the Iowa State Academic Success Center in natural science, social science and statistics courses
- Collecting and studying guidelines to educate students on effective learning strategies to improve students' study habits and retention of information.
- Educated students on effective learning strategies to improve students’ study skills and retention of information
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-2021
Skills
Microsoft Office: Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access
Software: SPSS, Qualtrics
Accomplishments
- Deans List + Cardinal Leadership Award
Volunteer Experience
- Special Olympics (Iowa)
- Starkey Hearing Foundation
- Aspen Dental: Veterans Day of Service
Timeline
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Aspen Dental
05.2021 - Current
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Polymer & Food Protection Consortium
08.2020 - 05.2021
ACADEMIC TUTOR
Academic Success Center
10.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Iowa State University