Michael (Misha) May
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Dynamic ballroom dance volunteer instructor with a proven ability to foster a positive learning environment. Skilled in effective communication and proficient in laboratory techniques, including genotyping. Successfully educated underprivileged children, instilling both dance skills and essential life lessons. I speak four languages, enhancing engagement with diverse communities. Work as a research assistant (research specialist) at a lab at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. I am BLS-CPR certified and a nationally registered EMT (NREMT).
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Ballroom Dance Volunteer Instructor
N/A
Charlotte, NC
03.2018 - Current
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students, parents and colleagues.
- Educated children of the beauty of ballroom dance and certain life skills that are learned through its practice.
- Created a safe environment for underprivileged children
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience (Cellular/Molecular)
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC06-2025
Skills
- Laboratory techniques in an animal (mouse) laboratory
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Lab equipment operation
- Attention to detail
- Speak four languages (English, Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish)
- Proficient in genotyping
Languages
English
Native language
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
A1
Spanish
Professional
A1
Ukrainian
Professional
A1
Accomplishments
- Notable finalist in various world-stage competitive ballroom dance competitions including the UK Open, Blackpool Open Festival, and United States National Championships
- Palmetto Fellows Scholar
- Capstone Scholar
- Dean's List for College of Arts & Sciences
- Magna cum laude graduate
- Recipient of Presidential Scholarship
Affiliations
- Outside of research and medicine, I enjoy geography very much and learning about other countries and their respective cultures around the world. This is likely where my love of traveling sprouted from
Timeline
Ballroom Dance Volunteer Instructor
N/A
03.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience (Cellular/Molecular)
University of South Carolina