Miranda Fanara
Clarence Center,New York
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Beverage Cart Server
Brookfield Country Club
Clarence, NY
06.2020 - Current
- Restocked, organized and recorded quantity of products for beverage cart to maintain optimum inventory.
- Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
- Operated POS system to facilitate credit transactions.
Co-Founder of Biome Peer Mentoring
State University Of New York At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Established a peer mentoring service to provide a welcoming and personalized experience for first-year biology students.
- Developed strategies to boost program awareness and student engagement.
- Identified program development challenges and student concerns for proactive resolution.
Undergraduate Laboratory Instructor
State University Of New York At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Monitored 24 students during labs and intervened in dangerous activities.
- Observed students to assess progress with laboratory work and assign grades.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Biostatistics Teaching Assistant
State University Of New York At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work within R programming.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
TriBeta Honors Society Member and Peer Mentor
State University Of New York At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained national requirements for eligibility.
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
Student Support Services Biology/Chemistry Tutor
SUNY Research Foundation
Geneseo, NY
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Undergraduate Researcher
State University Of New York At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted research on student mental health, self-efficacy and sense of belongingness using a series of surveys and R programming for analyzation.
- Participated in regular meetings and presentations to discuss the development of our research project.
- Developed top-level skills in collaboration, interpersonal communication and writing through hands-on work.
Bio-Diversity Committee Member and Representative
State University Of New York At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Actively collaborated with students and faculty members to build an inclusive environment.
- Planned numerous events to promote a sense of belongingness in the biology community.
- Served as a voice for diversity, equity, and justice needs.
Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant
State University Of New York At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
- Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Assisted laboratory instructor with classroom management and student questions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
State University of New York At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY05.2023
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Data Coding and Processing
- Experiment Planning and Design
- Survey Creation
- Laboratory Management
- Program Development and Retention
Awards and Achievements
- President's List, Spring 2023
- Dean's List, Spring 2022-Fall 2022
- Robert A. Greene Service Award, May 2023: Awarded to the outstanding biology student for the greatest contributions to the SUNY Geneseo community.
- National Association of Biology Teachers Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, November 2022: First place finish in the biology education research undergraduate poster competition.
- Sorrell Chesin '58 Research Award, December 2022: Award designed to recognize and provide financial support to students who have successfully undertaken a research experience in the natural sciences under mentorship of a faculty member.
Timeline
Co-Founder of Biome Peer Mentoring
State University Of New York At Geneseo
02.2023 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Laboratory Instructor
State University Of New York At Geneseo
01.2023 - 05.2023
Biostatistics Teaching Assistant
State University Of New York At Geneseo
01.2023 - 05.2023
TriBeta Honors Society Member and Peer Mentor
State University Of New York At Geneseo
04.2022 - 05.2023
Student Support Services Biology/Chemistry Tutor
SUNY Research Foundation
01.2022 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant
State University Of New York At Geneseo
01.2022 - 12.2022
Undergraduate Researcher
State University Of New York At Geneseo
09.2021 - 05.2023
Bio-Diversity Committee Member and Representative
State University Of New York At Geneseo
09.2021 - 05.2023
Beverage Cart Server
Brookfield Country Club
06.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
State University of New York At Geneseo