Parinita Varma
Longview
Summary
Positive, proactive, and dedicated individual with strong analytical abilities and collaborative mindset. Possesses deep understanding of research methodologies and data analysis, along with hands-on skills in qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Aims to contribute to impactful academic projects and foster innovative solutions within research-driven environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplementary Instructor
LeTourneau University
01.2024 - Current
- Assist professors with syllabus rearrangement to help articulate with General Chemistry-1 topics
- Conduct General Chemistry-1 group tutoring with students for better comprehension
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
International Student Orientation Worker
LeTourneau University
08.2023 - Current
- Organized orientation activities for incoming international students.
- Worked with the transfer credit transcripts of international students
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Chemistry Lab Assistant
LeTourneau University
01.2023 - Current
- Have been lab assistant for General Chemistry 1 and 2 lab and currently for Inorganic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry labs
- Set up and conducted chemical experiments, tests and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques, and microscopy
- Conducted chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist Professors in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials
Undergraduate Research Student
LeTourneau University
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Preparation of Substituted 2-Aminobenzothiazoles using PBP as catalyst and using Hugerschoff approach and later adapted to One-Pot synthesis approach that plays a role in treatment for Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Published and presented our research on "Synthesis of N-Alkylated 2-Aminobenzothiazoles using Pyridinium Bromide Perbromide in 2024 Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society.
- KerrI Taylor's Research group in Columbus State University on determining the concentration that will help control the cell proliferation
- Received Welch Foundation Scholarship for Spring 2024 Semester and Summer Research May 2024.
Tutor
LeTourneau University
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles
Student Grader
LeTourneau University
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results
- Assisted teachers with document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations
Volunteer
Rotract Club
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted with special events and programs
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning
- Helped homeless children providing food and shelter
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates
- Tutored at various competency levels to help people with reading, math and writing skills
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
LeTourneau University
Longview, TX05.2025
High School Diploma -
D.A.V Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Tamilnadu, India03.2020
Skills
- Teacher Support
- Grading Assignments
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc)
- Maintaining Lab Equipment
- General Organic Chemistry Techniques
- Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS)
- Column Chromatography
- Size Exclusion Chromatography
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
- Infrared Spectroscopy
- UV-Vis Spectroscopy
- Gel Electrophoresis
Accomplishments
- Isolated and Published my Mycobacterium Phage FryPanX in phagedb website with my lab partners.
- Published and presented my research on "Comparison of the A4 cluster Mycobacteriophages: focus on phage Lunsford's serine integrase" in 2024 Spring meeting American Society for Microbiology.
- Published and presented my research on "Synthesis of N-Alkylated 2-Aminobenzothiazoles using Pyridinium Bromide Perbromide in 2024 Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society.
- Won Travel Grant in 2024 Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society.
- Welch Foundation Grant for research in Spring 2024 semester, May 2024 and Fall 2024
- Tamil Nadu State Level Spell-B Competition Runner up.
- Tamil Nadu State Board Rank holder in both 10th and 12th Grade.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Hindi
Full Professional
Sanskrit
Full Professional
Timeline
Supplementary Instructor
LeTourneau University
01.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Research Student
LeTourneau University
01.2024 - 05.2024
International Student Orientation Worker
LeTourneau University
08.2023 - Current
Tutor
LeTourneau University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Student Grader
LeTourneau University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Chemistry Lab Assistant
LeTourneau University
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Rotract Club
08.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
LeTourneau University
High School Diploma -
D.A.V Matriculation Higher Secondary School