Rachael Imani Smith
Detroit
Summary
M1 at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemistry Teacher
University Prep Schools
Detroit, Michigan
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Responsible for teaching general chemistry lecture and laboratories to high school students at a Title I school.
Graduate Student Instructor (GSI)
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Responsible for teaching organic laboratory methods to undergraduate students (Column chromatography, LLE, TLC, etc)
Chess Instructor
Chess Wizards
Various Locations
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Taught elementary school children the fundamentals of chess, critical thinking, etc.
Math and Science Instructor
Brightmont Academy
Birmingham, Michigan
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Taught middle and high school students a variety of subjects including chemistry, biology, geometry, etc.
Manufacturing Chemist
Healthmark Industries
Fraser, Michigan
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Responsible for the production of sterilization verification products used in hospitals
- Conducted various quality assurance procedures (weight tests, solubility tests, etc.) in order to ensure uniform product production
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Drug Discovery Lab
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Screened small molecules synthesized in the lab to determine their effectiveness in preventing aggregation of proteins
- Partnered with other undergraduate research assistants to develop standard operating procedures in the lab
- Analyzed and interpreted data collected from various tests for assay validation
- Prepared and maintained stock solutions needed for experiment
- Maintained confidentiality with all research related data and documentation as directed by the P.I
Library assistant, MSU Libraries
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
11.2014 - 12.2019
- Used various computer programs to order books, locate copies of books requested by MSU students and staff, and process incoming invoices.
- Handled invoice orders and the responsibility of making sure all items were received
- Processed books in various languages
Pharmacy Technician
Meijer Pharmacy
East Lansing, Michigan
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Processed incoming medical prescriptions to provide customers with the correct drugs and ensure customer satisfaction
- Clearly communicated the dosage requirements and potential side effects on incorrect drug intake to our customers
Education
M.D. -
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
East Lansing, Michigan05-2029
Masters of Science - Cancer Chemical Biology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Michigan State University (MSU)
East Lansing, Michigan12.2019
Medical School Experiences
1. Bright Futures Tutor
- Tutoring underserved Lansing area students
2. 2025-2026 MSU Henry Ford Dermatology Pathways Program
- Shadowing dermatology resident
3. West Michigan Health Career Pipeline Program
- Coordinating interactive lessons to expose rural and urban high school students to various careers in the medical field.
Timeline
Chemistry Teacher
University Prep Schools
08.2022 - 05.2025
Graduate Student Instructor (GSI)
University of Michigan
08.2021 - 07.2022
Chess Instructor
Chess Wizards
08.2021 - 07.2022
Math and Science Instructor
Brightmont Academy
08.2020 - 08.2021
Manufacturing Chemist
Healthmark Industries
01.2020 - 06.2020
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Drug Discovery Lab
Michigan State University
08.2019 - 12.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Meijer Pharmacy
09.2018 - 08.2019
Library assistant, MSU Libraries
Michigan State University
11.2014 - 12.2019
Masters of Science - Cancer Chemical Biology
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Michigan State University (MSU)
M.D. -
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine