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Overview
Work History
Education
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Activities
Research
Coursework
Awardsandscholarships
Volunteer Experience
Certification
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Raqkeem Walker

Cambria Heights,NY

Summary

To secure a position in biological research or healthcare that utilizes my academic background in biology and allows me to contribute to advancements in medical science

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Anatomy and Physiology Tutor

CSTEP, Adelphi University
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Helped 10 students prepare for their anatomy and physiology classes and labs
  • Assisted students in developing study techniques to succeed in their coursework
  • Established a supportive learning environment that fostered open communication and collaboration among students.
  • Built strong rapport with students by actively listening to their concerns and tailoring instruction to meet their unique needs.
  • Provided support with coursework and answer any questions students have
  • Taught topics that students struggled with.

Summer Camp Counselor Intern

Community Youth Care Services PS 176Q
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Taught students Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and science
  • Helped students complete projects and organize activities
  • Assisted in organizing school events and field trips.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.

Intern

SYEP- Queens Community Board 12
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Performed clerical work
  • Answered phone calls
  • Developed computer and communication skills.
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group assignments.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Biology

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
05.2024

Skills

  • Microsoft office
  • R-Studio
  • SPSS
  • Japanese - beginner
  • Spanish - Beginner Intermediate
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Peer Mentoring Abilities

Activities

  • CSTEP Program, 01/2020 - present
  • Pre-Professional Club, 09/2020 - present
  • Pre-PA Club, 08/2022 - 05/2024
  • Japanese Entertainment Club, 09/2022 - 05/2024

Research

  • Senior Topics in Biology Capstone (for credit), Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, 08/2023 - 12/2023, Dr. Schoenfeld, Cell biology and cancer, Isocitrate dehydrogenase mutation in Gliomas, Read and understood primary scientific literature in cell biology, Performed a literature search, identified important articles on a topic, and cited/referenced articles, Wrote a concise, well researched scientific review paper based on primary literature, Presented a scientific topic orally, Interpreted and analyzed quantitatively experimental results in cell biology, Utilized knowledge of the scientific method, key techniques and approaches, and theoretical advances in research in cell biology
  • PSOMER Internship, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 06/2023 - 08/2023, Dr. Achebrook-Kilfoy, Dr. Luo, Underdiagnosis of isolated hypertension, Worked with CDC database NHANES in R-studio, Analyzed data through statistical analysis, HIPAA Training, R-Studio, Microsoft office, Poster presentation
  • Biology research project lab (for credit), Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, 08/2022 - 12/2022, Dr. Stump, Effect of Chamomile on Locomotion in C.elegans, Survival assays, Plating bacteria and motion assays, Statistical analysis with SPSS, Oral presentation

Coursework

  • Biology Concepts and Methods I &II
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology research project lab
  • College Physics I
  • College Physics II
  • Cell biology
  • General Chemistry I & II
  • General Chemistry I&II lab
  • Genetics
  • History of East Asia I&II
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
  • Invertebrate zoology
  • Japanese level 1-5
  • Statistics
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Senior biology seminar capstone
  • Social Psychology
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Organic Chemistry I lab
  • Organic Chemistry II
  • Organic Chemistry II lab
  • Organic evolution

Awardsandscholarships

  • High School achievement award, 08/2019, Adelphi University
  • Z. Paul Akian Scholarship, 11/2021, Adelphi University
  • Dean’s list fall 2022, 03/2022, Adelphi University
  • Dean’s list spring 2022, 07/2022, Adelphi University
  • Dean’s list Fall 2023, 02/2024, Adelphi University

Volunteer Experience

New York Presbyterian Hospital, 12/2023 - present, Flushing, NY, Student Volunteer, 6 North patient rounding floor, Direct patient experience, Answered patient’s call bell, Helped distribute patient’s food, Restocked patient’s rooms with PPE, Cleaned vital machines, Filed paperwork at the nursing station, Ran samples to the lab, Communicated with patients and family members

Certification

  • [Basic Life Support CPR and AED ] Training - [March 2024]

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Anatomy and Physiology Tutor

CSTEP, Adelphi University
08.2022 - 05.2024

Summer Camp Counselor Intern

Community Youth Care Services PS 176Q
07.2022 - 08.2022

Intern

SYEP- Queens Community Board 12
07.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelors of Science - Biology

Adelphi University

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