Sama Betros
Lake Oswego,OR
Summary
Dedicated student with a strong background in biology education and clinical observation, adept at fostering positive relationships and following instruction. Possesses exceptional communication, leadership, and critical-thinking skills essential for succeeding in research and healthcare.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
TA/Lab Assistant
University of Oregon Department of Biology
Eugene, OR
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in teaching multiple laboratory sections weekly, guiding students through experimental protocols and data collection.
- Provide individualized academic support by holding weekly office hours to clarify course or lab material, review assignments, and prepare students for assessments.
- Led structured review sessions before exams and quizzes, synthesizing complex material and addressing common student difficulties.
- Collaborated with course professors to develop homework assignments and exam questions that effectively assessed student understanding of biological concepts.
- Attend professor office hours, lectures, and instructional meetings to align teaching strategies, grading standards, and course expectations.
Food Rescue Volunteer
Food for Lane County
Eugene, OR
06.2024 - Current
- Volunteer weekly with the FREX program to support food recovery and redistribution for individuals and families in the local community.
- Portion, package, and label prepared and perishable food donations in accordance with food safety and handling guidelines.
- Assist in processing bulk dry food by repackaging large quantities into smaller units for community distribution.
- Collaborate with staff and fellow volunteers to ensure efficient workflow and timely preparation of food for partner agencies.
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace while adhering to sanitation, safety, and quality control standards.
Clinical Research Assistant
Synergic Medical Technologies
Eugene, OR
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported clinical research for medical device startup developing non-invasive neuromodulation approaches, contributing to advancements in motor function treatments for Parkinson's disease.
- Applied EEG nets and conducted EEG recordings on patients, ensuring proper setup, signal quality, and patient comfort.
- Assisted with administration of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) to assess motor symptoms and disease severity.
- Engaged with patients in clinical setting, ensuring clear communication, empathy, and strict adherence to research protocols to enhance participant experience.
- Processed, organized, and sorted EEG datasets to support downstream analysis and research objectives.
- Presented research findings and background on Parkinson's disease to lab members, contributing to team understanding and collaborative discussion.
Camp Counselor/Volunteer
Camp Yakety Yak
Portland, OR
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Monitored campers facing challenges with social and recreational skills, fostering camper confidence and enhancing satisfaction for both campers and parents.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers and other camp staff by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, and games while maintaining a safe environment.
- Provided emotional support to homesick children, actively listening to concerns and helping them adjust to camp life.
- Implemented discipline and safety policies, ensuring a secure environment for all campers.
- Observed campers for signs of physical distress and stopped activity to administer care.
- Took action to assist campers in need of medical services.
- Communicated campers' needs, progress, and program benchmarks in daily staff meetings.
Neurosurgery Shadowing
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
Clackamas, OR
04.2023
- Observed four brain and spine surgeries from inside the operating room.
- Observed two days of surgery in the O.R. including pre-op preparation and post-op procedures for four different patients.
- Learned about different positions on the surgical team such as anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, scrub nurses, and physicians assistants.
- Observed the process of preparing to speak with patients for in-clinic surgical consulting.
- Observed two days of clinical diagnostics with patients in person and on the phone.
- Learned about different nervous system diseases and injuries, and how they can be prevented and treated.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2027
High School -
Lake Oswego Senior High School
Lake Oswego, OR06.2023
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- People skills
- Team collaboration
- Punctuality and reliability
- Critical thinking
- Organization
- Cleanliness
- Assessment strategies
- Troubleshooting
- Adherence to safety guidelines
- Leadership
- Multi-tasking
- Data analysis
Languages
- English, fluent
- Arabic, written, read, conversational
Timeline
TA/Lab Assistant
University of Oregon Department of Biology
06.2024 - Current
Food Rescue Volunteer
Food for Lane County
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Research Assistant
Synergic Medical Technologies
06.2024 - 05.2025
Neurosurgery Shadowing
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
04.2023
Camp Counselor/Volunteer
Camp Yakety Yak
07.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of Oregon
High School -
Lake Oswego Senior High School