Samantha McDonald

• Stayed updated on current research trends and developments in various fields to produce informed content that met client expectations.
• Handled challenging projects involving tight deadlines and complex subject matters, showcasing exceptional time management and problem-solving skills.
• Delivered high-quality custom content for company clients in various industries, demonstrating adaptability and a keen understanding of diverse topic areas.
• Developed strong analytical skills through extensive study of diverse subjects, enabling effective synthesis of complex information into coherent arguments.
• Adapted writing style to cater to various academic disciplines, demonstrating versatility and subject matter expertise.
• Maintained high client satisfaction rates by consistently delivering well-researched and error-free papers within deadlines.

• Taught kinesiology-related courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
• Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
• Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
• Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
• Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending systematically reviewing the scientific literature.
• Enhanced student research skills by supervising independent studies projects both inside and outside the classroom setting.
• Strengthened relationships with colleagues by participating in collaborative projects and research endeavors.
• Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
• Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.

• Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students.
• Enhanced research quality by conducting thorough literature reviews and synthesizing findings.
• Identified opportunities for collaboration with other research groups, leading to interdisciplinary projects and new insights into shared research questions.
• Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
• Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
• Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

• Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
• Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
• Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
• Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.

Graduate Research Assistant - 4 years

• Children's Physical Activity Research Group - Evaluated physical activity patterns, its' predictors and effects of school-based interventions.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - 2 years

• Delivered exercise science-related content, evaluated academic performance and mentored undergraduate students.
• 4.0 GPA
• Dissertation: "Associations Between Maternal Weight Status and Infant Birthweight: The Role of Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness"

Graduate Research Assistant - 2 years

• Physical Activity and Assessment Lab - Validating physical activity accelerometers in youth.

Graduate Teaching Assistant - 1 year

• Taught undergraduate labs for methodological assessment in Exercise Science.

3.85 GPA

Thesis: "The Effects of S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting on Aerobic Fitness in Middle School Students"