Yarahy Leal
Morgantown,WV
Summary
Dedicated PhD student, eager to implement knowledge in classroom management and student support. Always striving to continuously grow skills tailored to diverse student populations to provide the best education setting, while being committed to tracking student performance and progress.
My research focuses on the metabolic analysis of immune functions in feed efficient beef steers that are challenged with diseases. Knowledge in DNA and RNA extraction, PBMCs extraction and stimulation, Metabolomics, and Immunology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
WVU Department of Biology
08.2021 - Current
- Experience teaching two sections of Biology 116, each 2 hours in length
- Strong ability to guide students through lab experiments and assignments, work on team-building skills, and work with creative/analytical reasoning.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Participated in and contributed to departmental meetings to stay informed about university policies and initiatives.
4-H STEM Ambassador
WVU Extension
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Lead organized STEM educational classes and activities at 4-H summer camps across the state of West Virginia.
- Delivered STEM curriculum courses.
- Assisted camp director and camp staff with other camp duties, camper counseling and/or youth supervision duties (in camp/cabin settings).
Student worker
WVU Honors EXCEL Program
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Participated in the recruiting efforts of the Honors EXCEL program
- Organized class visits and events, worked with student ambassadors, recruiting events, and talked to potential applicants.
- Contributed to the running of the Honors EXCEL eCampus platform.
- Included communication with students, running discussion boards, gathering, and synthesizing data, updating the calendar of events, and maintaining the platform daily.
Academic Coach
WVU Mindfit Academic Enhancement
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided weekly academic support to students to develop educational skills, content mastery, peer advising, and study skills support.
- Fostered a safe and positive learning environment to encourage the success of the students.
- Identified areas of growth for students, devising tailored action plans to improve skills and knowledge gaps.
Member Services Assistant
WVU Student Recreation Center
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Contributed to membership growth by promoting available programs during member interactions.
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize service delivery and ensure seamless customer experiences.
Logistics Intern
Aditivos y Alimentos
03.2015 - 04.2015
- Experience assisting with the Marketing, Logistics, and Administration departments.
- Handled administrative tasks and used communicative skills by contributing to the development of the operational structures within the different work areas.
- Scheduled deliveries and shipments, and provided real-time updates to all parties.
Education
Ph.D. - Animal And Nutrition Sciences
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2027
Master of Science - Animal Physiology
West Virginia University
12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Nutritional Sciences
West Virginia University
05.2021
Skills
- Research Expertise
- Assignment Grading
- Classroom Organization
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Academic Writing
- Public Speaking
Pronouns
She/her/hers
Interests
Avid reader, traveler, video-games, painting.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
4-H STEM Ambassador
WVU Extension
06.2022 - 08.2022
Student worker
WVU Honors EXCEL Program
02.2022 - 05.2022
Academic Coach
WVU Mindfit Academic Enhancement
01.2022 - 05.2022
Graduate Teaching Assistant
WVU Department of Biology
08.2021 - Current
Member Services Assistant
WVU Student Recreation Center
09.2019 - 04.2021
Logistics Intern
Aditivos y Alimentos
03.2015 - 04.2015
Ph.D. - Animal And Nutrition Sciences
West Virginia University
Master of Science - Animal Physiology
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Nutritional Sciences
West Virginia University
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