India F. Keys
Nashville, TN 37208
*.****@***.***
Objective: To gain a position as a science teacher that can help students in lower
income areas. Also, to instill passion, dedication, and joy for learning in those I plan to
instruct.
Education
B.S., Chemistry. Xavier University of Louisiana. New Orleans, LA
12/11
Work Experience
Camp Counselor. Saint Joseph High School. Lakewood, CA 06/08-08/08
Work as a teacher’s aid, for students aged 5-14, in religion, science, and art and crafts.
Ensure that students are safe at all times.
Phone Operator. Xavier University of Louisiana. 08/10-05/11
Greeted persons calling university main line, directed calls to appropriate extensions.
Dental Assistant. St. Bernard Dental Group. Terrytown, LA 06/11-10/11
Assist with every patient by prepping the patient for each dental procedure. Made sure
all instruments were sterile and provided excellent customer care.
Orthodontics Assistant. Hithe Orthodontics. New Orleans, LA 09/11-07/12
Helped Orthodontist with the application of braces. Took PAN and CEPH x-rays, pre-
treatment/post-treatment impressions and intraoral pictures. Within three months of
working, recruited and retained numerous new patients. Attained an unofficial position
as head assistant and trained others upon being hired.
Office Manager. Advanced Counseling Center. Long Beach, CA 08/12-Present
Responsibilities include medical billing for three separate therapists, insurance
verification, maintaining the office bank accounts, ensuring the office is fully stocked
with all supplies needed.
Additional Experience
Research Assistant. Xavier University of Louisiana. 08/10-12/10
Worked with professor in researching linkages between homelessness and adequate
access to dental care in post-Katrina New Orleans.
Volunteer Activity
Campus Ministry. Xavier University of Louisiana 08/07-05/10
Served as a student liaison between office and student population. Assisted with
secretarial work, organized weekday and weekend masses, served as a Eucharistic
minister, organized prayer services for the end of the semester, and hosted an
educational panel on being Black and Catholic
GWhizz. Xavier University of Louisiana 09/08-05/11
Helped the New Orleans communities become environmentally aware. Taught the
community to conserve energy, informed children about the importance of recycling,
and set up recycling sites on Xavier University’s campus.
Shadowing Experience. Daughter’s of Charity New Orleans 10/10-07/12
Observed Dr. Jay Dumas, a general dentist, and learned about everything from fillings
and extractions to dental materials. Gained knowledge on proper chair-side manners
and on how to maintain relationships with patients.
Math and English Tutor. The Roots of Music, New Orleans 01/11-05/11
Tutored low-income students in elementary and middle school once a week in both
Math and English. Helped mentor students in other aspects of life.
Leadership Positions
Peer Dean Planning Committee. Xavier University of Louisiana 04/09-05/11
Planned freshmen orientation and helped the incoming freshmen transition into college.
President, Pre-Dental Club. Xavier University of Louisiana 08/10-05/11
Responsible for helping those interested in a dental career by providing opportunities to
shadow in various dental offices, inviting admissions officers to speak with members
about dental school admission processes. Introduced members to various community
service opportunities to emphasize the importance of helping others.
Honors and Awards
University Service Key
Volunteer of the Semester
Howard Hughes Biomedical Corps Academic Scholarship
Skills and Interests
Proficient in Ortho2, Orthoease, Excel and Microsoft.
References: Available on request.