India F. Keys

**** ******* ****. ***. *

Nashville, TN 37208

562-***-****

abs0i6@r.postjobfree.com

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.

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