Brittney Nchako
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Education:
Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of California Los Angeles 2018
GPA: 3.5
San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, California Transferred 2016 GPA: 3.9
Work Experience:
Tidball lab, Duchenne and Muscular Dystrophy Department, UCLA Jan 2018 - June 2018 Research Assistant
• Performed general lab maintenance and support for the cell biology/physiology lab. Regular tasks included, pipet tip racking, preparation of microslides for histology, dish-washing and general lab organization.
• Communicated effectively with members of research team and worked with increasing levels of independence under the supervision of the Principal investigator. My assistance in the lab facilitated the research process and ensured all experiments were done on time. Unified Community Connections Frederick, MD June 2016 – August 2016 Activity Coordinator
• Demonstrated effective teamwork skills in providing care for up to 18 adults with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities.
• Provided guidance and training to assist participants with mastery of independent living skills such as personal hygiene, feeding and engaged them in meaningful individual and group activities focusing on the development of interpersonal, social and vocational skills. Volunteer experience:
Glendale Learning Program, UCLA Jan 2017 – March 2017
• Provided one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to students who were falling behind in their classes at the Wilson Middle school in Glendale, CA.
• Created weekly activities to show the students how concepts they are learning are used in real life. At the end of each month the students report that they score 60% better than before tutoring. Care Extender Program, UCLA March 2017- March 2018
• Experienced Health Care from a clinical perspective, through patient contact and volunteer involvement. Gained first-hand experience on the role of healthcare providers by volunteering in various departments throughout the medical centers.
• Trained to assist Medical Center staff, who, in turn, are able to share their personal experiences with me. Gained an insider's understanding of the operations of the hospital by being a member of a patient care team.
Awards and Honors:
• UCLA Honors Program
• UCLA Dean’s List (2018)
• President’s Honor Roll list, San Joaquin Delta College (2015) Specialized Skills:
Language Fluent in English, Intermediate fluency in French. Computer Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)