Merari Mejia
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Objective:
Highly motivated bilingual professional seeking an entry-level scientist position in order to utilize and
maximized experiences, skills and knowledge.
Education:
Montclair State University
Bachelors of Science Degree, May 2013
Major: Biology GPA: 3.5
Related Courses:
Microbiology Molecular Biology Biology I,II Human anatomy and physiology
Genetics Vision Science General Chemistry I, II Organic Chemistry I, II
Statistics Calculus I Physics I, II Experimental organic chemistry I, II
Computer skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Languages:
Speaks Spanish and English
Experience:
Educational Opportunity Program Montclair, NJ
Math Tutor, summer of 2009
• Led students to improve their mathematical skills
• Advised students regarding study related issues
• Implemented and ran different activities for the students
Financial literacy leadership Program (EOF) Montclair, NJ
Mentor, September 2008 to May 2013
• Tutored math, writing and Spanish
• Organized on campus guest speakers presentations
• Calculated, recorded and analyzed statistical information of the program
Activities:
Science Honors Innovation Program (Scholarship) Montclair, NJ
Independent Researcher, September 2011 to 2013
• Evaluated the effects of different land use on the biomass of Periphyton
• Performed different outdoor sampling activities
• Completed different measurements using weighing scale, drying oven, desiccator and muffle
furnace
• Presented research in different scientific conferences such as NJAS
Montclair State University St. Johns, USVI
Researcher, group study, spring of 2010
• Assessed the biodiversity and richness of Zooplankton in vegetated and
Non-vegetated substrates of Lameshur Bay
• Identified and classified Zooplankton based on Taxonomy using dissecting microscope
• Presented the research in different scientific conferences such as NJAS
One in Christ Church Paterson NJ
Volunteer Worker 2004 to present
• Implemented and ran activities for the children
• Assisted the organization with different Microsoft applications