Larryette Watts
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Education Clark Atlanta University (CAU) Atlanta GA
B.S. in Biology Spring 2016
Activities/ Awards
Honors Program (CAU) 2011-2016
Elaine Duvic Scholarship 2011-2015
Undergraduate Representative, NOBCChE 2013-2014
Fall Prostate Cancer Symposium Participant (CAU) 2014
GA-LSAMP Spring Symposium 2013
Executive Board, National Council of Negro Women(CAU) 2012-2013
GA-LSAMP Scholar 2012-2013
Ernest E Just Symposium (Medical University of South Carolina) 2012-2013
Dean’s Academic Scholarship 2011-2012
Lettie Pate Whitehead Grant 2012
Staff Assembly Scholarship (CAU) 2012
Research Experience p
Center for Cancer Research & Therapeutic Development (CAU) 2016 Volunteer
Examined connection between presence of certain proteins and aggressiveness of cancer
Created solutions for experiments, tracked cell progress, learned proper handling of cells Neurobiology Research (Morehouse College) 2016
Volunteer
Examined the effect of Diabetes on the peripheral nervous system
Examined nerve cells, learned tissue staining methods, learned tissue slicing techniques Forward West Pharmacy (Atlanta) 2013
Pharmacy Assistant
Prepared prescriptions for customers and Gained hands on medical experience
Learned about health issues in the African American Community Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (CAU) 2012-2013 Participant
Attended the LSAMP Spring 2013 Research Symposium
Observed research Molecular Organic Frameworks
(P.A.C.E) Academic Enhancement Program (CAU) 2012
Participant
Participated in Pre-Sophomore STEM enrichment courses
Developed knowledge in Organic Chemistry and Computer Science STEM Academic Bridge Program (CAU) 2011
Participant
Participated in core pre-freshman STEM courses
Qualified for fall and spring book scholarship through academic performance Work Experience p
Summer Transportation Institute (CAU)
Program Assistant
Served as a counselor to 20 high school students and assistant to program coordinator 2016 Atlanta Regional Brain Bee
Volunteer
Assisted participants with Registration and worked at the consent desk Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School 2015-2016
Volunteer
Assisted science teacher with assignments, assessments, and organization HBCU Rising Program 2013-2015
Mentor
Met weekly with Jr. High students to encourage college enrollment Office of Academic Affairs (CAU) 2012-2016
Assistant Secretary
Gained Technological Data Entry and clerical skills STEM Academic Bridge Program (CAU) 2014
Teacher’s Assistant/Resident Assistant
Served as Counselor for 15 of Clark Atlanta University’s incoming STEM freshmen Clark Atlanta University’s NOBCChE: Nano Day 2013
Volunteer
Prepared science projects and conducted tours of labs for k-12 students Heritage Prep Academy for 6th and 7th grade girls 2012-2013 Mentor
GA-LSAMP (CAU) k-12 tutoring 2011-2013
Tutor
Tutored local K-12 Students in English, Physics, and Computer Science Office of Human Resources General Assistant (CAU) 2011-2012 Assistant Secretary
Assisted with file management and organization
Aids Walk Atlanta 2012
Participant
Spread awareness of HIV/AIDS in downtown Atlanta Co-Authored Psychological Presentations
Watts, L., Reed C (2015, April). Recent Activity in Acculturation and BRIAS and Smoking. Poster presented in the Annual AUC Research day, Clark Atlanta University, GA
Jean-Michael, V., Watts, L. (2015, April) Smoking Behaviors and Carcinogenic Exposure among Heavy Cigarette Smokers. Poster presented at the Annual AUC Research day, Clark Atlanta University, GA
Skills and Certificates
Educational Skills
Over Ten years of experience in Mentoring and Tutoring k-12 students
Communication Skills
Intermediate Knowledge of the Spanish language
Computer skills
Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Remark Classic OMR, Scantron machines, and Ricoh copiers
Certificates
Citi Program Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of research, Biomedical Responsible Research, Citi Good Clinical Practice, Red Cross Babysitter training