English Language Tour Guide

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July 24, 2024

Alexis Takam

Laurel, MD, ***** ********@********.***.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an internship primarily focused on gaining experience for medical school. EDUCATION

Bachelors in Biological Sciences August 2021 - Present University of Maryland, College Park

Associate of Arts in Teaching May 2021

Prince George’s Community College

EXPERIENCE

Mentor, Maryland Mentor Corps Internship February 2023 - May 2023 College Park, MD

Dedicated 80 hours to helping adults improve their English language skills

Built relationships with mentees to increase their confidence in speaking English

Developed over 20 lesson plans and activities that help mentees build experience in the English language

Student, CIVICUS Living and Learning Program August 2021 - May 2023 College Park, MD

Provided services to many different non-profit organizations in aid of food security and supply distribution

Completed 4 civic engagement activities each semester for 2 years

Learned about issues, such as poverty, child welfare, and environment WORK

Tour Guide, UMD Summer Tour Guide June 2023 - August 2023

College Park, MD

Provided detailed in-person tours throughout the whole campus

Greeted guests and assisted with check-ins 3-4 times a week

Responded to visitors’ inquiries and questions about student enrollment, classes, and campus life

Caregiver, Home Care May 2023 - Present

Laurel, MD

Caring for two elderly patients in their late 80s and early 90s

Being a companion, preparing meals, and encouraging activity

Providing and prompting medication

Checking blood pressure and recording bowel movements Cashier, Ledo Pizza June 2020 - April 2023

Laurel, MD

Provided excellent customer service, while I took both phone and in-person orders

Spoke with gratitude towards customers to make them feel respected and appreciated

Served over 100 customers each shift

Cleaned up the store and counted out drawers at the end of the shift INVOLVEMENT

Volunteer, HCR Manor Care June 2019 - August 2019

Silver Spring, MD

Devoted 87 hours to care for elderly people and cater to their needs

Assisted nurses in helping patients with medication, bathroom, and bed-time

Served food and moved residents to their desired location

Entertained patients/residents and conversed with them to make them feel safe