Redeat Wattero
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EDUCATION: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Major: Human Physiology Anticipated Graduation: May 2025
GPA: 3.8
CO-CURRICULAR AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Ethiopian Student Association: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Public Relations + Secretary July 2022 - Present
Organized and managed club meetings, emails, facilitating operations and agenda
Compiled and published weekly ESA newsletter
BIPOC Health Professional Student Collective, Undergraduate Liaisons October 2022 - February 2023
Identified needs, gaps, and strengths of the BIPOC health professional community at UMN
Collaborated to develop interprofessional mentorship and community for BIPOC health professional students MAPS ( Minority Association for Pre-Med Students) member November 2020 - Present
Networked with current medical school students, seeking mentorship connections
Engaged in informational meetings focusing on diversity and inclusion in medical school Administrative Operations Coordinator Intern, Yene Foundation April 2023 - December 2023
Collaborated with Yene Foundation staff to assist in maintaining administrative tasks including filing, data entry, scheduling, and organizing meetings and event
Conducted outreach efforts such as contacting potential donors and partners to develop the foundation’s programs WORK & INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES
Emergency Department Scribe, Emergency Physicians Professional Association (EPPA)January 2024 - present
Accurately and efficiently chartered patient encounters including patient history, physical exams, diagnostic findings, etc.
Professionally collaborated with assigned providers and surrounding medical staff Undergraduate Research Assistant/Coordinator, Children's Rehabilitation Center, UMN September 2022 - present
Assisted in understanding PTSD effects on vascular, hormonal, sleep, and neural changes and its link to Cardiovascular Disease
Developed key research skills ex. data input through RedCap, critical thinking, evaluating scientific literature, presenting findings, etc.
American Physiological Summit, Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) June 2023 - April 2024
Conducted biomedical research involving 120+ participants
Prepared and presented research funding at the CTIS Translational Science Symposium, ABRCMS Research Conference, and APS Summit
AP Biology Tutor:September 2023 - present
Developed a specialized tutoring curriculum and incorporated a variety of teaching resources in preparation for AP Biology Exam
Conducted weekly 1:1 tutoring sessions with the student to provide personalized attention with emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving
Chemistry Teaching Assistant (TA), Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota September 2023 - January 2024
Conducted course-specific office hours twice a week to assist students in completing homework assignments and problem-solving questions
Proctored various exams and collaborated with others to TA’s in grading assignments of 600+ students post-exam Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Regions Hospital May 2022 - September 2022
Provided high-quality patient care and efficient operations support.
Communicated with the healthcare team to plan the best care for patients. Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Seven Hills St Paul MN June 2021 - August 2021
Assisted residents with ADLs( Activities of Daily Living); grooming, toileting, oral care, etc.
Recorded vital information including temp, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Science Outreach and Communication Assistant, University of Minnesota Twin Cities September 2022 - May 2023
Led a cohort of 8 freshmen at the University of Minnesota throughout their school year.
Provided moral, academic, and emotional support to my students Young Scientists Mentor Program Intern, Avalon Charter School December 2021 - April 2022
Committed to one-on-one meetings with 1 high school student working on a science project based on developmental psychology.
Met weekly to discuss project specifics and provide resources and ideas to my mentee. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Fairview STEP-Force Volunteer, September 2023- present
Offered companionship and/or conversation to discharge/transport patients and guests
Maintained order in the hospital environment through delivery or mail or flowers and wheelchair distribution Youth Program Volunteer, Neighborhood House + YMCA + BTC September 2021- May 2024
Assisted children between grades 1-8 with homework, reading, writing
Committed 200+ hours of one-to-one guidance to students in need to promote a safe environment for learning Regions Hospital: Overlook Cafe and Deli: St. Paul, Minnesota September 2018 - May 2019
Cleaned tables and countertops and organized items in the food prep area.
Assisted with escorting and transporting patients throughout the hospital. PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- American Physiological Summit Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) award recipient- 2023
- ABRCMS Travel Award Recipient - 2023
- Barbara A. Horowitz Outstanding Undergraduate Abstract Awards.- 2024
- Barbara A. Horowitz Outstanding Undergraduate Abstract Award for Excellence in Presentation - 2024
- National Institute of Health Mishoe Postbaccalaureate Fellowship Acceptee- 2024
- Constance Currie Scholarship annual recipient 2021-present
- Wallin Scholar 2021-2025
- Page Education Foundation Scholarship Recipient - 2021-2025
- Dean's List - Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023