Biomedical Narrative Teaching Assistant

Grace Cote

**** ******** ***** • College Station, TX • 404-***-**** • ***********@*****.****

EDUCATION

B.S. Biology, Minor in Spanish Language & Culture and Environmental Science, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA

GPA: 3.7 May 2024

M.S. Science and Technology Journalism, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

GPA: 4.0 Expected May 2026

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Research – Laboratory of Dr. Snyder

Undergraduate Research Student Sep. 2023 – May 2024

Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Georgia College & State University

Interpreted field guides for proper organism identification.

Operated dissecting microscopes, other laboratory equipment, and software to conduct research.

Analyzed, discussed, and applied scientific literature for current research aims.

Study Abroad & Undergraduate Research – Laboratory of Dr. Weese

Undergraduate Research Student May 2023 – June 2023

GERACE Research Center, San Salvador, Bahamas

Translated detailed field notes and interpreted field guides for accurate organism identifications (100+ species).

Designed and executed experimental procedures for undergraduate research aims.

Operated field equipment (refractometer, conductivity sensor, etc.) to successfully obtain water quality measurements.

PRESENTATIONS

Bracewell J., Sevcik S., Cote G. 2023. Piloting Partnerships: Expanding Multimodal Tutoring through Undergraduate Research Support. Presented at: SWCA (Southeastern Writing Center Association); Memphis, Tennessee

Cote G. 2021. Citations Styles Workshop. Presented at: Georgia College & State University; Milledgeville, Georgia.

Cote G. 2022. Demystifying the Thesis Statement Workshop. Presented at: Georgia College & State University; Milledgeville, Georgia.

Cote G. 2022. Planning Your Paper Workshop. Presented at: Georgia College & State University; Milledgeville, Georgia.

Cote G. 2023. Polishing Your Paper Workshop. Presented at: Georgia College & State University; Milledgeville, Georgia.

Cote G. 2024. Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference (GURC) Pre-conference Workshop. Presented at: Georgia College & State University; Milledgeville, Georgia.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Georgia College & State University Writing Center: Peer Undergraduate Tutor

Georgia College, The Writing Center, Milledgeville, GA Nov. 2020 – May 2024

Communicated with students one-on-one (300+) and aided in all aspects of the writing process in all disciplines, with a heavy concentration in nursing, health care, and the biological sciences.

Curated and presented numerous (~15) writing Workshops to students (100+) and professors that successfully taught various style guides, citations, grammar, and more.

Managed “Writing in the Disciplines” professional development project for all Writing Center tutors by communicating, organizing, and developing several educational presentations.

Texas A&M University Teaching Assistant (TA)

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Aug. 2024 – Present

Provided detailed, constructive feedback on student discussion posts, essays, and narratives, focusing on high- and low-order concerns (clarity, structure, style guide adherence, grammar).

Conducted one-on-one sessions for students requiring support in developing their overall writing and medical communication skills.

Maintained open communication with students via email and office hours to address any questions or provide additional support.

Successfully collaborated and communicated with the course instructor, students, and fellow TA.

SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Software (Docs, Sheets).

Strong skills in technical writing, editing, and attention to detail.

Knowledge of citation styles (AMA, APA, MLA, CSE, Chicago, ACS)

Proficient with other software including Adobe Acrobat

Experience with proper handling of chemicals and laboratory equipment (pipettes, glassware, microscopes, centrifuges, pH meters, funnels, reflux, etc.)

Experience with sensitive materials such as dissection of animals/animal parts, and plants.

VOLUNTEER

Georgia College Notetaker (~50 hours) Milledgeville, GA Jan. 2023 – May 2024

Attentively attended every class (for both Agroecology & Fire Ecology courses) to conduct concise, detailed, notes for the Georgia College & State University disability center.

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Georgia College & State University

Beta Beta Beta (Biological Honors Society)

Georgia College Environmental Science Club

S.T.E.M. Club

HONORS & AWARDS

Georgia College & State University

Honors College, GCSU

Dean’s List, GCSU

President’s List, GCSU

Jan. 2023 – May 2024

Jan. 2023 – May 2024

Nov. 2023 – May 2024

Aug. 2020 – May 2024

Aug. 2020 – May 2024

Jan. 2024 – May 2024

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