MARY R. GUEST
Hampstead, MD. 21074 | ( tel: *** | ***@*** | LinkedIn
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science—Biology | Minor in Communications | Salisbury University | December tel: *** Camden Ave, Salisbury, MD 21801 | Graduated with Honors (magna cum laude)
McDaniel College | 29 August 2016 – 12 May 2017
2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157 | Deans List Highest Honors | Transferred out
EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Research: August 2020 – December 2020
Salisbury University| 1101 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21801
Hours per week: 18 hours
Supervisor: Dr. Jennifer Nyland, ( tel: *** (permission to contact: yes)
Overview: Conducted a directed library research project on the epigenetic effects of antidepressant medications on depressed subjects by reading and interpreting primary literature in the fields of cell biology, genetics, and epigenomics; analyzed scientific publications to explain the heritability of Major Depression (MD), highlight the epigenetic changes that enhance depressive behaviors or provide therapeutic effects for depressed subjects, and explain current methods used in epigenetic studies including miRNAs, ChIP analysis, and bisulfite sequencing.
Walmart Sales Associate: November 2018 – July 2020
Hampstead Walmart Supercenter, MD. | 2320 No. Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074
Hours per week: Full-time, 40
Supervisor: Mrs. Kim Dozier, ( tel: *** (permission to contact: yes)
Overview: Served as an exemplary example of the Walmart Corporation’s policies and values via remarkable customer service; demonstrated the ability to work under pressure while maintaining sales floor appearance, increasing in-store sales, and presenting respectable listening www.*** ;
St. Agnes Catholic School Summer Camp Counselor: July 2019 – August 2019
St. Agnes Catholic School | 603 St Agnes Ln, Carroll, MD 21229
Hours per week: Seasonal Employment, 40
Supervisor: Ms. Teresa Majerowicz, ( tel: *** (permission to contact: yes)
Overview: Responsible for the overall supervision of youth campers to provide a healthy, safe, and enjoyable camp environment; supervised 6 to 9 campers, ages 3 to 12; taught drama and science to campers planned and executed lessons; built trust-based relationships with campers by teaching and demonstrating strong leadership skills, time-management, self-discipline, and team building.
Winters Mill High School One-on-One: May 2017 – June 2017
Winters Mill High School | 560 Gorsuch Rd, Westminster, MD 21157
Hours per week: Full-time, 40
Supervisor: Mrs. Christina Eaves, ( tel: *** (permission to contact: yes)
Overview: Aided a student with cerebral palsy, acting as a liaison between the student’s doctors and the school faculty; responsibilities included, but are not limited to, helping enhance writing skills, arm control while eating, and personal hygiene; assisted the student with math, English, art, and FOT homework/course www.*** ;
Winters Mill High School Autism Department Aid: June 2016 – July 2016
Winters Mill High School | 560 Gorsuch Rd, Westminster, MD 21157
Hours per week: Full-time, 40
Supervisor: Mrs. Christina Eaves, ( tel: *** (permission to contact: yes)
Overview: Assigned to the Autism Department in support of Carroll County Public Schools; duties included tutoring, teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene, and keeping students safe from harmful behaviors.
Carroll County Register-Wills Administrative Assistant: July 2015 – January 2017
Westminster, MD. | 55 N Court St #124, Westminster, MD 21157
Hours per week: Full-time, 40
Supervisor: Mr. Paul Zimmermann, ( tel: *** (permission to contact: yes)
Overview: Provided assistance as an office clerk by answering phones, bookkeeping, filing, mailing, message delivery, data processing, running errands, and sorting mail; utilized communications skills, computer skills, customer service skills, and attention to detail.
TEACHING SPECIALTIES & ABILITIES
Abilities include but are not limited to:
Biology: Cell anatomy, mitochondria anatomy, organelle functions, DNA structure and function, plant vs. mammalian cells, introduction to biology concepts, Cell Biology: Spectrophotometry, SDS-PAGE, western blotting, cell fractionation and sample purification, enzyme-protein interactions, Microbiology: Gram staining and identification tests, life cycles, replication, medicinal uses, Ecology: Food webs, evolutionary adaptations, niche differentiation, evolution, transfer of energy, Chemistry: Stoichiometry and balancing equations, learning the periodic table, atoms vs. molecules, liquid-liquid extractions, solid/liquid extractions, TLC chromatography, gas chromatography, IR spectroscopy, GCMS, recrystallization, distillations (Simple, Fractional, and Steam), Physics: Newton’s Laws, conceptual physics, Communications: Public relations campaigns, writing for the media, international public relations, public speaking, English: Literature and language, essay writing, analytical reading, reading for beginners.
HONORS AND AWARDS
• Youth Philanthropist of the Year Award 2015
• Youth Optimist of the Year 2016
• Catherine’s Cause Scholarship 2016
• Dean’s List McDaniel College Fall 2016 – Spring 2017
• Dean’s List Salisbury University Fall 2017 – Fall 2020
• Capital Athletic Conference Champion 2018
MEMBERSHIPS & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
NCAA APPLE Institute | 2017
• Supported student-athlete substance abuse prevention and health promotion
McDaniel College Varsity Field Hockey | tel: ***
Salisbury University Varsity Field Hockey | tel: ***
Assistant Director FoolProof Improvisational Theater Troupe | 2016 – 2018
President of the Student-Athlete Mentors | 2017 – 2018
Halo Soup Kitchen Volunteer | tel: ***
Relay for Life Volunteer | 2017 – Present
Catholic Campus Ministries | 2017 – Present