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Majesta Kitts
E-mail: majesta_kitts@brown.edu  Phone: (240) 320-5183
EDUCATION
Master of Public Health- Brown University, Providence, RI Candidate 2018
 Scholarship: Global Health Scholar
BA in Molecular Biology- McDaniel College, Westminster, MD May 2016
 Minor: Chemistry
 GPA: 3.904, summa cum laude
 Scholarship: Merit-based full-tuition scholarship, College Scholar, MD Senatorial scholarship.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Trauma and Resuscitation Unit- University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 2016
 Volunteer Intern
 Assist in transporting patients, specimen and blood
 Ensure necessary supplies and equipment are prepared and organized for treatment team
 Direct observation of trauma patient triage, treatment, and recovery
Patient Care Coordinator- Access Carroll Integrated Healthcare, Westminster, MD 2015
 Volunteer
 Managed and scheduled patient appointments with specialty providers
 Contacted potential clients and determined their eligibility for free clinical care
 Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations in all communications
Nursing Assistant- Access Carroll Integrated Healthcare, Westminster, MD 2014- 2015
 Volunteer
 Obtain patient vitals and basic history
 Perform non-invasive tests such as EKG and uranalysis
 Communicate effectively and professionally with patients and clinical staff
 Update patient charts, manage records and perform clerical tasks
LeaderShape Graduate- Baltimore Collegetown division 2015- 2016
 Underwent extensive leadership development training
 Developing visionary plans, and necessary skills, to improve the Baltimore community
 Designing, managing and executing a project that addresses college literacy in the Baltimore area
Scientific Publication Reviewer 2014- 2015
 Technical Reviewer of an introductory chemistry textbook for oenologists currently in preparation by
Daniel Pambianchi
 Extensively reviewed and edited several book chapters for content accuracy and clarity
 Participated in monthly meetings with other Reviewers
 Effectively communicated my comments to the author while providing regular progress updates
Certified Nursing Assistant Student- Civista Hospital, LaPlata, MD 2010- 2012
 Over 400 hours of direct patient care and invasive treatment observation
 Clinical experience in Medical-Surgical, Emergency Department and Triage, Radiology, Labor &
Delivery, and Same-Day Surgical units
 Direct observation of approximately twenty surgeries while present in the Operating Room
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
American Public Health Association- Student Member 2015- present

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Mental Health First Aid Certified 2015-2018
Adult CPR and AED Certified 2015-2017
National Biological Honor Society: Beta Beta Beta- Full Member 2014- present
National Chemistry Honor Society: Gamma Sigma Epsilon- Full Member 2014- present
National Academic Honor Society for Freshmen: Alpha Lambda Delta- Member 2013- present
Certified Nursing Assistant 2012-2014
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant: Project Robotics- CAAS, Brown University present
Investigating the effect of computerized counseling interactions on college student drinking habits
 Laboratory of Dr. Chris Kahler
Undergraduate Researcher- Biology Department, McDaniel College 2015
Visualized neurexin gene expression via in situ hybridization in Danio rerio
 Laboratory of Dr. Cheng Huang
Undergraduate Researcher- Genomics Education Partnership, McDaniel College 2015
Annotated a dot chromosome segment in Drosophila elegans using genomic/ bioinformatics techniques
 Genomics Education Partnership sponsored by Washington University in St. Louis, MO
 Laboratory of Dr. Susan Parrish
Undergraduate Researcher- Biology Department, McDaniel College 2014-present
 Cloned a cDNA of the highly alternatively-spliced neurexin1a gene in Danio rerio
 Laboratory of Dr. Cheng Huang
MEETING ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS
ⱡKitts, M. and Huang, C. Cloning of the Highly Alternatively-Spliced neurexin cDNAs in Danio rerio. The 17th Annual
Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences at University of Maryland, Baltimore
County. 2014.
Viar, S., Kitts, M. and Huang, C. Cloning Neurexin 3a cDNAs Representing Alternatively Spliced Isoforms in Danio rerio.
The 18th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences at University of Maryland,
Baltimore County. 2015.
Sergeyev, D., Kitts, M. and Huang, C. The Zebrafish Neurexin 1b: Genomic Analyses and cDNA Cloning. The 18th
Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Chemical and Biological Sciences at University of Maryland,
Baltimore County. 2015.
AWARDS AND HONORS
H.P. Sturdivant Biology Senior Award- McDaniel College 2016
 Academic excellence and unselfish service
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Gold Award- McDaniel College 2016
 For demonstrating a commitment to life-long self-betterment
Research Grants- McDaniel College 2014, 2015
 Student-Faculty Collaborative Summer Research Fund
1st Place Research Poster Presentationⱡ- University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2014
 Biochemical Sciences Division of the 17th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
The Anna J. Treff Award- McDaniel College 2014
 Excellence in Biological or Pre-Medical Studies
Medical Terminology- SkillsUSA
 National Championship- 4th
Place; Silver Medal 2011; 2012
 Maryland State Champion- Gold Medals 2010, 2011

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Academic Tutor- TutorDoctor, Providence, RI present
Identify areas of weakness for client, while clarifying concepts and improving academic skills
 Academic foci include biology, chemistry, and mathematics
SAT Test Prep Tutor- StudyPoint, Providence, RI present
Identify areas of weakness for client, while clarifying concepts and improving academic skills
 Academic foci include writing, reading comprehension, and mathematics
 Preparing clients for taking the SAT standardized test for college admission
MCAT Tutor- Private Tutor, Providence, RI 2016
Provide individual instruction on scientific and medical course material in areas of weakness for client
 To prepare client for taking the standardized Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
Writing Fellow- Biology Department, McDaniel College 2016
Instruct and guide students in best practices of writing and composition in the biology discipline
 Edit student papers; conduct student conferences to evaluate writing; manage writing workshops
 Genomics, an advanced biology course
Guest Lecturer- Medicinal Chemistry course, McDaniel College 2016
Drafted and presented a full lecture on RNA biochemistry in an undergraduate Medicinal Chemistry course
 Determined course content to be covered on the subject of RNA as it relates to medicinal chemistry
 Prepared a one-hour long formal lecture, aided by a PowerPoint presentation I composed on the
subject
Teaching Assistant- Chemistry Department, McDaniel College 2015-2016
Instruct and assist students with laboratory techniques, assignments and safety
 Manage chemical usage, storage and disposal; maintain a safe, clean laboratory environment
 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Departmental Tutor- Biology Department, McDaniel College 2014- 2016
Tutor students individually and in group settings on material from a spectrum of biological disciplines
 Modify instruction to complement diverse students; manage large groups while sub-focusing on
different topics
 All introductory and advanced biology courses
SASS Tutor- Student Academic Support Services (SASS), McDaniel College 2014-2016
Work effectively with students with diverse learning disabilities to provide instruction and support
 Explain complex concepts using easy-to-understand terms
 Identify and meet individual student’s learning needs by adopting a student-specific approach
 Working with students of need enrolled in Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology courses
Student Advisor- Biology Department, McDaniel College 2014-2015
Personalized tutoring, advising and mentoring for students
 Advised biology students on career paths of which I was knowledgeable, including scheduling needed
coursework
 Developed action plans based on students’ and educators’ academic goals
 Genetics, an advanced biology course; Principles of Biology, an introductory biology course
Chemistry Tutor- Chemical Honor Society, McDaniel College 2014- 2015
Tutored students individually and in group settings
 Introductory and organic chemistry courses