Preet Kalsi

Experience

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  JEI Learning Center

  Dec 2020 - Jun 2022

  Teacher

  - Assisted students in developing core academic skills in subjects such as math and language arts using JEI Learning's personalized, self-paced curriculum.- Assessed individual student needs and provided tailored guidance to enhance understanding and confidence in each subject area.- Created a positive and engaging learning environment to help students reach their full academic potential.

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  Kaiser Permanente

  Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  Cope Health Scholar

  -Assisted registered nurses and medical professionals with tasks such as operating cardiac machines, preparing prosthetic devices, conducting MRI scans, and supporting patient procedures involving surgical equipment.-Communicated effectively with patients and their families, providing both physical and mental support while explaining the use and impact of advanced medical technologies.-Ensured adherence to hospital policies and procedures to maintain a safe and professional environment, especially when operating complex diagnostic and surgical tools Show less

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  Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Emory Winship Volunteer

  - Provide compassionate support to patients, families, and staff at Winship Cancer Institute to enhance the patient care experience.- Assist with patient navigation and offer comfort in waiting areas.- Support special events and administrative tasks to contribute to the institute’s mission of advancing cancer research and care.- Foster a positive and supportive environment for individuals undergoing cancer treatment.

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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Jun 2024 - now

  Student Researcher: Tune Into Tunicates

  - Conducting experiments to study gene expression and neural development in CionaAnalyze genetic and behavioral data to understand the underlying mechanism of brain development-Utilize CRISPR/Cas9 Technology to perform gene editing in Ciona to study effects of specific genes on neural development-Transformed genes and introduced to Ciona to examine gene expression patterns in the developing brains of tunicates-Worked with various laboratory machines to complete tasks, including electroporation, thermocycling, incubation, and microscope Show less