Bethany E. Walker

Experience

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  Brigham Young University

  May 2011 - Jun 2014

  ▪ Equipped students with the tools for success through lectures and tutorials on behavioral neuroscience topics▪ Provided prompt feedback and evaluation of research papers and exams▪ Designed exam questions and organized teaching materials for future use▪ Developed behavioral neurobiology curriculum ▪ Trained and mentored incoming teaching assistants ▪ Investigated the effects of stress in the dorsal regions of the mouse hippocampus and effects of LTD induction in younger animals▪ Gathered and analyzed data on long term potentiation and long term depression in the CA1 and CA3 regions of the hippocampus through field electrophysiology ▪ Prepared presentations on articles related to synaptic plasticity and mentored incoming lab members

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Research Assistant

    May 2011 - Jun 2014
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  Florida Hospital

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Research Assistant

  ▪ Managed SPSS database for intraoperative electrocortical stimulation mapping, fMRI data, adaptive functioning and quality of life for children with epilepsy ▪ Assisted with foundations of sports related concussion project ▪ Conducted relevant literature searches and created reference library

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  Wellness & Prevention, Inc.

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

  Research Specialist

  ▪ Actively tracked the status of participants in community health research study ▪ Managed Master Control File of study information ▪ Assisted in developing and implementing study processes, trackers, monitoring documents and recruitment pieces ▪ Set up informational events at Sanford Burnham and elsewhere in Lake Nona community ▪ Assisted with door-to-door recruitment of study participants

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  Valencia College

  Feb 2015 - now

  Chemistry & Science Learning Assistant II / Anatomy & Physiology Lab Tutor

  ▪ Assist students in understanding general and organic chemistry ▪ Tutor biology, psychology, and mathematics courses ▪ Develop and carry out final exam reviews and study-skill workshops ▪ Develop academic resources, perform inventory, train and mentor other learning assistants ▪ Facilitate student learning of anatomy and physiology and manage lab space ▪ Interview potential candidate science and mathematics learning assistants

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  ScribeAmerica

  May 2015 - Nov 2016

  Medical Scribe, Central Florida Pain Relief Centers

  ▪ Performed documentation of medico-legal information at the physician’s side▪ Completed 30-40 medical charts per day and typed medication scripts▪ Collaborated with other medical staff to improve physician-patient encounter

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  Poinciana High School

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Science Instructor
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  Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana

  Nov 2017 - May 2018

  Simple Machines/STEM Teacher