Melisa Simo, HTL (ASCP)

Experience

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  GMHC

  Mar 2010 - Nov 2011

  Helpline Counselor & Trainer

  - Volunteered operating the helpline at GMHC, the world's first HIV/AIDS organization. - Provided information and referral services regarding HIV and AIDS and GMHC programs and services to the general public who contacted the helpline. - Learned to be able to respond to a diverse group of callers with diverse needs, and stayed informed about the latest HIV/AIDS developments as well as GMHC policies and protocols. - Was promoted to a supervisory position and helped to train new volunteers. Show less

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  Mt. Sinai Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Program

  Aug 2010 - Nov 2011

  Emergency Room Advocate

  - On-call to provide immediate crisis intervention, emotional support, and information to female and male survivors of rape, sexual assault, and domestic violence.- Handled sensitive information and was trained in HIPAA regulations. - Participated in ongoing training to stay current with legal options, medical procedures, and services available to victims. - Worked with physicians, nurses, and law enforcement officials to create ways to support survivors in the ER and wrote detailed reports as part of the follow-up procedure. Show less

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  McCormick Hospital, Maharaj Nakorn Hospital, & Satellite Clinics

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  Health Intern

  Observed procedures and medical and public health practices in a variety of departments and settings, including patients’ homes as part of the rural/community medicine program.

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  Amazon Promise

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Non-Medical Volunteer

  - Provided support to medical staff and spearheaded data/statistical organization which is sent to the government of Peru. - Gained hands-on experience in very remote field medical and lab practices. - Aided an International Development graduate student in her field practicum by quantifying qualitative data and creating graphic interpretations of the results. - These experiences increased my familiarity with common tropical diseases, their impact, as well as the unique challenges in launching public health projects in a foreign culture. Show less

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  University of Arizona - Baltrus Lab

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Undergraduate Lab Assistant

  - Preparation of cultures and reagents, setup and calibration of equipment, and maintenance of living organisms. Examples of these responsibilities include making various bacteria growth medias and other solutions, and culturing bacteria strains.- Other responsibilities included maintaining a laboratory notebook, assisting with cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment, tools and supplies. - Performed or helped with graduate students’ experiments independently, including running PCR & gel electrophoresis, recorded laboratory experimental results, and disposed of hazardous and nonhazardous waste. Show less

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  University of Arizona

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  Microbiology 201 - LAB- Assisting primary instructor, I provided demonstrations and hands-on instruction to twenty students, as well as giving insight to principles, so that they may better understand lab protocol. - Helped prepare and set up lab supplies and materials.-----------------------Microbiology 201 - LECTURE- Served as the primary contact for a group of forty students, answering questions and mentoring other students, which required a much more in-depth understanding of the materials covered. - I attended and monitored lectures, and provided constructive feedback on the lectures and their delivery.- Devised creative test questions to assess student’s learning and conducted pre-exam reviews. - Graded exams and research papers. Show less

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  ILA Vietnam

  Jun 2020 - Dec 2021

  English Language Teacher
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  The Princeton Review

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

  SAT Tutor/Teacher

  SAT Tutor to students planning to attend university in the U.S. Requires effective communication skills with EFL students to articulate the curriculum and a strong understanding of material to ensure student success.

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  Quest Diagnostics

  Jan 2022 - now

  • Travel Histotechnologist

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Histology Technician

    May 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Histotechnology Trainee

    Feb 2023 - May 2023

  • Histology Lab Assistant

    Jan 2022 - May 2023