Romina Daraei Baf
Owings Mills,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented junior undergraduate biochemistry major with research and analytical skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CHEMISTRY TUTORIAL CENTER TUTOR
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UMBC
Baltimore, MD
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct weekly group sessions three times a week to promote active learning among students and explained concepts (e.g. colligative properties, acids and bases, organic synthesis) in easy-to-understand language
- Engage actively with students to build confidence in general and organic chemistry and help improve study methods
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II DISCUSSION LEARNING ASSISTANT
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UMBC
Baltimore, MD
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted one of the general chemistry professors twice a week during discussion periods, explaining concepts, and aiding students with discussion assignments
BIOTECHNOLOGY ACADEMY STUDENT
Howard County ARL
Ellicott City, MD
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Learned a wide range of laboratory skills including microscopy, culturing, DNA extraction, PCR, TLC, and column chromatography
- Gained extensive knowledge in various subsections of biology such as epigenetics, neurobiology, and the biochemical processes of the post-translational modifications of proteins
- Involved in a semester-long research project investigating the prominence of various fungal infection stages of Massaspora cicadina among brood X in Howard County
- Utilized PCR, DNA extraction, sequencing, culturing, gel electrophoresis and BLAST and presented findings at a symposium
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD05.2026
High School Diploma -
Howard County ARL
Ellicott City, MD05.2022
Skills
- PCR
- Microscopy
- Gel electrophoresis
- TLC & Column Chromatography
- Team Collaboration
- Written and verbal communication
Accomplishments
Obtained placement in UMBC's President's List award for 5 consecutive semesters
Obtained placement in UMBC's Dean's List awards for 5 consecutive semesters
Languages
Persian
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CHEMISTRY TUTORIAL CENTER TUTOR
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UMBC
01.2024 - Current
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II DISCUSSION LEARNING ASSISTANT
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, UMBC
09.2023 - 01.2024
BIOTECHNOLOGY ACADEMY STUDENT
Howard County ARL
09.2020 - 05.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
High School Diploma -
Howard County ARL