Syeda Raika Shahid

• Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
• Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
• Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
• Collaborated with other scientists to develop strategies.
• Reviewed technical and professional publications and journals to stay current on recent literature and make more strategic research decisions.
• Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
• Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
• Followed health and safety regulations while handling dangerous or toxic substances.
• Followed strict safety protocols while carrying out technical procedures and research protocols.

• Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
• Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
• Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
• Taught 200 and 300 college-level courses for over 40 students.
• Assisted with development and implementation of new course materials to enhance learning experience.

Engaged about 30 students and promoted intellectual curiosity through hands-on experiments, PowerPoint presentations and mnemonics to provide positive attitude towards scientific processes.

• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Prepared plans, materials, and activities for students to reach chemistry learning outcomes.
• Leveraged varied instructional delivery modes to support student differences and learning styles.
• Constructed and administered tests and exams to measure student learning.

• Using standard lab procedures and safety, collected data with Western Blot Protocols and Elisa Technique
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Provided assistance and backup to master’s thesis advisor when needed
• Maintained a current and organized laboratory notebook to maintain a record of data collection
• Participated in a team effort with six other students to maintain equipment and shared lab space

• Developed and prepared for in class lab experiments for approximately 40 students per week
• Received formal Workshop and training on Laboratory Techniques and teaching Chemistry Lab from the Department of Chemistry
• Taught and trained approximately 40 students per week in various lab techniques, research protocols, and standard procedures
• Prepared 2 classes (Gen chem & Biochemistry) per week
• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
• Maintained laboratory safety by demonstrating equipment and techniques.
• Monitored student behavior in classes and laboratories for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
• Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
• Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.

• Researched methods of disseminating Chemistry principles for most effective test preparation
• Contributed to the preparation of scientific manuscripts for textbook development
• Helped develop an average of four Chemistry State Exam test preparation books per year
• Single-handedly edited and proofread an average of two chapters per month
• Collaborated and delegated work between eight other R&D team members

• Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
• Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
• Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students.
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
• Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
• Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.