Alexandra Baker Email & Phone Number

East Lansing, Mi, Us

East Lansing, Mi, Us

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

-Research Assistant within Human Developmental and Family Studies at MSU. -Assisting with THE CUNA PROJECT in East Tennessee externally with data interpretation and translating documents to English from Spanish.-Purpose of the program: To provide more support to Latina mothers who are expecting by providing resources, educational classes, and prenatal/postpartum support.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Fall Semester 2023 and Fall Semester 2024. -Undergraduate teaching assistant for LB 155 (Introduction to Quantitative Science and Research) for both lab and lecture within Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University.Spring Semester 2024. -Undergraduate teaching assistant for LB 171L (Chemistry 1 Lab) within Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University.Summer Semester 2024.-Undergraduate course assistant for LB 270 (Medical Terminology) within Lyman Briggs College at Michigan State University.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

-Created a supportive community for over 50 undergraduate students-Designed and executed engaging programs to foster interactions with other residents-Collaborated with other Resident Assistants to provide support to the Holmes Hall community-Offered personalized academic support, resources, and guidance to residents in their studies-Conducted and provided confidential regular check-ins with residents to assess their well-being and address any issues they may have-Focused on inclusivity, safety, and wellness to ensure a nurturing environment for all residents-Received training to address a plethora of challenges that may be encountered when overseeing a residential floor

Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mi

Research Intern with Douglas B. Luckie, Ph.D., Director of MSU Cystic Fibrosis (cf.psl.msu.edu)-Planned, Pursued, and Presented experimental results on a research project aimed at using a PCR-based strategy to identify the G542X mutation of the human CFTR gene. -Gained experience with polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA sequence anaysis, primer design, genomic DNA extraction and agarose gel electrophoresis methods.-Initiated a secondary research project to test the Yaku et al 2008 method using intentional mismatch to reduce rate of false positives when using PCR to diagnose SNPs.-Gained skills in experimental design, DNA sequence comparisons and analysis via BLAST, comparative primer design and testing. -Participated in all aspects of lab work which included: preparation of solutions; maintaining lab notebook; and reading/presenting published research/figures in journal club as well as own research data/findings in formal talks during research seminar settings, and authoring manuscripts for publication.

Lake Orion, Michigan, United States

-Front of Office: Answering phone calls, calling patients to remind them of their appointments, organizing billing -Back of Office: Take patient's vitals, update patient charts, organize lab tests and send them out

Lapeer, Michigan, United States

-Mentored, and coached incoming servers, sharing experience and practices to uphold the restaurant standards of excellence.-Executed correct orders, and excellent service.-Collaborated with colleagues to deliver exceptional service, and contributed to a memorable dining experience for every guest.

Two Bachelor'S Of Science- Human Biology And Physiology, Medicine

Activities and Societies: -MSU Women In Stem Club (WIS)-Studying through the Lyman Briggs College

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: -Varsity Swim Team -Vice President of the National Honor Society -Member of the Executive Choir Team Board.