COURAGE AKPAN

• Offered compassionate support to patients during emotional distress, aiding recovery process.
• Built strong rapport with patients through consistent empathy during challenging moments, enhancing trust and connection.
• Improved patient comfort by fostering empathetic communication and creating a supportive environment.
• Ensured strict confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

• Courses Taught

Biol 121-General Biol 1 Laboratory (Lab Instructor)

Biol 122 - General Biology II Laboratory (Lab Instructor)

Biol 405 - Ecology Laboratory (Graduate Teaching Assistant)

• Instructed laboratory techniques to undergraduate students in biology courses.
• Developed hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
• Coordinated lab schedules and ensured availability of necessary materials and equipment.
• Supervised student lab activities and maintained a safe learning environment.
• Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and laboratory reports.
• Instructed students on the proper use of laboratory equipment and safety protocols.

• Assisted Professor H. Icil in developing and implementing experiments, contributing to project progress.
• Executed routine tasks in research environment to support ongoing studies.
• Dispensed supplies to laboratories, cleaned glassware, maintained inventory, performed assays, and set up experiments to ensure smooth laboratory operations.
• Maintained a high level of organization throughout the course of study, ensuring deadlines were consistently met without compromising work.
• Organic Chemistry Research Group, North Cyprus, Turkey

• Delivered engaging lessons to students, promoting understanding and retention.
• Assigned, corrected, and marked student work to provide timely feedback.
• Assessed and documented student development and behavior, providing insights into learning progress.
• Collaborated on school development plan implementation, contributing to improved educational outcomes.

• Coordinated trainings for high school students to improve skills and readiness.
• Managed shelters, restored family links, and coordinated ambulance services for disaster response.
• Delivered first-line disaster response services.
• Search and rescue operations, evacuating the injured or people endangered by disasters.
• Facilitated community development programs, increasing local resource utilization and engagement.

• Analyzed samples of blood, tissue, and body fluids to determine chemical content, facilitating diagnosis and treatment decisions.
• Prepared samples for examination using automated equipment and specialized instrumentation, interpreting results to support clinical assessments.
• Collected blood and urine samples from patients for accurate laboratory testing, ensuring quality and reliability of results.