Saira Ahmed

1805 Winola Ct saira.depaul@gmail.com

Naperville, IL 60565 630-303-2281

EDUCATION:
DePaul University Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Bachelor of Arts in Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies Expected June 2018
Honors: Deans List (all quarters in attendance)
Presidential Scholarship, DePaul Grant, URAP Award and Edge Program Award Recipient
Cumulative GPA: 3.95/4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
DePaul University Department of Chemistry Chicago, IL
Teaching Assistant January 2017- Current
Provide instructional assistance in a laboratory course under the supervision of a faculty laboratory instructor
Assist in answering student questions, grading coursework, and demonstrating techniques
Ensure that safety rules and regulations are being followed in the laboratory
Hold weekly office hours to assist students with laboratory coursework

DePaul University Department of Chemistry Chicago, IL

Karver Lab Research Assistant February 2016- Current
Synthesize organic inhibitors of caspase enzymes using a variety of laboratory techniques
Characterize product using 1H NMR spectroscopy and thin layer chromatography
Conduct enzyme inhibition assays of the synthesized inhibitor product

Kaplan Chicago, IL
ACT Teacher November 2015- Current
Teach classes focused on the ACT to high school age students
Prepare and develop lesson plans focused on the Math, English, Reading, Science, and Writing portions of the ACT
Create a learning environment that fosters Socratic dialogue and active participation among students
Manage classroom sizes ranging from six to upwards of twenty-four students
Mentor students on ACT preparation, study techniques, and college preparation
Assess student diagnostic exam performance to provide individualized feedback that caters to student improvement.

SKILLS:
Computer: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, ChemDraw, and LoggerPro
Language: Conversational Urdu and Hindi
Laboratory: Pipetting skills, micro pipetting, microscope slide preparation, light and dissecting microscope use, dissection, 1H
NMR Spectroscopy, 13C NMR Spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, spectrophotometry, simple distillation, extraction, vacuum
filtration, gravitational filtration, calorimetry, titration, gas chromatography, solution preparation, polymer synthesis, organic
synthesis, recrystallization, column chromatography, thin- layer chromatography, rotary evaporation, enzyme inhibition
assays.

EXTRACURRICULARS AND INTERESTS:

DePaul University Pathways Honors Program- Member and Underclassmen Mentor
DePaul SACNAS and Women in STEM- Member
University of Chicago Medicine Comer Childrens Hospital- Child Life Volunteer and NICU Baby Cuddler