Shannon Osborne
26 Bagwell Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607 252-732-6807 smosborn@ncsu.edu
Professional Summary
Enthusiastic and eager to learn more about the medical field, human health, and related
research. Diligent, prompt, and committed with a strong leadership background and ability to
work in a group and motivate others to achieve a common goal.
Education
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Concentration in Human Biology
and minor in Health expected in May 2015
West Carteret High School, Morehead City, NC, Valedictorian with 4.0 unweighted GPA
Work Experience
Genetics 301 and 311 Teaching Assistant, NC State University, August 2013 – present
 Head Teaching Assistant Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
 Proctor exams and grade tests and papers for GN 301 and 311
 Teach a 50-minute problem session twice a week for GN 311
 Hold weekly office hours and respond to students’ questions outside of class time
Biochemistry 351 Teaching Assistant, NC State University, July 2014 - Aug 2014
 Proctor exams and grade quizzes and tests
 Teach a 75-minute problem session twice a week
Undergraduate Tutorial Center, NC State University, August 2012 – Jan 2014
 Tutor two students twice a week each in Chemistry 101 (Fall 2012) and Physics 211
(Spring 2013)
 Chemistry 101 Supplemental Instruction Leader (Fall 2013)
○ Attend class regularly and lead large group tutoring sessions three
nights a week based on class material
 Help students develop study skills and resourcefulness to become a more independent
learner
Techsplorers Science and Engineering Camps, June 2013 – Aug 2013
 Act as an assistant instructor for science and engineering based summer camp
activities for elementary to high school students
Research Experience
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh, August 2013 present
 Act as an assistant to a team inquiring about the process of tumorigenesis specifically
in the skin
 Gained practice in basic lab techniques such as genotyping, PCR, gel electrophoresis,
data recording, animal handling, etc.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, June 2013 –
August 2013
 Assist in data analysis and other laboratory duties associated with discovering the
function of certain parts of the hippocampus
Volunteer Service
Urban Ministries Open Door Clinic, Front End Clinic Assistant, Raleigh, May 2014-present
 Manage patient call log by cancelling and creating medical appointments
 Assist nurses, medical assistants, and providers during clinic hours
 Assist with various clinic preparation tasks and special projects
Center for Marine Sciences and Technology, NCSU Research Center, Morehead City, JuneAug 2012
 Assisted Dr. Jeffery Buckel and his team on various research projects, mainly the
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impacts of impervious surface on local ecosystems
Performed fieldwork, data entry, fish dissections, sample sorting, imaging, species
identifications using dichotomous keys, and determined water quality using a
refractometer, temperature, and dissolved oxygen levels
Medical Shadowing Experience
 Dr. Gary Greenberg, MD – General Internist, Open Door Clinic, Raleigh, NC
o Accompaniment on clinic rounds
o Approximately 40 hours expected, Summer 2014
 Clinical Study Abroad in Belize, June 2014
o Several weeks spent at NCSU investigating global health and medicine in the
developing world and reviewing human anatomy and physiology before
traveling to rural Belize for medical clinics
o Assist local doctors with house visits, community clinics, and hospital visits in
Belize
o Attend lessons hosted by Belizean doctors on emergency medicine, sutures
and injections, and tropical medicine
o 30 hours clinical experience
Extracurricular Activities
Pre-Health Club/Pre-Med Interest Group, NC State University, Spring 2012 - present
 Participated in several health-related and non-health related community service
projects including medical/dental clinics for low income families, supply drives for
battered women and homeless shelters, Operation Christmas Child, Relay for Life, etc.
Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honors Fraternity, Fall 2013 - present
Order of Omega Honors Fraternity, initiated Fall 2013 - present
Delta Zeta Sorority, NC State University, initiated Fall 2011 - present
 Marketing Chairman, Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
○ Responsible for publicizing philanthropy events to increase attendance and
support
 Academics Chairman, Spring 2013 – Spring 2014
○ Monitor study hours and keep track of assigned individual study hours
○ Organize academic sisterhoods, resources, and award systems
○ Hold meetings with sisters on academic probation each semester
○ Report chapter’s academic information to chapter advisor, regional advisor,
and national headquarters
 Sigma Rho Chi Recruitment Counselor, Fall 2013 and Fall 2014
○ Be a mentor to a group of potential sorority members during Panhellenic rush
 Director of Risk Management, Spring 2014 - Spring 2015
○ Keep track of paperwork associated with social events and oversee social
chairmen
○ Minimize risky behaviors of chapter members through enforcement of chapter
rules and laws as well as holding events and hosting guest speakers
Honors and Awards
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Study Abroad Grant, 2014
College of Sciences Dean’s Circle Scholarship, 2013
College of Sciences Honors Program, 2013
North Carolina State University Park Scholarship Finalist, 2011
North Carolina State University Carol and Bob Mattocks Scholarship, 2011
North Carolina State University Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarship, 2011