Daniel S. MacKinnon 4 4 0 0 M a s s a c h u s e t t s A v e . N W | W a s h i n gt o n , D C 2 0 0 1 6 d m7 6 5 8 a @ s t u d e n t . a m e r i c a n . e d u | ( 6 0 3 ) 6 0 8 - 0 0 0 3 EDUCATION American University, College of Arts & Sciences Bachelor of Science in Biology Cumulative GPA: 3.73 HONORS & AWARDS Dean’s List, American University Mathias Undergraduate Research Award, American University Washington, DC May 2015 Washington, DC Washington, DC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University Washington, DC Hospital School Program Tutor: Pediatrics Unit September 2014 –Present  Provides one-on-one multi-disciplinary tutoring to patients ages 5-18  Brings “the classroom” to children housed in the Pediatrics Unit whom are unable to attend school due to illness Housing & Dining Programs, American University Washington, DC Resident Assistant – Cassell Hall August 2013 - Present  Host events in order to promote the four pillars of American University’s Residential Education Values  Represent American University with integrity and professionalism when working with residents & other external personnel  Strengthen team-working and communication skills in a professional setting by working with other people Kaplan Test Prep Washington, DC Campus Representative November 2013-April 2014  Marketed and managed the Kaplan brand at American University in order to provide students with ample opportunities to succeed in standardized tests beyond the Undergraduate level. Biology Department, American University Washington, DC Teaching Assistant January 2013 – Present  Host review sessions, aid in laboratory procedures, and foster the learning of pre-medical and honors Biology students as a flexible and approachable resource Department of Neuroscience, American University Washington, DC Undergraduate Researcher May 2013 – Present  Research the inflammatory response within the brain following brain injury  Practice fundamental laboratory techniques including Immunohistochemistry and cross sectioning Office of Campus Life, American University Washington, DC Orientation Leader June 2012-August 2012  Honed and demonstrated multicultural competence with enthusiasm  Oriented over 1,500 new students to American University through personal leadership and civic engagement LEADERSHIP Pre-Medical & Pre-Dental Society, American University Founding Member Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity, American University Founding Colony Member   Washington, DC August 2012-May 2013 Washington, DC January 2013-Present Direct & maintain club internal and external communication; email, newsletters, status updates, etc. Manage the member database, create forms to collect data, record meeting minutes and attendance VOLUNTEERING & ACTIVITIES  MS Office: Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, & Word  Volunteer: Children’s National Medical Center, The American Red Cross  Language: Spanish (conversational)