Mariel Becker

Majored in Biology
Wesleyan University, Class of 2018
From Blue Bell, PA

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Education

Wesleyan University
Germantown Academy

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Mariel Becker Earns BA Degree From Wesleyan University

Mariel Becker earned a BA degree in Biology from Wesleyan University at the Commencement ceremony on May 27.

June, 06 2018 - Wesleyan University

Achievements Added by Mariel

Mariel Becker was recognized for a research project/grant

A $5,000 grant awarded by the College of the Environment at Wesleyan University to do research of the effects of human-induced disturbance on Eastern Grey Kangaroos.

Summer 2015 - Added by Mariel

Mariel Becker was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List

I earned a semester GPA of 93.350 or better to earn a position on the Dean's List.

Spring 2014 - Fall 2016 - Added by Mariel

Mariel Becker was recognized for study abroad

I studied abroad at the University of Glasgow, Scotland for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Added by Mariel

Mariel Becker was recognized for a research project/grant

A $1500 grant rewarded from the Explorer’s Club to do research of the effects of human-induced disturbance on Eastern Grey Kangaroos.

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Activities

ASHA - Adolescent Sexual Health Awareness

I visit surrounding Connecticut communities to teach high school classes on sexual health. In order to teach, I have gone through bystander intervention training and sexual health education training.

Fall 2015 - Spring 2016 - Wesleyan University

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Wesleyan Body and Mind

I teach a weekly fitness and yoga class, write blog posts, and coordinate with Bon Appetite nutrition services to host wellness-related events for Wesleyan Students.

Wesleyan University

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Wesleyan Ski and Snowboard Team

I competitively ski for six weekends during January and February.

Wesleyan University

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Varsity Softball

Senior year I acted as the captain and organized a team pre-season trip to Sarasota, Florida.

Germantown Academy

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Co-Designer for Introduction to Nutrition

I co-created a human nutrition course with a faculty member from Wesleyan University to be offered Spring 2018. This course will introduce students to the concepts of human nutrition. I will act as the teaching assistant.

Wesleyan University

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Work Experience

Physics I Lab Designer at University of Glasgow Physics and Astronomy Department

Designed and wrote the lab manual for future pre-medical students from America who are studying at the University of Glasgow and enrolled in Physics I.

January 2017 - May 2017

Intern at Teaching Experiences for Undergraduates

Participated in a seven-week science pedagogy and a teaching practicum in which interns create and deliver lessons of their own design to rising sophomores in the Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy. This program is under the National Science Foundation.

May 2016 - August 2017

Teaching Assistant at Mathematics Department at Wesleyan University

Assist students in the Statistics course by holding biweekly review sessions and being available for questions and extra help.

January 2016 - May 2016

Tutor at Independent

Tutor individuals in Statistics, Introductory Biology, Introductory Chemistry, Introductory Physics and Organic Chemistry.

January 2016 - Present

Teaching Assistant at Biology Department at Wesleyan University

Assist students in the Introductory Biology course by holding biweekly review sessions and being available for questions and extra help.

September 2015 - December 2015

Farm Hand at O & F Farms

Picked and planted produce in the field, maintained the storefront greenhouse, and ran the cash register.

May 2014 - Present

Sales Associate at Free People

Assisted customers in the dressing room, organized the floor displays, and worked the cash register.

September 2013 - January 2014

Wakeboarding, Waterskiing and Bunk Instructor at French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts

Taught watersports to camper 9-17 and acted as a bunk counselor in the evenings.

May 2013 - August 2013

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