Alexandra P. Teran has extensive clinical and research experience in both the United States and Honduras. She has a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Bachelor of Humanities in Spanish and Portuguese from the University of Arizona. Her research has focused on early childhood development and parenting relationships through video coding. Clinically, she has volunteered in emergency rooms and hospitals in Arizona, providing translation services and assisting with patient care. She also participated in a medical brigade in Honduras. Teran has experience tutoring and teaching physiology labs. On campus, she has held leadership roles in several honor societies and organizations related to her pre-health career goals.

1. ALEXANDRA P. TERAN
9412 E. Hidden Spur Trail Scottsdale, AZ, 85255
480.329.1986 ateran2@email.arizona.edu
EDUCATION AND HONORS
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Physiology, May 2015
Bachelor of Humanities in Spanish and Portuguese, May 2015
Biochemistry Minor; GPA: Overall 3.55, Major Physiology College of Medicine
Skills: EndNote, Data Entry, PICCOLO Video Coding, EA Coding
Spanish (fluent), Portuguese (proficient), Microsoft, CPR Certification
Scholarship: Wildcat Excellence Scholarship, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Dean’s
List in Physiology Fall 2011, Fall 2014, Recognition Physiology Undergraduate Student with
Distinction Spring 2014
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, Early Developmental Studies Lab
Dr. Ann Mastergeorge, Lab Director, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, January 2014-present
 Video Coded videos and data collection to assess Parent Interactions with Children
Observations Linked to Outcomes. Asses parenting relationships with children during
development on PICCOLO scale coding categories; Affection, Responsiveness,
Encouragement, Teaching
 Video Coded for Emotional Availability from clips from Partners in Parenting
Education Programs (PIPE)
 Performed literature searches on current research topics using EndNote library
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Emergency Department Volunteer, Pre-Med Volunteer Program
Emergency Room Department, UMC South Campus Kino, Tucson, AZ, January 2014-present
 Translated for Hispanic patients
 Attended to patients in waiting area
 Assisted nurses with patient care and family comfort
In Hospital Volunteer, Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Emergency Room Department, Inpatient Pediatric Floor, Medical Records, Bio-behavioral
Health, Physical Therapy, Outpatient Surgery, Phoenix, AZ, Summer 2013, 2014, present
 Assisted nurses in post-operative tasks
 Entered patent medical records into computer systems
 Bathed, fed, and tended to pediatric patients in hospital
 Contributed in leading bio-behavioral sessions
 Translated for Hispanic families and patients

2. Medical Brigade, Global Medical Brigades
Tegucigalpa, Honduras, March 2014
 Provided free medical clinics for 2 different communities in Honduras
 Triaged patients and families
 Recorded data on patients from clinic
 Shadowed and translated for physicians attending to patients
 Sorted and distributed medication under supervision of pharmacist
Sports Coordinator, Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Prescott, AZ, August 2014
 Supervised sports for Phoenix Children’s Hospital Camp Rainbow
 Led campers in sports activities and task
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Tutor, AVIVA Children’s Center
Tucson Arizona, August 2014-present
 Tutored residents of Children Villages in homework and school related tasks in
afterschool tutor room
PSIO 201 Preceptor, Department of Physiology, Dr. Claudia Stanescu,
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Spring 2014
 Assisted Teaching Assistant in lab tasks for Physiology 201 students
 Presented lab related presentations topics
 Facilitated students in lab tasks and performance
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
GMB Community Outreach Chair, Global Medical Brigades Club, August 2014-May2015
 Worked as Community Outreach Chair for Global Medical Brigades
 Administered and led community service events for club members at food shelters,
charity walks, clothing donations, food collections, children group homes
CHIMES Junior Honorary, August 2013-May 2014
 Selected as member of Honorary based on community service, academics, and
leadership
 Graduated with CHIMES Chord
Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honorary, August 2013-present
 Served as assistant to Sergeant at Arms, disciplinary board of club
 Participated in ongoing health and philanthropy events
 Graduated with AED chord
Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, August 2011-May 2015
 Standards Committee Member (Disciplinary Position)
 Alumni Member