Brooke Wood is a senior at Northern Illinois University studying Medical Laboratory Sciences with a 3.7 GPA. She has previous degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University in Biology and has taken additional courses at Western Michigan University. Her experience includes laboratory work in pain studies, microbiology research, and medical observation. She has worked as a server, tutor, substitute teacher, and home health care taker. Her volunteer experience involves fundraising and assisting at health clinics and homeless shelters. She has received academic honors and scholarships. Her hobbies include bike riding and playing piano.

1. 586 Aztec Dr. Carol Stream, Il 60188
Phone: 630-957-8922
E-Mail: brookemariewood@gmail.com Brooke.Wood
Education
B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences • 2015-Present • Northern Illinois University • Dekalb, Il
Major: Medical Laboratory Sciences Anticipated Graduation Date: April 2017
Cumulative GPA: 3.7
B.S. in Biology • 2010-2014 • Indiana Wesleyan University • Marion, In
Major: Biology/ Pre-Med Graduated: April 2014
Masters Courses • 2014-2015 • Western Michigan University • Kalamazoo, MI
Purpose of attendance was to complete prerequisites not fulfilled during my undergraduate career.
Professional LaboratoryExperience
University of Chicago • Pain Study • May 2013-September 2013
Worked alongside Dr. Larry Gray (MD) in the Pediatrics Emergency Room to determine psychological and physiological
responses to pain with and without technological distraction.
Indiana Wesleyan University • Microbiology • September 2013- April 2014
Worked alongside Dr. Sattley to cultivate bacteria from Antarctic Lake Hoare, isolate DNA via PCR, and sequence genome
in order to find new bacterial species.
Work History
Server • Buffalo Wild Wings • September 2015 – Present
Successful serving requires a great deal of multi-tasking, communication, and customer service skills. The purpose of this
job was not to enhance my resume, but to monetarily enhance my quality of life as a student.
Upper level Biology Tutor • Northern Illinois University • September 2015-May 2016
Primary responsibilities consisted of teaching confusing concepts to students and teach successful study habits. Courses
taught were: Anatomy, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Cellular biology, Principles of Biology, Genetics, and
Human Biology.
Substitute teacher • PESG • September 2014 – May 2015
Primary responsibilities consisted of following instructions left by teacher, maintaining a controlled classroom
environment, teaching students new material, and enforcing standard classroom protocol.
Home Health Care Taker • Reliable Home Care Providers • June 2014-September 2015

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The primary responsibilities of a caretaker are to accompany elderly patients in daily activities and provide assistance for
those who struggle with autonomous living.
Principles of Biology Tutor • Indiana Wesleyan University • September 2012-April 2014
Primary responsibilities consisted of teaching confusing concepts to students and teach successful study habits.
Human Anatomy Tutor • Indiana Wesleyan University • January 2014-April 2014
Primary responsibilities consisted of teaching confusing concepts to students and teach successful study habits.
Medical Observation Experience
Dr. Roger Maillefer • MD • April 2011
Voluntarily shadowed a General Surgeon during outpatient rounds.
Dr. Steven Phillips • MD • January 2014 – June 2014
Voluntarily shadowed Family Practitioner through daily routines
Leadership Positions
Senator • Student Government Association • September 2012-April 2013
Primary responsibilities are to provide information to and from my assigned dormitory, deal with complaints, and
consistently provide surveys in order to better the environment of the dorm.
Pre-Med Senior Mentor • October 2013-April 2014
I was assigned to mentor several freshman pre-med students. Primary responsibilities were to meet once a week and help
them adjust to college life as well as provide advice for struggling students.
Volunteer Experience
Wayside Homeless Shelter • February 2016
Volunteered during fundraiser walk for the homeless. Responsibilities included maintaining and running the raffle.
Bridges to Health • Health Care Facility • October 2012

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Volunteered at free health clinic to uninsured Grant County residents by taking vitals of patients and to write down
complaints before taking them to see the doctor.
Wayside Homeless Shelter • February 2011 & 2012
Volunteered at homeless shelter during fundraiser walk. Responsibilities included maintaining and running the raffle.
Alumni Association • Indiana Wesleyan University • October 2012 & 2013
Volunteered to host a table at Homecoming Alumni Fundraiser Dinner. Responsibilities included talking with Alumni and
making them feel comfortable throughout the evening.
Chemistry Laboratory Instructor • Indiana Wesleyan University • April 2014
Volunteered on Middle School Day to teach middle school aged children about pH differences between common
household items.
Physics Laboratory Instructor • Mcculloch Middle School • April 2014
Volunteered to teach middle school aged children about sound and light waves.
Awards
Dean’s List • Indiana Wesleyan University • September 2010-Current
Achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher each semester.
Fred and Leveda Scripture Scholarship • Indiana Wesleyan University • September 2013
Show attributes of being a diligent student as well as keeping GPA of at least a 3.5
Hobbies
Bike Riding • Personal
Although this isn’t accredited by an official organization, bike riding is something I love to do. It is a way to relieve str ess
and adventure in my everyday life.
Piano • Wheaton College, Community School of the Arts • 1998-2010
At the age of 5, I started taking piano lessons; my lessons continued for 12 years. Upon graduating high school, my
lessons subsided, but my love for playing did not. Currently, I play for enjoyment and accompany vocalists as
opportunities present themselves. I believe music has helped me academically; my motor skills have also benefited
supported by my hand ambidexterity improvements.

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References
Yana Munoz • Reliable Home Care Providers Inc. • Supervisor
Service Coordinator/Supervisor
Phone: (312) 520 - 8188
Masih Shokrani • Ph.D., MT (ASCP) • Northern Illinois University
Professor of Chemistry
Office Phone: 815 – 753 – 6323
Email: mshokrani@niu.edu
Matthew Sattley • PhD • Indiana Wesleyan University
Professor of Biology & Microbiology Research Instructor
Email: Matthew.sattley@indwes.edu