1. KATELYN NICHOLE CANTRELL
P.O Box 477, Grundy, Va 24614, 276-244-0555, knc2bd@uvawise.edu
EDUCATION
AUGUST 2011- MAY 2015 The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Wise, VA
CHEMISTRY, BACHELOR OF ARTS
Minor : Biology
WORK EXPERIENCE
AUGUST 2012- MAY 2015 The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Wise, VA
RESIDENT ADIVSOR
Managed a university residence hall floor of 24 diverse undergraduate students
Enforced University and Residence Life rules and regulations resulting in an orderly,
safe and enjoyable living environment
Conducted monthly floor meetings allowing the residents to build friendships by
engaging them to interact through activities
SUMMER 2014 The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Wise, VA
BIOLOGY TEACHER FOR UPWARD BOUND
Provided students with an introductory level biology course to promote a better
understanding and enjoyment for science
SUMMER 2012- PRESENT The University of Virginia’s College at Wise Wise, VA
TUTOR/COUNSELOR FOR UPWARD BOUND
Tutored high school students in Math, Biology, and Chemistry
Mentored uprising seniors on making decisions for college
RESIDENT ADVISOR FOR UPWARD BOUND
Helped organize weekly activities for high school students in order to give the
students an opportunity for social growth and development
RELEVANT SKILLS AND COURSEWORK
LABORATORY SKILLS
I have a strong science background in courses such as general chemistry, general biology,
analytical chemistry, and organic chemistry. I can perform procedures such as titrations,
calibrations, the use of pH meters, interpreting nuclear magnetic resonance and infrared, and I
am proficient in pipetting.
COURSEWORK
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, FALL 2012-SPRING 2013
Learned how to properly identify organic structures using NMR and IR
Obtained knowledge about important organic reactions including acid/base,
substitution, and elimination
2. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, FALL 2013
Learned how to efficiently titrate to determine the endpoint of a reaction
Developed an understanding of both liquid and gas chromatography
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2010-2015 Southwest Virginia First Tech Challenge (FTC) Qualifier
April 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 UVa Wise Day of Service
April 2013, 2014, 2015 Chancellor Prior Campus Cleanup
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Fall 2011-Spring 2015 Academic Dean’s List
2011-2012 Emerging Leader Award
2011-2012 CRC Freshman in Chemistry Award
2013- 2014 Greek Woman of the Year Award
2013-2014 Residence Life Community Builder of the Year Award
2014-2015 Outstanding Student Leader Award
2015 American Chemical Society Outstanding Chemist Award
REFERENCES
Dr. Margie Tucker, Department Chair, Professor of Chemistry at The University of
Virginia’s College at Wise; 1 College Ave. Wise, Va 24293
Phone: 276-328-0224 Email: mat5w@uvawise.edu
Dr. Galen Sedo, Professor of Chemistry at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise;
1 College Ave. Wise, Va 24293
Phone: 276-328-0203 Email: gjs9z@uvawise.edu
Joshua Justice, Director of Housing and Residence Life at The University of Virginia’s
College at Wise; 1 College Ave. Wise, Va 24293
Phone: 276-376-4513 Email: jvj6e@uvawise.edu
