Ilianna Walker--CV
ILIANNA WALKER
· 2400 N Arizona Ave #2134 Chandler, AZ 85225 ·------------ · · iliannawalker19@gmailcom ·
Dedicated, multilingual graduate candidate seeking admission into an entry-level position within the work force. An excellent communicator with proven ability to establish rapport, confidence, and trust with colleagues, students, and faculty advisors. Able to adapt and be effective within a variety of different environments, realized partly through volunteer and educational settings. Recent graduate of Brigham Young University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in English with a pre-med focus. Linguistic capabilities include fluency in English, Spanish, and German.
EDUCATION
JUNE 2019
BACHELOR OF ARTS, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY Major: English, Cum Laude
RELATED EXPERIENCES
JANUARY 2018 – JUNE 2019
WRITING CONSULTANT, BYU RESEARCH & WRITING CENTER
Individually focused on and consulted university students on multiple writing genres, such as rhetorical analysis, research papers, literature reviews, and personal narratives, from over 802 different courses. Developed effective interpersonal skills through one-on-one tutorials, became efficient in understanding instructions and mastering new formatting and citation information, and cultivated an interest in constant learning and growth.
OCTOBER 2018 – JUNE 2019
UTAH VALLEY CLINIC TRANSLATOR, UTAH VALLEY CLINIC
Individually focused and translated doctors’ orders, instructions, and questions to Spanish- speaking patients. Worked in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and good bed-side manner. Developed personal-level interaction skills and trust with patients in a foreign environment with a language barrier, allowing for the ability to focus on patients as individuals rather than cases.
APRIL 2018 – AUGUST 2018 AND JANUARY 2019 – APRIL 2019
RWC SOCIAL MEDIA AND VIDEO TEAM, BYU RESEARCH & WRITING CENTER
Worked within a group of 3-4 colleagues and focused on creating visually appealing social media content, writing and filming recruitment videos, and using Adobe Premiere for instructional citation videos. Increased ability to think quickly and effectively, especially in unprecedented situations and channeled passion for serving and writing into tangible products to benefit the university population.
JANUARY 2018 – APRIL 2018
ANATOMY ACADEMY, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSTY ANATOMY PROGRAM
Group-setting outreach program with 6th grade students in Utah Valley, aimed at combating childhood obesity, promoting healthy living, and encouraging the pursuit of higher education through the teaching of anatomy and basic nutrition. Created unique and inclusive lesson plans and activities, worked with young students on the weekly basis, and collaborated with peers on ideas and concepts taught. Developed patience with learning new skills and methods and working with others in a synergistic manner.
SEPTEMBER 2017 – DECEMBER 2017
VOLUNTEER TUTOR, SEEDS OF SUCCESS
Volunteer one-on-one tutoring for students K-12 within Utah Valley, with tutoring opportunities in math, science, social studies, reading, or English. Utilized knowledge primarily in English and reading, focusing on ESL students, to help them gain valuable comprehension skills and increase their reading levels. Practiced and further improved teaching and communication skills, specifically, with young students.
MAY 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2017
HOME-HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, PRIVATE CARE
Coordinated and carried out personalized home-health care for elderly male patient. Assisted with daily tasks, such as hygiene care, food preparation, and cognitive entertainment. Worked in a structured and timely environment, allowing for the development of refined skills, such as learning previously unknown routines and practices, patience, and time-management.
MAY 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2017
PHYSICIAN SHADOWING, BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM
Observed and shadowed several physicians in their various fields of expertise, such as: pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, trauma, cardiology, and orthopedics. Witnessed routine check-ups, patient consultations, surgery preparations, surgeries, and post-op appointments. Worked in a demanding setting with trained professionals, allowing for the development of active listening skills and an augmentation in desire to serve and continue within the medical field.
JULY 2016 – DECEMBER 2016
OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGY INTERNSHIP, LONE STAR OB/GYN PRACTICE
Worked on a one-on-one basis with Dr. Peter Kuhl, M.D., attending patient appointments, sonograms/ultrasounds, vaginal births, cesarean sections, and post-menopausal management. In addition to practical skills developed, like open communication skills and the ability to be flexible, Dr. Kuhl took time to personally teach characteristics like charity, compassion, and kindness to all patients, regardless of their social or economic situation.
AWARDS AND HONORS
• Fall 2013 – June 2019: Brigham Young Grant
• Fall 2018: Multicultural Student Scholarship
• Winter 2017 – Winter 2019: Bexar County Medical Scholarship
• Winter 2019: English Symposium Presenter 2
ILIANNA WALKER
· 2400 N Arizona Ave #2134 Chandler, AZ 85225 ·------------ · · iliannawalker19@gmailcom ·
Dedicated, multilingual graduate candidate seeking admission into an entry-level position within the work force. An excellent communicator with proven ability to establish rapport, confidence, and trust with colleagues, students, and faculty advisors. Able to adapt and be effective within a variety of different environments, realized partly through volunteer and educational settings. Recent graduate of Brigham Young University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in English with a pre-med focus. Linguistic capabilities include fluency in English, Spanish, and German.
EDUCATION
JUNE 2019
BACHELOR OF ARTS, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY Major: English, Cum Laude
RELATED EXPERIENCES
JANUARY 2018 – JUNE 2019
WRITING CONSULTANT, BYU RESEARCH & WRITING CENTER
Individually focused on and consulted university students on multiple writing genres, such as rhetorical analysis, research papers, literature reviews, and personal narratives, from over 802 different courses. Developed effective interpersonal skills through one-on-one tutorials, became efficient in understanding instructions and mastering new formatting and citation information, and cultivated an interest in constant learning and growth.
OCTOBER 2018 – JUNE 2019
UTAH VALLEY CLINIC TRANSLATOR, UTAH VALLEY CLINIC
Individually focused and translated doctors’ orders, instructions, and questions to Spanish- speaking patients. Worked in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and good bed-side manner. Developed personal-level interaction skills and trust with patients in a foreign environment with a language barrier, allowing for the ability to focus on patients as individuals rather than cases.
APRIL 2018 – AUGUST 2018 AND JANUARY 2019 – APRIL 2019
RWC SOCIAL MEDIA AND VIDEO TEAM, BYU RESEARCH & WRITING CENTER
Worked within a group of 3-4 colleagues and focused on creating visually appealing social media content, writing and filming recruitment videos, and using Adobe Premiere for instructional citation videos. Increased ability to think quickly and effectively, especially in unprecedented situations and channeled passion for serving and writing into tangible products to benefit the university population.
JANUARY 2018 – APRIL 2018
ANATOMY ACADEMY, BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSTY ANATOMY PROGRAM
Group-setting outreach program with 6th grade students in Utah Valley, aimed at combating childhood obesity, promoting healthy living, and encouraging the pursuit of higher education through the teaching of anatomy and basic nutrition. Created unique and inclusive lesson plans and activities, worked with young students on the weekly basis, and collaborated with peers on ideas and concepts taught. Developed patience with learning new skills and methods and working with others in a synergistic manner.
SEPTEMBER 2017 – DECEMBER 2017
VOLUNTEER TUTOR, SEEDS OF SUCCESS
Volunteer one-on-one tutoring for students K-12 within Utah Valley, with tutoring opportunities in math, science, social studies, reading, or English. Utilized knowledge primarily in English and reading, focusing on ESL students, to help them gain valuable comprehension skills and increase their reading levels. Practiced and further improved teaching and communication skills, specifically, with young students.
MAY 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2017
HOME-HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, PRIVATE CARE
Coordinated and carried out personalized home-health care for elderly male patient. Assisted with daily tasks, such as hygiene care, food preparation, and cognitive entertainment. Worked in a structured and timely environment, allowing for the development of refined skills, such as learning previously unknown routines and practices, patience, and time-management.
MAY 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2017
PHYSICIAN SHADOWING, BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM
Observed and shadowed several physicians in their various fields of expertise, such as: pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, trauma, cardiology, and orthopedics. Witnessed routine check-ups, patient consultations, surgery preparations, surgeries, and post-op appointments. Worked in a demanding setting with trained professionals, allowing for the development of active listening skills and an augmentation in desire to serve and continue within the medical field.
JULY 2016 – DECEMBER 2016
OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGY INTERNSHIP, LONE STAR OB/GYN PRACTICE
Worked on a one-on-one basis with Dr. Peter Kuhl, M.D., attending patient appointments, sonograms/ultrasounds, vaginal births, cesarean sections, and post-menopausal management. In addition to practical skills developed, like open communication skills and the ability to be flexible, Dr. Kuhl took time to personally teach characteristics like charity, compassion, and kindness to all patients, regardless of their social or economic situation.
AWARDS AND HONORS
• Fall 2013 – June 2019: Brigham Young Grant
• Fall 2018: Multicultural Student Scholarship
• Winter 2017 – Winter 2019: Bexar County Medical Scholarship
• Winter 2019: English Symposium Presenter 2