Farida Elsayed

FARIDA H.E Address: 2916 Clairmont Rd, Apt 2212, Atlanta GA 30329 || Phone:- || Email:- Education Georgia State University, Atlanta GA Aug 2014 – May 2016 • Masters of Science in Biology (Thesis Option), Neurobiology and Behavior o Cumulative GPA: 4.0 / 4.0 The American University in Cairo, Egypt (AUC) Sep 2008 – Jun 2013 • Bachelor of Science in Biology o Cumulative GPA: 3.563 / 4.0 – Highest Honors o Minor #1: Chemistry o Minor #2: Art o Other: Tissue Culture Laboratory junior assistant o Awards: ▪ High Honor Award for Junior Class of 2012, Biology ▪ High Honor Award for Senior Class of 2013, Biology Research Experience • Neuroscience Institute, Department of Biology, Georgia State University, Atlanta GA Aug 2014 – May 2016 Graduate Research Assistant, Derby Lab • My research focused on testing proprietary mixtures (SwellSmell®) added to shrimp (L.vannamai) feed pellets in the hopes that these mixtures enhance feeding consumption and attractability thus growth. These mixtures are relatively cheaper than commercially used feed enhancers and are also environmentally friendly. Thesis in Review. • Conducted various experiments, including feed pellet analysis, feed pellet optimization, behavioral quanti_ication and analysis, experimental design including controls and crustacean care and handling o Publications: “Krill Meal Enhances Performance of Feed Pellets through Concentration-Dependent Prolongation of Consumption by Paci_ic White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei” Charles D. Derby1,*, Farida H. Elsayed1, Samantha A. Williams1, Christian González1, MiNa Choe1, Anant S. Bharadwaj2, and George W. Chamberlain2 1Neuroscience Institute and Department of Biology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA 2Integrated Aquaculture International, St. Louis, Missouri, USA *Corresponding Author. Email address:- Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Biology, AUC Sep 2012 – May 2013 Research Assistant • Performed tissue culture and orthopedic implant research to determine the biocompatibility of nyloncoated carbon _iber for prosthetic hip and joint implants • Conducted various experiments, including cell culture preparation, cell-line propagation, reagent preparation, control optimization, MTT assay and related statistical work (StatView and R). o Publications “An in vitro Study of the Biocompatibility of Nylon-coated Carbon Fiber for Prosthetic Hip and Joint Implants” Farida Hesham1, Rami Srouji1, Aya Youssef 2, Asma Amleh2 1Department of Biology, The American University in Cairo, Egypt 2Biotechnology Program, The American University in Cairo, Egypt Work Experience Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Post-anesthesia care unit Intern, Johns Creek, GA Jun 2010 – Aug 2010 Assisted head nurses in patient care post-op: Vital signs, patient watch and recording data. • International Veterinarian Clinic Intern, Cairo Egypt Jan 2009 – Jun 2010 Assisted veterinarians in general tasks including: animal restraining, medicating and anesthesia assistance. • PetsMart Volunteer Atlanta,GA Jun 2011 – Aug 2011 • Worked in the cat adoption center. Tasks included cage hygiene, feeding, cat playtime and public education. Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta GA Feb 2018- May 2019 • Volunteered in the Guest Services Department. Tasks included helping guests with information about the aquarium, animals at the aquarium and conservation efforts carried out by the aquarium. • Volunteered in Life Support Systems. Tasks included helping with sand _ilter acidi_ication, pipe construction and destruction, pipe system cleaning and _ilter maintenance. • Volunteered on the Penguin Team. Tasks included the use of positive reinforcement to train the animals, feeding and cleaning. Atlanta Rocks! Indoor Climbing Gym, Atlanta GA Feb 2018-Dec 2018 • Assisted in customer service duties pertaining to cashier, waiver signing and data entry. • Helped and organized groups of children and adults in climbing activities and safety procedures. • Promoted a positive learning environment to encourage people to overcome their fears. Atlanta Wildlife Animal Rescue Effort (AWARE) October 2018- Present • Native Georgia wildlife handling, feeding, medicating and restraining including large and small waterfowl and birds, reptiles and mammals. • Assist in the daily care of injured and critical wildlife. • Assist in training new volunteers on basic protocols necessary for the smooth running of daily tasks. • Accommodate people bringing in injured animals by explaining important information about the center and our capacities. • Aid in the application and execution of safety and hygiene protocols. • Assist in the process of anesthesia and humane euthanasia. DeKalb County Animal Services by Lifeline Animal Project November 2019-Present • Assist in animal behavior training using positive reinforcement and non-aversion techniques. • Determining the most suitable home environment for each individual animal based on behavioral and physical background. • Frequent assisting in medical care including restraining, vaccinating and medicating (oral, topical, ocular and subcutaneous). • Ability to effectively read and verify medical information in a fast-paced work environment. • Ability to determine health issues on a consistent basis and reporting to the clinic. • Trained in humane euthanasia practices. • Working with volunteers, staff members and prospective adopters in a positive manner while being transparent with information given. • Matchmake potential adopter and/or fosters with animals based on knowledge of both animal and person. • Educate potential adopters and fosters on the responsibility of pet ownership while offering resources to aid them. • Ef_icient and accurate data entry, record keeping and _iling. • Pro_icient in the use of PetPoint to obtain and enter information pertaining to people and animals. • Answer questions from the public over the phone and in person pertaining to animal welfare, physical health and behavior needs. • Ability to work as a team member and help out as much as possible. • Willingness to learn new skills and improve existing ones. Teaching Experience OfUice of Supplemental Instruction, Georgia State University, Atlanta GA Graduate Supplemental Instruction Leader Aug 2014 – May 2016 • Appointed as Supplemental Instruction Leader for two introductory biology (BIOL 1103K and 1104K) courses for non-majors • Organize materials and facilitate peer led discussion sessions three times a week for academically challenging courses. • Promoted appropriate behavior by acting as a model student • Created activities that encouraged students to utilize study skills • Assisted in weekly data collection • Created interactive learning environment focusing on student interactions • Regular attendance Department of Biology, The American University in Cairo, Egypt University-Level Tutor Sep 2009 – May 2013 • Conducted tutoring sessions to students in various subjects, including Introductory Biology I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Comparative Anatomy, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Biopsychology, Genetics and Cell Biology • Assisted colleagues and other students in the aforementioned courses with emphasis on problem solving and grasping tough concepts Modern English School, Cairo Egypt High-School-Level Tutor Aug 2007 – Jun 2009 • Provided tutoring sessions for students who needed assistance with Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus and Critical Thinking. Skills • Communication: English (native _luency), Arabic (native _luency), German (_luent),French (intermediate), Spanish (beginner). • Technical Report writing, Presentation preparation and execution, Critique Writing, Project Preparation and Management Classroom Communication, Class Management and Planning, Teaching Session Design, Volunteer leading. • Programming: Microsoft Of_ice Suite, WordPress, StatView, R. • Laboratory Skills: Level I & Level II Laboratory Safety as per US regulations, Cell Culture Preparation, Maintenance and Propagation, Field Data Collection, Pipetting, Reagent Preparation, DNA & RNA Extraction, Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, MTT Assay, Biomaterial Handling, Water Quality Testing, Microscopic Dissection, Animal and Plant Dissection (Pro_icient), Animal (mammals, reptiles and birds) Care, Aquatic Animal Care and Handling, Basic Tank Filtration System working knowledge and Dynamics, Aquatic Life Feeding Behavior Analysis and Related Testing. • Other Skills: Basic First Aid and CPR, Certi_ied advanced open water (30 m/100ft max depth) Nitrox 32 diving certi_icate with limited visibility, Tri-Ox 30/30, Rescue, navigation and twin-tank primers.