Desmynn Tappin

Taught foundational programming concepts using p5.js and Scratch, promoting interactive and creative learning experiences for students. Developed and iteratively refined lesson plans, leading to a 40% increase in student engagement and participation.

Created policy and advocacy strategy outline for healthcare initiatives and conducted stakeholder mapping to develop medical guidelines. Authored research abstract submitted to Australasian Viral Hepatitis Conference and supported healthcare capacity-building projects.

Executed literature reviews and performed data analysis to support medical research projects. Contributed innovative research ideas to enhance studies on healthcare advancements and patient outcomes.

Facilitated initiatives to expand accessibility to clinical shadowing programs for aspiring healthcare professionals, contributing to a 25% increase in program engagement. Partnered with healthcare professionals and educators to design and implement strategic outreach initiatives.

Assisted patients and visitors by directing them to appropriate hospital departments and staff, ensuring smooth navigation and access to care. Documented appointments and maintained accurate patient information to support administrative efficiency.

Delivered personalized one-on-one academic support in math, science, and writing, resulting in a 30% improvement in student performance and confidence. Designed tailored tutoring sessions that strengthened comprehension, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Delivered empathetic, confidential support to individuals navigating mental health challenges, contributing to a 35% improvement in reported emotional well-being. Developed individualized support plans tailored to each member’s unique needs, promoting resilience and emotional stability.

Activities and societies: Built a Restaurant Blog Web App – a full-stack capstone project. Implemented authentication (bcrypt, CSRF), RESTful routes, and Redux Thunks for async state. Deployed on Render: Restaurant Blog.

Completed a full-stack capstone project, a Restaurant Blog Web App, utilizing React, Redux, and Vite for the frontend, and Express, PostgreSQL, and Sequelize for the backend. Implemented authentication features including bcrypt and CSRF, developed RESTful routes, and integrated Redux Thunks for asynchronous state management. The project was successfully deployed on Render.

Activities and societies: Received an invite to be a part of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, focusing on comprehensive studies within the field. Received an invitation to join the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, recognizing academic achievement and commitment to excellence.