Katherine LeBlanc
Franklin
Summary
Motivated undergraduate student in biological science with a passion for molecular and health sciences and associated research. High achievement in courses pertaining to the biological sciences as well as deep understanding of associated biological processes. Willing to put in effort to quickly develop more advanced field research and clinical skills and strengthen understanding of research concepts and interests.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Learn to Skate Instructor
FMC Ice Sports
06.2024 - Current
- Developed thorough lesson plans each week for an 8-week session, allowing each student to graduate to the next class
- Worked personally with students to give individual pointers, allowing students to remain on similar levels throughout the class
- Developed out of class plans with parents to aid in students' development and ensure success throughout the program
- Worked closely with other instructors to instruct the class based on personal strengths, ensuring the class ran optimally and efficiently throughout
Part-time Manager
Puck Stop Pro Shop (Family-Owned)
11.2022 - Current
- Worked with customers to make sure their skates were tailored to their needs and made sure they got any other accessories needed
- Maintained stock within the shop and alerted the owner when supplies were low to ensure the shop always had full stock
- Made supply runs to a local supplier and made frequent trips to the postal center to ship orders out of the shop
- Created weekly schedules that ensured the shop was open during the most efficient hours and provided equal hours for each employee
Teacher's Assistant
University of Vermont
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared necessary materials before the start of each weekly lab to ensure lab started on time and ran smoothly when students arrived
- Helped demonstrate each lab and explained key purposes and outcomes for laboratory activities to ensure students understood the biological concepts shown and their importance
- Answered questions throughout the duration of the lab to strengthen understanding of laboratory procedures and maintain efficiency
- Worked with the Graduate Teacher's Assistant to make certain that each student was keeping up with course material and getting any assistance needed
Undergraduate Researcher
Carr Lab, Larner College of Medicine
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained cell lines through cell splitting and counting twice weekly to ensure health and longevity of cells to use in the laboratory
- Extracted RNA to be transcribed into cDNA and ran qPCR tests to test effectiveness of various drugs
- Worked closely with graduate researchers to split laboratory tasks, increasing the efficiency of the laboratory work completed
- Analyzed data using Microsoft Excel and presented findings to the laboratory team to increase team effort and awareness of laboratory progress
Babysitter
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Created daily schedules during the summer that nurtured the child's mental and physical development
- Made sure the child got from school to their extracurricular activities and continued to implement various activities to help their mental and physical development
- Prepared meals and snacks throughout the day to ensure the child's nutritious needs were met
- Created a lasting relationship with the the child and their family that continued beyond my employment with the family
Barista
Marylou's Coffee
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided customers with excellent customer service, paying close attention to detail to ensure each customer was satisfied with their experience
- Able to handle several tasks, maintaining customer satisfaction while keeping the store clean and orderly
- Problem solved when issues arose with customers or other baristas, ensuring a positive environment throughout the store
- Worked closely with a small team, dividing work based on strengths while also helping each other when needed to maintain a smooth environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science, Political Science
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT05.2026
Skills
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Multitasking
- Problem Solving
- Research
- Basic Laboratory Skills
- Data gathering
- R Studio
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
University of Vermont
08.2025 - 12.2025
Undergraduate Researcher
Carr Lab, Larner College of Medicine
09.2024 - 01.2025
Learn to Skate Instructor
FMC Ice Sports
06.2024 - Current
Part-time Manager
Puck Stop Pro Shop (Family-Owned)
11.2022 - Current
Barista
Marylou's Coffee
06.2021 - 04.2022
Babysitter
01.2020 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science, Political Science
University of Vermont