Tyler Prager

trp11@my.fsu.edu | 700 N Woodward Ave | Tallahassee, FL 32304 | 561.504.0235

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Education
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL May 2015
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Biological Science
GPA: 3.62
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Work Experience
Woodlands, Tallahassee, FL September 2013-present
Leasing agent, responsible for giving tours, signing leases, answering phones, and filing paperwork. I also
was in charge of many marketing tasks including, working housing fairs, giving students promos on campus,
and various other events.
Camp Counselor at Levis JCC, Boca Raton, FL June 2012-August 2012, June 2013-August 2013
Supervised the daily activities of a group of campers, aged 10-12, and attended daily staff meetings.
Promoted camper friendships and aided in fair conflict resolution, working closely to integrate campers with
special needs into the camp group.
KSR X-Ray, Boca Raton, FL June 2009-August 2012
Worked in the warehouse where all the x-ray film was stored. I would get the customers order, package the
film in the appropriate box, and put the correct paperwork on it. At the end of each day, I loaded up the UPS
truck for the film to be sent to the customer.
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Volunteer Experience
Hospital Volunteer (Endo Unit) at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Tallahassee, FL January 2014-present
I assist patients before and after surgery with various tasks, such as transporting them in and out of the
hospital, sanitizing their beds before and after surgery, and cater to their requests to make their experience
the most pleasant possible.
Research Assistant at the Biomedical Research Facility Spring 2013-present
Supervisor: Dr. Paul Trombley
Work to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate neuronal excitability and the
efficacy of synaptic transmission. Assist with the experimental approach using primary neuronal culture,
brain slices, and patch-clamp electrophysiology to examine mice and their dopamine receptors in the
olfactory bulb.
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Extracurricular Activities
American Medical Student Association (AMSA) January 2014-present
AMSA is one of the most prestigious pre-medical organizations in the country. During the year, we pride
ourselves on community service and helping those in need by participating in events such as Relay for Life
and organizing trips to homeless shelters to provide medical care to those in need.
Honors Students Association August 2011-present
I am a second year inducted member in HSA. I attend all meetings and social events that try to help other
students gain info about the association. I am on track to get the 18 honors credits necessary to receive the
Honors Medallion
(Phi Eta Sigma) Freshman Honor Society March 2012-present
A prestigious FSU freshman honor society whose main goal is to branch out to rural schools in Tallahassee
and help mentor, tutor, and teach underprivileged kids which will raise the literacy rate and the number of
college bound students in country.
KT (Phi Kappa Tau) Fraternity Fall 2011-present
We hold chapter meetings once a week and discuss future events that can better help the community and
other kids around the world. Our philanthropy in called Dancing with the Greeks, where we raise money for
Hole in the Wall Camps, which is a camp that allows children with terminal illnesses to go to camp.