Honor Society® member
Kenice James
- biology/pre-med
- Class of 2027
- Pembroke Township, Illinois
Member since November 2022
About
I am currently a junior at The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. I have participated in the Stem Academy, Student Government Association, and Biology Club. I have held the position of the sophomore class senator as well. As of now I am a residential assistant on campus and I am a part of the Student Election Board. I am from Illinois where I graduated from Saint Anne Community High School. Now I am pursuing a Bachelors degree in Biology pre-med. Upon completion I am looking to attend medical school to become an anesthesiologist.
Education
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
biology (pre-med)
2023 – Present
Honors and awards
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National Society of Leadership and Success
An organization that offered exclusive tools to me for demonstrating academic success at their campus. It is a prestigious honor where students are transformed into leaders.
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Deans list
An academic honor that was used to recognize me by determining my GPA. Typically used for a specific semester
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Honor society
An organization that encourages academic achievement, enhance leadership skills
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Honor Roll
An list that recognizes students who performs above an 3.0 at an institution.
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National Society of High School Scholars
An organization that provided me with resume tips and letter of recommendation,mendation to help me prepare my college journey
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National honor society
An award that I received in high school for obtaining a GPA higher than 3.5 during junior and sophomore year
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Anesthesiologist
Physican Assistant- Graduate school interests
Meharry Medical College
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
University of Illinois college of Medicine- Outside the classroom
In my free time I enjoy skating, writing music and dance. I also have a thing for playing cards like Uno or even Dominoes. Sometimes I enjoy reading the Bible as well.
Experience
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sales associate
I worked at my college town beauty supply store for a couple of months where we stocked supplies, advertised wigs and bundles to customers, kept the store clean and did inventory.
Oct 2023 – Dec 2023
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certified nursing assistant (cna)
I was employed at Herscher, Illinois assisted living facility and I currently work at Citadel Healthcare. Some responsibilities are dressing, bathing, feeding patients. Providing daily documentation and report to the nurse. Clean patients room, make bed, use Hoyer lifts, wheelchair and sit to stand. Pass food trays and make food requests for patients.
Jun 2022 – Present
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mcdonald's crew member
At McDonald's my responsibilities were taking orders, preparing food, cleaning equipment, cashing out orders and assisting customers as needed. Through this experience I gained soft skills such as communication, problem solving, teamwork, leadership, adaptability, time management, and professionalism.
Oct 2020 – Present
Volunteering
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During my sophomore year I held the position of being a a sophomore class senator. I volunteered at a facility called Neighbor to Neighbor that provides meals, toiletries, and groceries to the homeless.
Neighbot to Neighbor
Nov 2025
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I assisted my university with events that were held during homecoming we held a 'Paint a Paw' where we set up painting supplies and assisted with cleanups.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Oct 2024
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Our university invited a group of to host an event where we packaged beans and rice for those who were less fortunate. Each bot that we filled up was an opportunity to ring the bell which signified how close we were to our goal.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Sep 2023
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Welcome Greeter- checked those who were donating blood into the facility, provided snacks, baked treats, checked in on patients, help setup and cleaned up.
American Red Cross
Aug 2021 – May 2023
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Intermediate
Additional information
Organizations
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stem
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biology club
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phi sigma pi
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student government association
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honor society
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national society of leadership and success
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national society of high school scholars
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beta club
