Mikayla-Jo Worm
Neuroscience Undergraduate Student
Vancouver,CA
Summary
I am a compassionate and motivated neuroscience student with hands-on experience in experimental design, data analysis, and neurobiology techniques. Skilled in laboratory-based coursework and comfortable working both independently and in collaborative team environments. Eager to learn new methods, contribute collaboratively, and support meaningful research that could help restore lost function in the nervous system.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Gym Operations Staff
UBC Recreation
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, organized, and safe workspaces to support team efficiency and safety.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills by working with diverse clients and staff in a customer-focused environment.
Summer Student in Sports and Recreation
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations - FSIN
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Served as Mission Staff for the North American Indigenous Games in Halifax; coordinated and supported Indigenous youth athletes.
- Organized group activities and mentored participants to build community and inspire personal growth.
- Demonstrated professionalism by following workplace policies and collaborating across teams.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's Restaurant
04.2019 - 08.2022
- Mentored junior staff to improve performance, ensure food safety, and deliver excellent customer service.
- Trained team members through hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises aligned with company protocols.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration by facilitating open communication among crew members.
- Set a positive example by consistently providing efficient, high-quality service in a high-pressure environment.
- Maintained accurate training records by documenting progress in internal tracking systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Aden Bowman Collegiate
Saskatoon, Canada 05.2001 -
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Experimental Techniques
EEG, EMG, tissue dissections (Aplysia, crayfish), extracellular and intracellular recordings, voltage clamp techniques
Data Analysis
Statistical reasoning, data visualization, experimental design, hypothesis testing
Programming Languages
Python, R
Accomplishments
Scholarships: Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Award (2023)
Writing Award (2022)
Scholarship: Warrior Up Award (2022)
Wrestling Provincial Championships: Placed 2nd place (2022)
Certification
First Aid
Research Experience
Student Research: Investigating Memory and Decision-Making on Amnesia (UBC 2023, NSCI 201)
Student Research: Genes, Biological Sex, and Exercise. Impact on Cognitive Health (UBC 2023, NSCI 200)
Student Research: Investigating Alzheimer's: Amyloid Beta Accumulation and the Antimicrobial Hypothesis (UBC 2024, NSCI 302)
Timeline
Mental Health First Aid
08-2023
Summer Student in Sports and Recreation
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations - FSIN
04.2023 - 08.2023
Gym Operations Staff
UBC Recreation
01.2023 - Current
First Aid
01-2023
Crew Trainer
McDonald's Restaurant
04.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
University of British Columbia
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Aden Bowman Collegiate
05.2001 -