Samia Tahir
1025 NE 126 Street Apt. #4
North Miami, FL. 33161
Cell: (786) 683-3559
e-mail: stahi001@fiu.edu
Objective: Opportunity to observe and volunteer for an optometrist. To further enrich my
knowledge in eye and patient care.
Education:
2006-present Florida International University
Degree: Pursuing a major in biology and minor in chemistry
2004-2006 Miami Dade College: Honors College
Degree: AA in Biology
2000-2004 North Miami Senior High
IB Program: Certificate
Volunteer Work:
2007-2009 Assisted with patient care under Dr. Rashid A. Tahir PTA
Therapeutic Health Specialist
2007 and 2008 Helped feed and sheltered the homeless for Project
Downtown
2004 Tutored students in the Math Lab at Miami Dade College
Honors/Recognitions:
2008 Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society
2008 Golden Key International Honour Society
2004-2006 Miami Dade College Dean’s List
2004 North Miami’s Lou Schick Scholarship Program
2004 Task Force 101 Scholarship: North Dade Medical Foundation
Language Skills: Fluent in English, Punjabi and Urdu
Research Projects:
2005 Title: Can limestone be used to protect pine trees from acid rain?
FIU: Honorable Mention
2008 Title: When Gambusia attacks: comparison of invasive and
noninvasive Gambusia
Partner: Therlinsie Fleurizard
Published:
2006 Miami Dade College Axis Magazine: Poem: “Death”