Tania Tachhnim 

Chico, CA- (530) 487 2280 - tachhnimtania@gmail.com 

California State University Chico, California.                                                                         2024 -Present 

Master of Science ( MS), Major- Biological Science 

University of Chittagong, Chattagram, Bangladesh                                                                           2014-2015 

Master of Science (MS), Major- Botany – 3.73/4.00 

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Major- Botany – 3.39/4.00 

 

Lab Assistant- College of Agriculture, CSU, Chico, CA.                                               September 2024-Present 

·        Setting up lab equipment and analyzing and cataloging samples. 

·        Checking equipments, stock solutions and labelling, sorting, and storing lab samples. 

Assistant Teacher -Mawna Multilateral High School, Bangladesh.                          February 2017 – June 2024 

·        Teaching Science, Biology to 20-25 students per class. 

·        Preparing year-long curriculum and weekly lesson plans for all students. 

·        Monitoring and evaluating student progress and working with students one-on-one. 

Assistant Teacher -Daffodil International School, Bangladesh.                                  June 2015 – January 2017 

·        Preparing lessons, units and projects to complete learning objectives. 

·        Encouraging students to explore learning opportunities and career paths. 

Executive officer - Ideal Overseas Education & Consultancy, Bangladesh.                   Dec 2014 – May 2015 

·        Advising students, and parents on the effective use of digital learning tools. 

·        Gathering information from educators, support staff, students, and parents. 

·        Performing other tasks assigned by supervisor or manager from time to time. 

Manager ( part time) - Tastebud Restaurant, Dhaka, Bangladesh.                                    Dec 2013 – Dec 2015 

      •     Escorted customers to their tables and ensured they are settled comfortably.

      •     Presented the menu to customers, answered queries, and made suggestions if necessary.

      •     Performed other tasks assigned by supervisor or manager from time to time.

 

Dr. Geszvain’s Lab, CSU Chico, CA                                                                                       August 2024-present 

Master’s Thesis: Identifying genes for Mn oxidation in Pseudomonas Putida GB-1 

·        Conducting experiments related to bacterial physiology for Mn oxidation. 

·        Collect and analyze data in laboratory. 

Graduate Research Work - University of Chittagong, Bangladesh                                             Jan 2015-Jan 2017 

Thesis title: “Comparative study on phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of in vitro grown and wild Pogostemon benghalensis (Burm. F.) O. Kuntze 

·        Conducting experiments related to plant physiology and ecological studies. 

·        Collect and analyze data in both laboratory and field settings. 

·        Maintain and care for research plant specimens. 

·        Contribute to literature reviews and data interpretation. 

·        Collaborate with a team of researchers to achieve project goals. 

 

·        NST Fellowship- National Science and Technology awarded for research work in 2018. 

·        Teacher, Biology Department, at Science Coaching, a center for students from various schools. 2 years: 2014 – 2016. 

·        Health Camp Management in village at Rajbari, Bangladesh. In association with Rotary Club International. (March, 2018) 

·        Good communication skills. 

·        MS Office- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel. 

·        Team Management and Leadership. 

·        Extremely hardworking and self-motivated. 

·        Good writing skills and ability to meet deadlines. 

·        Language : English, Bengali.