Spencer Wozniak

Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist

Coyne and Associates | San Diego, CA

Aug 2024 – Present

• Conducted individualized therapy sessions to help children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities using evidence-based ABA techniques.
• Implemented targeted interventions to develop functional communication for nonverbal children.
• Taught emotional regulation techniques to reduce negative emotions and challenging behaviors.
• Supported development of gross motor skills through structured play and movement-based activities.
• Collected and analyzed detailed session data in an electronic health record to track client progress, analyze behavioral trends, and refine interventions.
• Collaborated with caregivers to promote consistency across environments, ensure treatment compliance, and maintain behavioral improvements.
• Conducted hands-on training for new ABA therapists using a structured four-phase model.
• Delivered constructive feedback to trainees on clinical performance, professionalism, and data accuracy.
• Collaborated with Regional Directors to monitor trainee progress and ensure adherence to protocols.
• Participated in trainer meetings and contributed to updates in training procedures and clinical standards.

Medical Scribe

Memorial Healthcare | Owosso, MI

Jul 2023 – Aug 2024

• Assisted several emergency and internal medicine physicians in the ED and ICU by documenting histories, exam findings, procedures, orders, and assessment & plans for up to 20 patients per shift.
• Collected preliminary patient histories and medication lists to improve physician efficiency.
• Interpreted laboratory values to streamline documentation and highlight critical findings.
• Reviewed and abstracted data from medical charts to support clinical decision-making.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to support unit operations, including restocking rooms and delivering comfort items and basic support to patients.

Hospital Volunteer

Sparrow Hospital | Lansing, MI

Sep 2022 – Apr 2023

• Supported nursing staff in an inpatient unit by assisting with up to 40 patients per shift.
• Answered patient call lights to provide timely assistance with comfort, mobility, and basic care needs.
• Sat with patients who had no visitors, offering companionship, emotional support, and conversation during long or isolating hospital stays.
• Measured vital signs, transported patients within the hospital, and observed diagnostic imaging exams.

Biochemistry Research Assistant

Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI

Sep 2020 – Apr 2025

• Assisted in study startup activities and research protocol design under Dr. Michael Feig.
• Utilized software including Python, C++, Bash, and Excel to conduct statistical analyses, verify simulation accuracy, and refine artificial intelligence (AI) models to optimize performance.
• Developed AI models including convolutional and graph neural networks, and transformers.
• Curated and maintained large datasets to train AI algorithms for applications in biochemistry.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to present research findings and refine methodologies.

Publications

• Wozniak S, Janson G, Feig M. (2025). Accurate Predictions of Molecular Properties of Proteins via GNNs and Transfer Learning. JCTC.
• Wozniak S, Feig M. (2024). Diffusion and Viscosity in Mixed Protein Solutions. JPCB.

Other Projects

• Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Monoclonal Antibodies (Sep 2020 - Jan 2021)
• Evaluated the stability and solubility of various monoclonal antibody candidates for treating cancer in physiological conditions.
• Found the candidates to be structurally unstable and unsuitable for therapeutic use.
• Presented findings to a collaborator at Florida Atlantic University.

Sociology Research Assistant

Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI

Jan 2024 – Apr 2024

• Designed and launched a research project investigating the social determinants of electronic health record quality, including conducting literature reviews, and compiling and analyzing complex datasets with Dr. Stephen Gasteyer.

Other Projects

• The Social Determinants of EHR Quality in US Hospitals (Jan 2024 – Apr 2024)
• Compiled data from American Community Survey and American Hospital Association.
• Explored how social factors relate to electronic health record quality across US hospitals.
• Calculated odds ratios from a logistic regression to assess statistical significance.
• Presented a poster at 2024 University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum at MSU.

Founder & Tutor

WozPrep | San Diego, CA

Nov 2024 – Present

• Founded a private tutoring service with a custom-built website and student-facing tools.
• Conducted 1-on-1 tutoring sessions focused on test strategy, critical thinking, and content mastery.
• Applied the Socratic method to foster deeper student engagement and independent problem-solving.
• Integrated principles of positive psychology to build student confidence and promote motivation.
• Created personalized study plans based on student strengths, weaknesses, and time constraints.
• Helped students improve scores by up to 50 percentile points.
• Utilized Next.js, TypeScript, and React to develop an interactive website with modern UI/UX design to manage client inquiries, promote services, and host content.
• Built a web-based portal for MCAT practice tests and question banks, featuring original questions tailored to AAMC-style reasoning and pacing.
• Leveraged search engine optimization to increase visibility through online outreach.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Association

Issued Feb 2025, Expires Feb 2027

Distinguished Freshman Scholarship

Michigan State University Honors College

Issued Sep 2020

• Full-tuition academic scholarship awarded for outstanding academic achievement.