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Springfield, Oregon, United States

Eugene, Oregon, United States

Albany, Oregon, United States

United States

-Established Math Corps at a new school by developing and implementing a plan to rectify deficits impeding the program’s launch including adapting materials, identifying potential tutoring locations, creating a communication line between parents, teachers, and AmeriCorps staff.-Ensured the program’s future success by advocating for the resources needed from AmeriCorps and the school, leaving a solid framework for future Math Corps members to build upon, and leaving students, staff, and… Show more -Established Math Corps at a new school by developing and implementing a plan to rectify deficits impeding the program’s launch including adapting materials, identifying potential tutoring locations, creating a communication line between parents, teachers, and AmeriCorps staff.-Ensured the program’s future success by advocating for the resources needed from AmeriCorps and the school, leaving a solid framework for future Math Corps members to build upon, and leaving students, staff, and parents with a positive attitude towards Math Corps. -Provided a stable and productive learning environment for 12 at risk students during the COVID-19 pandemic by tutoring a group of over two 30-minute session per week alongside additional homework help. Show less

Minnesota, United States

-Developed a protocol for one-on-one instruction for students with specialized learning needs and learning disabilities that was adopted by two other tutors.-Strengthened students’ skills and confidence in K-12 math topics via personalized one hour tutoring sessions.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Designed and lead S.T.E.M based activities for children ages 2-7, lead a group of 3-8 volunteers, collected and analyzed data, adapted programs based on volunteer and participant feedback.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

-Determined synthetic procedures for 5 chalcone derivatives by independently assessing literature and modifying methods to improve yields.-Optimized product purification by evaluating various solvent systems for column chromatography, fine tuning variables in liquid-liquid extraction, and recrystallization.-Confirmed the identity of the products synthesized using GC-MS, IR spectroscopy, and melting point.-Identified chalcone derivatives with desired properties by testing for… Show more -Determined synthetic procedures for 5 chalcone derivatives by independently assessing literature and modifying methods to improve yields.-Optimized product purification by evaluating various solvent systems for column chromatography, fine tuning variables in liquid-liquid extraction, and recrystallization.-Confirmed the identity of the products synthesized using GC-MS, IR spectroscopy, and melting point.-Identified chalcone derivatives with desired properties by testing for antibacterial activity using E. Coli assays and assessing key physiological parameters using SwissADME, a predictive web tool used in drug discovery.-Increased visibility of research by creating and preparing to present a poster that was published as part of the 2020 ACS Spring Meeting and Expo.-Safely handled reagents ranked level 4 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) health and fire hazards. Show less

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

16 hrs/week: Lead educational activities with children ages 0-5, learned and performed assessments, managed and analyzed progress monitoring data

Duluth, Minnesota

Field work collecting data on piping plovers, an endangered species that nests on the shores of the Great Lakes.

222 E Superior Street, Duluth Mn

Duluth, Minnesota Area

MPIRG is a statewide student run non-profit devoted to empowering students to make positive change in the world.

MPIRG is a student run non profit that teaches students to organize and run grass roots campaigns in social and environmental justice.

Glensheen Historic Estate

Master'S Degree, Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry, 3.51

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate research in organic chemistry, S.T.E.M club

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Individualized Studies With A Focus In S.T.E.M. In Early Childhood Education, 3.51

Computer Science

Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Board member for MPIRG, the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group