Clara Medrano Email & Phone Number

Berkeley, California, United States

San Jose, California, United States

I was able to return to the cafe for the summer :)

San Jose, California, United States

Teaching complex STEM concepts to diverse audiences (often 1,000+ visitors daily) of all educational backgrounds.Facilitated bilingual STEM experiences for Hispanic Foundation events (‘23 & ‘24). Cultivated enhanced learning for Spanish-speaking families and youth (majority being first-time visitors).Emceed major STEM challenge event (Tech Challenge '24; 540 teams, 2,000+ participants ), successfully managing event flow and audience engagement.Extensive training in:- Computational thinking and design challenge learning- Engagement strategies- Group management

Cupertino, California, United States

Teacher's assistant for BIO 6A (Form / Function in the Biological World) classroom during Spring quarter.Provided students with weekly virtual office hour sessions.Prepared and explained dissections (worm, crayfish, etc)Understood concepts from quarter proficiently, and used knowledge to answer questions / provide clarifications for classroom.

San Jose, California, United States

Efficiently multitask between taking orders, preparing drinks, and conversing with 200+ customers daily. Learned to foster the loyalty and satisfy customers’ needs with patience and compassionHelp with opening and closing the shop- diligently ensuring the area is hygienic, organized, and visually appealing.

Independent babysitter for various families. Obtained CPR certification to ensure children’s safety.

Santa Teresa High School

Presidency led club member count to quadruple and club social media following to double. In a semester, members obtained over 1,300 hours. Managed team of 9 other officers, along with InterCommittee- a leadership opportunity that I founded for ST Interact members to integrate with the board.Curated publicizing schedules for our social media platforms.

San Jose, California, United States

Founded and directed an independent merchandise line for ST Interact. Mediated communication with overseas companies, commissioned a general member to create the design, and executed the delivery of the finalized merchandise. Monitored all inrush and output of money. Produced and led an interview podcast that showcased varying aspects of the club. Learned how to interview, edit, and publicize properly.Aided in coordinating a large-scale collaborative leadership seminar with the largest clubs on campus.Executed weekly meetings for general members, despite them needing to be virtual. Sessions were equipped with a bonding activity or a service event.

San Jose, California, United States

Contacted businesses often to coordinate monthly fundraisers.Presented slides and explained events for a large audience of club members at weekly general meetings.

San Jose, California, United States

Relayed opinions and thoughts of general members to club officers. Helped bridge the gap of communication between both groups.Chaired events and created forms.

San Jose, California, United States

Founding officer of high school's first Women Empowerment club.Aided in organizing bi-weekly general meetings, which focused on educating and uplifting peers on campus.

San Jose, California, United States

Taught technique & proficiency in the water for all ages (toddlers to seniors) & skill levels for private or group sessions.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Microbial Biology

Activities and Societies: Tiny Dorm Exec, Entomology Club, CHAOS (Cal Hiking and Outdoors Society)

Associate'S Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Dean's list (Fall '22 - Spring ‘24) Studied abroad in London (Summer '23)Student Researcher (Course Project).

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: Interact Club, Women Empowerment Club, Varsity Girls Swim Team4.25 Weighed GPA Graduated Summa Cum Laude