Patricia Cheng Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Lab Assistant (LA) for classes Physics 5AL- Physics for Life Science Majors: Mechanics and Energy, Chem 14C- Structure of Organic Molecules, and Life Science 40- Statistics for Biological Systems. As an LA, our job is to facilitate learning, and create a friendly environment for all students to learn in.Skills Acquired (See attached link of Footnote for more Information):1. reflect on and develop my views on teaching and learning, for myself and others. (ex. shifted my view of microaggression)2. demonstrate implementation of all Learning Assistant core strategies, such as (a) Wait time, (b) redirect questions (vs. explaining); (c) check for understanding; (d) foster collaboration.3. experiment with a variety of other evidence-based strategies for helping students learn in collaborative environments, and revise these strategies based on feedback.4. increase confidence in my abilities to learn, overcome obstacles, + succeed in major. 5. suggest ways in which education could improve, either within content course or broadly. 6. enhance communication skills through exchange with students, instructors, and one another. 7. enhance communication skills through exchange with students, instructors, and one another. 8. further value and get more excited about interacting with LAs, instructors, and students.

Westwood, California, United States

1. Studied the biological consequence of oligodendrocyte a-syn pathology with Professor Chao Peng 2. Used mouse for mouse brain sectioning and conducting behavior tests. 3. Conducted immunofluorescent staining, western blot and cell culture4. Used R for network analysis to build models for predicting the spread of pathology through the brain connectome

Taipei City, Taiwan

1. Designed an experimental procedure to investigate the synergistic effect of camptothecin (CPT) and PARG inhibitor in EXO1-overexpressed cancer cells2. Completed laboratory and safety training and the biological chemistry seminar series3. Used RNA-Seq and Python to compare the expression of EXO-1 in various cell types and calculate their 95% confidence interval4. Participated in the science fair to present my finding

Taipei City, Taiwan

1. Prepared students for English (TOEIC, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, AP, etc.), Math, and Science exams2. Designed curricula for learners ranging from eight years old to 40 years old3. Made PowerPoint presentations and/or learning materials based on students’ needs

Taipei City, Taiwan

1. Collaborated in experimental design and shadowed lab technicians during experiments2. Learned about different lab techniques and the effects of major chemicals3. Participated in research paper discussion and presentations

Taipei City, Taiwan

1. Assisted in team building events for AIESEC Summer Camp for high school students2. Designed and facilitated curricula on topics in Model United Nations, Design Thinking, Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, and more

Taipei City, Taiwan

1. Collected and analyzed data and test scores to estimate students’ levels and recommend relevant courses2. Made a 40-page handbook of useful vocabulary

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computational And Systems Biology

Activities and Societies: 1. UCLA Learning Assistant 2. UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Neurology Research Volunteer 3. UCLA Data.

Visiting Student, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research And Allied Professions

Activities and Societies: 1. NTU CLSMB Departmental Volleyball Team 2. NTU Traditional Medicine Club 3. NTU International Companion.

High School Diploma