During my time as an undergraduate student at Columbia University, I honed my design, budgeting, and fabrication skills through my coursework and independent research at the Carleton Strength and Materials Laboratory. In my Senior Design course, I served as the transmission system lead for my team, Armed Forces, which designed a cable-driven exoskeleton arm capable of lifting 30 lbs. Our "Power Arm" design and engineering work were published on a website, which can be found at: https://sec2198.wixsite.com/powerarm . In my independent research, I served as the lead undergraduate researcher responsible for creating a novel 3D Concrete Printer Head. This printer head, designed and fabricated with the aim of immediate integration into the construction industry, was in the process of being patented as of Fall 2020. Once fully developed, this printer head will pose immediate paradigm shifts in the 3D concrete printing scene. I have also worked as a part-time, remote Math and AP Physics teacher for Primoris Academy, which helped me elevate my presentation skills and ability to lead a group towards learning and achieving high goals. I taught both math and physics classes with a broad perspective on how the topics we learned apply to real life and shape students' future STEM endeavors. In my AP Physics classes, I pushed my students to strive for and achieve 5's on their AP exams.In addition to my part-time work as a teacher, I pursued my own education and studied at Carnegie Mellon University as a Masters Student in the Energy Science, Technology, and Policy program with Advanced Studies and a Concentration in Mechanical Engineering. Being a teacher and a student has given me a unique perspective that greatly improved my comprehension and retention abilities. The high stakes and flexible demands of these experiences strengthened my drive and passion for higher education and creative problem-solving. They also bolstered my leadership and administrative abilities.