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Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

I am responsible for supporting the technology needs of the Seaver College of Science and Engineering. This includes maintaining eight computer labs (each with unique software and hardware), providing technical support for faculty, staff, and students, and acting as a liaison between the college and the ITS department.

Los Angeles, CA

ITS Employee of the Year 2020Accomplishments in this role:2019-2020: LMU Gaming Center - I was an ITS representative for the planning committee an integral part of creating a new recreation space for our Esports teams and the general student body. As part of this project, I researched hardware and software and provided recommendations, facilitated.

Irvine, CA

I taught robotics (Cozmo), game design (Minecraft), coding (Scratch), engineering (littleBits), photography, 3D printing and modeling, and film production for a diverse range of kids ages 7-16. I expanded on the provided curriculum to make my own lesson plans and teach to the pace and needs of my students.

Fullerton, CA

I taught Introduction to Physical Geology labs (101L). The course had a pre-designed curriculum, but I have made significant changes to the way I instruct the class to make geology more accessible to students of all disciplines, as the course is a general education requirement. Subjects included identification of rocks and minerals, geologic history.

Southborough, MA

I taught game design (Minecraft) and coding (Tynker) to kids ages 7-13. In this position, I modified the pre-existing curriculum to fit the needs of my students and to make the course more engaging for kids. As lead instructor, I also administered medications to overnight campers and provided guidance to new instructors.

In my senior year, I was promoted to the position of student manager within Educational Technology Services. In addition to tasks listed below, I was also responsible for training new students, managing inventory, scheduling, and supporting work/study students as an on-call supervisor in the evening.

Northampton, MA

Assisted faculty and students with technology problems throughout campus and provided tech support for campus events. Often these tasks required creative problem solving under pressure as well as flexibility. Customer service was also a key skill in this position; I quickly developed strategies for dealing with customers who were frustrated or upset. While.

Fairbanks, AK

I participated in a research project based in Fairbanks, AK. We spent two and a half weeks in the North Slope region of Alaska investigating the sedimentary characteristics of the Cretaceous Nanushuk and Torok formations in outcrops at Slope Mountain. During the following year at Smith College, I completed lab work and prepared to present my findings at.

Stratton, VT

Cared for children ages 3 months to 3 years, communicated effectively with coworkers and parents to ensure a high quality of care for the children. This was a seasonal part-time job, though during the winter holidays I would often work full-time hours.

Costa Rica

Spring semester of my junior year was spent in a research-based biology program in Costa Rica. I completed two independent projects: 1. (solo) A study based in the Palo Verde National Park focused on the relationship between the pit- building behavior of antlion larvae and the grain size of their surrounding sediment, as an example of predator decisions.

Dummerston, VT

I taught drama at a traditional overnight and day camp for girls ages 9-14, which included coming up with a curriculum with my co-counselors. Organized and produced the camp newspaper using Adobe InDesign with contributions from campers.

Mirror Lake, NH

Traditional overnight camp for girls ages 8-15. I taught various activities such as archery, windsurfing, newspaper, and arts and crafts, and saw to the needs of overnight campers, ensuring that they had a great time at camp each summer.

Mirror Lake, NH

Traditional overnight camp for girls ages 8-15. I assisted in teaching various activities such as archery, windsurfing, newspaper, and arts and crafts, and saw to the needs of overnight campers, ensuring that they had a great time at camp each summer.

Master’S Degree, Geosciences

Bachelor’S Degree, Geosciences

Highschool Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society

Various Courses