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Union City, California, United States

Menlo Park, California, United States

Training over 21 trainees on pre-analytical workflows including accessioning, automatic plasma isolation on the Hamilton easyBlood’s, troubleshooting clinical cases, sequencer maintenance, and general lab maintenance.Leading multiple subject matter expert teams and heading projects involving SOP revision, process improvement, and dataanalysis.Working as a cls-assist alongside CLS’s to prepare and set-up batches for autoCF DNA extraction.

Claremont, California, United States

Prepared all reagents, materials, and samples for weekly molecular biology labs including all lab upkeep such as cleaning, autoclaving, and disposing for hazardous waste.Aided over 20 students in moments of confusion and became an open resource for when questions needed to be answered.Lead students through laboratory exercises, worksheets, and reports while providing insightful feedback.Instructed students on proper laboratory techniques, safety measures, lecture material, and general lab process including but not limited to, CRISPR, primer design, DNA and RNA isolation and sequencing, and Northern Blotting.

Claremont, California, United States

Held weekly office hours for the purpose of guidance and helping younger students within STEM fields.Organized and spoke on several panels on topics including: how to organize, how to register for courses, and how to navigate being a student in STEM.

Claremont, California, United States

Researching under Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert regarding yeast mitochondrial proteinsAwarded a stipend to pursue a senior thesis research on yeast mitochondrial proteins. Instructed and conducted laboratory procedures including but not limited to, PCR, Yeast Transformations, Western Blotting, RNA isolation, and fractionations. Engaged in weekly scientific paper reviews and discussions on the latest pertinent published papers.Collaborated with fellow lab mates through effective note taking, time management, and delegation.Presented novel research at several conferences including the Southern California Undergraduate Research Conference, the Yeast Genetics Meeting, and the West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference where I was awarded best Biochemistry and Biophysics oral seminar.

Claremont, California, United States

Led labs for 18 students on procedures such as IR spectroscopy, NMR, melting point analysis, TLC, column chromatography, synthesis, Grignard reactions, and WebMO computational chemistry.Guided students through laboratory exercises, worksheets, and reports while providing insightful feedback.Upheld laboratory safety measures and taught students correct lab techniques.Graded pre-labs, worksheets, and any supplementary materials.

Claremont, California, United States

Managed all social media pertaining to the club including the designing of weekly posts and flyers

Claremont, California, United States

Member since 2019Organized and lead with fellow board members interactive emergency medical training meetings, one of which deemed the "best meeting of the year".

Claremont, California, United States

Held weekly tutoring sessions for a variety of students concerning topics of Organic Chemistry.Increased test scores and overall grades of tutees, with 5 students seeing over full letter grade increase.

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Assisting students aged 9 through 18 with school and home work. Concentrating in areas of math and science. Instructed tutoring sessions both virtual and in-person.

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Participated in a study looking to figure out if the source of plants in restored marshes impacts the resilience of the ecosystem by looking at S. alterniflora density and genetic diversitySampled a variety of restored and natural marshes along the CT coast and replanted spartina cores into a common garden to be measured at a later dateAssisted in laboratory work with Harbor Watches' river and stream sampling

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Assisted in fulfillment of orders utilizing FoodStorm’s data-entry system, delivery coordination, and taking phone calls.Designed over 15 storewide advertisements and flyers highlighting deals, specials, and holiday promotions. Interacted with 100+ customers per day to ensure prompt and personable service. Prepped flowers, designed floral and merchandise displays, and crafted gift baskets.

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Conducted field research in which dissolved oxygen levels, conductivity, temperature, and other stream details were recorded and observed in addition to taking water samples to test for E.coli counts. Utilized Idexx technologies to process stream samples for E.coli counts within the Harbor Watch’s state certified lab. Participated in a Unified Water Study under “Save the Sound” photography of macro-algae, collection of chlorophyll, and testing of nutrients was completed at specific points along the Norwalk Harbor. Conducted bottom trawling of Norwalk Harbor to quantify juvenile fish abundance and species richness. Performed water quality analysis testing to verify ecosystem health.

Claremont, California, United States

Tutored and supported students by answering questions and guiding students through confusion regarding course material.

Claremont, California, United States

Organized laboratory space and prepped laboratories for General Chemistry.Included mixing chemicals, preparing reagents, setting up lab stations, cleaning glassware and other tools and relaying important information to professors.*cut short due to COVID-19

Claremont, California, United States

Conducted labs and assisted students in learning proper laboratory techniques, safety, and material.Graded laboratory yellow pages, excels, worksheets, and other assignments. Aided students in moments of confusion and became an open resource for students when questions needed to be answered.Directed and taught labs such as crystallization, liquid-liquid extraction, chromatography, NMR, IR, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, synthesis, reductive amination, and alkylation.

New Canaan, Connecticut, United States

Taught children ages 7-11 about natural sciences and environmental consciousness.Designed lesson plans and implemented sensory and hands-on learning through activities.Administered first aid when needed and implemented practices to keep children safe while encouraging active play in nature.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Molecular Biology, 3.9 Gpa On A 4.0 Scale

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude Honors Graduate Deans List Honoree All Eligible Semesters Completed an Honors Molecular Biology.

High School Diploma, Gpa: 4.1

Activities and Societies: Honor Roll Recipient all semesters, Science Award for Forensic sciences, Scholar Athlete Award, President.