CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

2016-2021

Completed the required coursework in the Biomedical Sciences program.
Conducted pedagogy research to improve learning methods in science courses.
President's List placement (Spring and Summer 2021).
Knights of Distinction program participant.

VALENCIA COLLEGE

2013-2016

Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Scholarship Awardee
Graduate of the Seneff Honors College

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Curriculum Vitae, Education

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Fall 2021-present

POSITIVE IMPACTS OF ANKI IN AN UNDERGRADUATE HISTOLOGY COURSE

Conducted research under the mentorship of Dr. Emily Bradshaw, in which we implemented Anki (a spaced repetition and active recall software) into the class curriculum to improve science learning, understanding, and long-term retention.

Anki Research

Spring 2016

NSF LSAMP SCHOLAR RESEARCHER

Researched aseptic methods in tissue culture experiments under the guidance and supervision of Dr. Rick Dexter. The research findings were presented for the science faculty at the LSAMP Scholars Showcase of Valencia College.

Tissue Culture Research

CV: Research

WORK EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

Teaching & Learning Assistant | Fall 2021-present

Prepared weekly Histology laboratory exercises and exams.
Held weekly review sessions for Histology and Neurobiology students.
Graded laboratory assignments, quizzes, and exams.
Participated in Active Learning exercises for Genetics students, in which several concepts were taught and explained to them.

BREAKTHROUGH BEHAVIOR

Registered Behavior Technician | June 2020-June 2021

Worked one-on-one with children diagnosed with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, teaching them social skills, emotional coping strategies, and functional communication training.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES PHARMACY

Registered Pharmacy Technician | June 2019 - June 2020

Helped maintain a steady workflow in the pharmacy by documenting and filling incoming prescriptions.
Advocated on behalf of patients during insurance claim disputes.
Maintained an updated inventory of prescription medications.

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READY2LEARN

Academic Tutor | August 2017 - June 2020

Taught math and science concepts to elementary, middle, and high school students.
Assisted students with early reading comprehension and writing composition.
Helped students to improve and develop efficient study methods and habits.

SCRIBEAMERICA

Medical Scribe | May 2017 - November 2018

Worked one-on-one with emergency medicine providers to ensure quality-of-care by documenting patient encounters.
Mediated telephone communication between medical providers and hospital laboratories, radiology departments, and specialists.
Translated conversations between medical providers and Spanish-speaking patients.

CV: Work Experience

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

RESTORED WOMEN FOUNDATION

Co-founder and Project Director

Co-founded a non-profit organization committed to providing essential items and resources to members of the Central Florida community who have endured domestic violence; these include technical education scholarships, employment opportunities, and donations of food and clothing.
Obtained certification from the University of Central Florida for completing a capacity-building seminar at the Center for Public and Nonprofit Management.

SHEPHERD'S HOPE

Spanish Interpreter

Volunteered in the Orlando Shepherd's Hope clinic, translating conversations between medical providers and Spanish-speaking patients.

FLORIDA HOSPITAL/ADVENT HEALTH

Surgical Department Non-clinical Intern

Worked alongside surgical nurses and physicians, assisting in the organization of patient documents, and the sterilization of surgical patient charts.

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