Dental Student

• Aug 2023 - Present

Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist

• Apr 2020 - Sep 2023

- Conduct functional behavior analysis, preference assessments, & evaluations of basic learning & language skills to identify the target & purpose of behaviors, while exercising confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations. - Observe, monitor, & record problem behaviors through accurate behavior consequence data collection, graphs, & anecdotal notes, while collecting & summarizing data to formulate treatment plans. - Conduct functional behavior analysis, preference assessments, & evaluations of basic learning & language skills to identify the target & purpose of behaviors, while exercising confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations. - Observe, monitor, & record problem behaviors through accurate behavior consequence data collection, graphs, & anecdotal notes, while collecting & summarizing data to formulate treatment plans.

Research Intern

• Feb 2019 - Sep 2023

Studied hematopoiesis in Drosophila melanogaster at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research in the Department of Cell and Tissue Biology Studied hematopoiesis in Drosophila melanogaster at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research in the Department of Cell and Tissue Biology

Research Assistant

• May 2015 - Sep 2023

Wings Team Member

• Mar 2017 - Apr 2020

Medical Researcher

• 2016 - 2018

Assisted Dr. Patrick Bonasso in his study of biliary dyskinesia in newborns as well as an independent study of necrotizing enterocolitis as a major cause of immediate operative mortality in pediatric surgical practice, among other research projects, and presented my research results to the faculty. Assisted Dr. Patrick Bonasso in his study of biliary dyskinesia in newborns as well as an independent study of necrotizing enterocolitis as a major cause of immediate operative mortality in pediatric surgical practice, among other research projects, and presented my research results to the faculty.

UAMS - Lab Intern

• 2016 - 2018

Engaged in all aspects of laboratory research under Dr. Sam Smith (Professor of Surgery & Chief Surgeon), such as designing & running experiments, conducting literature reviews, handling animal specimens, and transcribing, coding, & analyzing data. Engaged in all aspects of laboratory research under Dr. Sam Smith (Professor of Surgery & Chief Surgeon), such as designing & running experiments, conducting literature reviews, handling animal specimens, and transcribing, coding, & analyzing data.

Special Needs Camp Counselor

• 2014 - 2017

- Supervised a cabin of ~10 kids with various special needs, while supporting the campers as a caretaker practicing actively listening, offering encouragement, acting as a role model, & assisting with their medical, physical, & developmental needs to promote fun, safety, & inclusivity for 8 weeks at a sleep-away summer camp. - Organized & guided group activities - modified for each camper's disability - by leading, participating, & articulating activity goals, procedures, & safety… Show more - Supervised a cabin of ~10 kids with various special needs, while supporting the campers as a caretaker practicing actively listening, offering encouragement, acting as a role model, & assisting with their medical, physical, & developmental needs to promote fun, safety, & inclusivity for 8 weeks at a sleep-away summer camp. - Organized & guided group activities - modified for each camper's disability - by leading, participating, & articulating activity goals, procedures, & safety considerations. Show less - Supervised a cabin of ~10 kids with various special needs, while supporting the campers as a caretaker practicing actively listening, offering encouragement, acting as a role model, & assisting with their medical, physical, & developmental needs to promote fun, safety, & inclusivity for 8 weeks at a sleep-away summer camp. - Organized & guided group activities - modified for each camper's disability - by leading, participating, & articulating activity goals, procedures, & safety… Show more - Supervised a cabin of ~10 kids with various special needs, while supporting the campers as a caretaker practicing actively listening, offering encouragement, acting as a role model, & assisting with their medical, physical, & developmental needs to promote fun, safety, & inclusivity for 8 weeks at a sleep-away summer camp. - Organized & guided group activities - modified for each camper's disability - by leading, participating, & articulating activity goals, procedures, & safety considerations. Show less

Head Lifeguard

• Apr 2014 - Sep 2016