Experience

Chang Klein, LLP.
• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Legal Intern

  • Jan 2023 - Present


David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Researcher

  • May 2021 - Nov 2022

  Undergraduate researcher under the supervision of Dr. Gregorio Chazenbalk and Dr. Daniel Dumesic in the UCLA Women's Reproductive Health Research Program Performed elementary lab techniques such as PCR, cell culture, lipid accumulation, blood processing, and autoclaving Studied relevant publications in the areas of antiandrogen therapeutics, endocrine disorders, and gynecological health Presented data and synthesized literature reviews at weekly meetings with supervisors Occupied administrative roles in purchasing, site management, accounts, and data storage Studied major breakthroughs in reproductive endocrinological and metabolic research studies through independent literature searches in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Fertility and Sterility, Endocrinology, and Human Reproduction, among others Synthesized complex technical information in the form of attractive slide decks to deliver quality presentations to laboratory supervisors and other employees Engaged in creative crisis management, nimble problem solving, diligent study, and complex troubleshooting to handle unexpected situations such as equipment failure in a timely and responsible manner Presented poster at the 78th American Society for Reproductive Medicine Scientific Congress and Expo in October of 2022 Show less



Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ophthalmic Technician

  • Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Served a diverse range of patients aged 16-100 years old in a clinical setting, collected health histories, obtained informed consent, answered personal questions, and counseled during challenging appointments Photographed patients' retinas using advanced software and helped guide transition to new electronic medical records system Streamlined patient flow to facilitate 110+ patients being treated by 2 doctors in the span of a 10-hour workday Administered eye medications, monitored intraocular pressure, administered post-operative follow-up care, administered topical anesthetics in preparation for intravitreal injections, assisted physician with patient care Show less



Signature A Cappella

• Musicians

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2022

  Organized recruitment, auditions, rehearsals, and performances for a female-identifying music group Communicated with organizations and a cappella groups across both California and the United States to plan performances and collaborations Acted as liaison between the performing arts community and UCLA student body Delegated and facilitated tasks such as social media content creation, online presence upkeep, and sustained campus engagement Organized recruitment, auditions, rehearsals, and performances for a female-identifying music group Communicated with organizations and a cappella groups across both California and the United States to plan performances and collaborations Acted as liaison between the performing arts community and UCLA student body Delegated and facilitated tasks such as social media content creation, online presence upkeep, and sustained campus engagement



UCLA Student Wellness Commission

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Peer Sex Educator

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2022

  Helped undergraduate students develop and refine their understanding of sexual health, gender identity, and sexualityDesigned and delivered presentations about sexual health, communication, consent, and sexual health resources to undergraduatesReceived extensive evidence-based training from a variety of professionals in the field

• Sexperts Curriculum Director

  • Jun 2020 - May 2021

  Developed an inclusive, modern, and comprehensive sexual health curriculum for a subgroup of the Student Wellness Commission at UCLACompiled repositories of cutting-edge research on sexual health and created innovative slide deck presentations to revolutionize content delivery networkPresented to large groups of undergraduate students in residence halls, event spaces, fraternity/sorority houses, and virtual formatsExpanded presence and scope of Sexperts at UCLA across the university and its various student-run organizations Show less



University of California, Los Angeles

• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  Hand-selected by Dr. Jukka Keranen to serve as the Head Logistics Teaching Assistant for his Mathematics for Life Sciences course after demonstrated excellence in team leadership, project management, content creation, and pedagogical techniques Earned a coveted position as an undergraduate which was previously occupied by a Ph.D. candidateLiaised between laboratory readers, Life Sciences Core administration and leadership, and graduate teaching assistants to facilitate seamless and efficient course managementDesigned review materials, worksheets, problem sets, and slide decks to deepen student knowledge and increase student engagement Presented at weekly meetings with graduate student teaching assistants and supervisorCollaborated with other team leaders to create a dynamic and nuanced course website with myriad resources to optimize student success Show less

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  • Dec 2020 - Apr 2022

  Provided direct instruction to undergraduates in a university level programming/mathematics courseActed as mentor to underclassmen as they navigated entry level STEM requisitesReceived training in research-based pedagogical techniquesCollaborated with graduate students and professors in weekly meetingsHeld office hours weekly to provide direct instructionCompleted various tasks such as grading homework, monitoring class discussion boards, and engaging in direct communication with studentsDeveloped lesson plans and other creative teaching materials to better facilitate collaboration and learning in my classroom One of six undergraduate Teaching Assistants in the UCLA Mathematics for Life Scientists courses, and one of approximately one dozen undergraduate Teaching Assistants at UCLA Show less



U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Facilitated efficient and safe COVID-19 vaccine delivery for veterans at the Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Center Provided direct patient education, engaged in meaningful conversation to help veterans overcome vaccine hesitation, guided veterans through consent process, walked veterans to vaccination room, supervised veterans during 15-minute post-injection waiting period Facilitated efficient and safe COVID-19 vaccine delivery for veterans at the Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare Center Provided direct patient education, engaged in meaningful conversation to help veterans overcome vaccine hesitation, guided veterans through consent process, walked veterans to vaccination room, supervised veterans during 15-minute post-injection waiting period



UCLA Center for Education Innovation and Learning in the Sciences

• Pedagogy Head

  • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

  Led and oversaw 20+ new Learning Assistants in an introductory programming/calculus course Provided instruction to new Learning Assistants in weekly Pedagogical SeminarHelped foster collaboration and discussion about modern teaching techniques and research in inclusive education via Zoom meetingOffered support to new Learning Assistants as they navigate the complexities of their roleGave constructive feedback to the director of UCLA CEILS about improvements to curriculumProvided insight to professors about ideal learning environments for students and how Learning Assistants can best be incorporated into these settingsLed bimonthly observations of new Learning Assistants and provide constructive feedback as to how they might improve their teaching techniques Attended and facilitated group planning meetings with other Pedagogy HeadsAttended and facilitated group planning meetings with new Learning Assistants, Teaching Assistants, and professors Show less

• Learning Assistant

  • Sep 2019 - Dec 2020

  Taught large groups of students in classrooms and office hoursCollaborated and engaged with professors, graduate students, and undergraduate students in meetingsFostered collaboration between introductory STEM students at a large research universityStudied and implemented a variety of evidence-based educational techniques in a modern classroom settingProvided and received constructive feedback in regular interactions with instructors and supervisors



Anthropologie

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • May 2018 - Sep 2018

  Performed customer service and personal styling Operated Point of Sale systems at a high-end women's fashion store Performed customer service and personal styling Operated Point of Sale systems at a high-end women's fashion store



Blood Centers of the Pacific

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Blood Drive Coordinator

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Coordinated and organized blood drives at a local high school Coordinated and organized blood drives at a local high school



County of Marin

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Voter Registration Ambassador

  • Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  Presented in high school civics classes about voter registration and elections Presented in high school civics classes about voter registration and elections