MUST Project Coordinator

• Jul 2023 - Present

Research Assistant

• Jun 2022 - Present

- Assist PI Cecilia Rios-Aguilar in partnership with Pasadena City College on an HSI III Grant to research Latinx community college student experiences and outcomes in a Calculus Achievement for Success Program (CAS) - Design interview protocols and conduct focus groups with students to learn more about how educational experiences are impacted by cultural identities, prerequisite knowledge, and funds of labor knowledge - Construct and evaluate qualitative surveys regarding student experiences and belongingness in STEM programs aimed to enrich and implement culturally relevant pedagogical practices in STEM classroom - Acquire an in-depth comprehension of the intricacies involved in the Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval process Show less

Chief of Staff: Student Affairs | Transfer Student Representative Office

• Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

- Collaborate with other committee members to oversee recruitment and hiring process for a team of 15 transfer student leaders by reading applications, overseeing interviews, making hiring decisions, and supporting onboarding efforts - Partnered with the Director of Finance to strategically allocate grants for campus transfer student organization aimed to enhance transfer student success programs - Collaborate with other committee members to oversee recruitment and hiring process for a team of 15 transfer student leaders by reading applications, overseeing interviews, making hiring decisions, and supporting onboarding efforts - Partnered with the Director of Finance to strategically allocate grants for campus transfer student organization aimed to enhance transfer student success programs

Peer Counselor | Center for Academic Advising in the College

• Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

- Provided one-on-one academic advising via in person and Zoom drop-in sessions to the 18,000+ CAAC undergraduate populations on academic policies, program planning, petitions to result in aiding student academic development - Leveraged analytical skills to compile, examine, and disseminate data sets on student advising services aimed at identifying trends and patterns among diverse undergraduate student populations - Utilized active listening techniques and customized communication strategies to assist students in navigating rapidly changing times to ensure individualized support and foster a safe and inclusive advising environment Show less

Campus Partnership Coordinator | Transfer Student Center

• Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

- Supervised the Transfer Campus Connections initiative, which strives to increase UCLA Transfer Students’ Access to campus resources tailored towards transfer student specific needs to maximize student success - Developed and sustained effective lines of communication with campus resources through numerous modalities to address deficiencies in student experiences and foster a more transfer receptive culture amongst campus offices and administrators - Facilitated coordination of events with various campus organizations to acknowledge the lived experiences of transfer students with multifaceted identities - Led the comprehensive data collection efforts for campus collaborations, spearheading the process to gather valuable insights and generating insightful reports to showcase program efficiency Show less

Administrative Assistant | Transfer Student Center

• Sep 2021 - Sep 2022

- Coordinated with a team of professional and student staff to serve the UCLA Transfer population of 7,000+ undergraduate students by providing resources, hosting events, and fostering an inviting space to seamlessly integrate students into the university - Acted as an institutional representative on behalf of the Transfer Student Center to address inquiries and concerns of current and prospective students navigating their academic journey in higher education - Performed a variety of clerical tasks with attention to detail such as organizing outlook email, managing virtual team calendars, devising meeting agendas, and supervising center inventories - Managed and updated the UCLA Transfer Student Center website utilizing Drupal Software to ensure up to date information on resources and opportunities for enhanced student engagement - Led multiple recruitment initiatives for incoming student staff, overseeing critical aspects such as reading 300+ applications, conducting 50+ interviews, and facilitating a seamless onboarding process Show less

Teaching Assistant | Embedded Tutor

• Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

- Facilitated comprehensive tutoring for multiple sections of introductory sociology courses, catering to the unique needs of 300 community college students by leveraging innovative approaches amidst the pandemic to provide effective academic support - Generated weekly lesson plans based on course materials encompassing content review, paper feedback, and exam preparation - Designed a two-year guided pathway plan alongside faculty for sociology majors to earn an associate degree for transfer (ADT) Show less