Experience

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  Rice University

  • Houston, Texas, United States

  • Bioengineering PhD Student

    • Aug 2023 - Present
    • Houston, Texas, United States

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  Mythic Therapeutics, Inc.

  • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

  • Research Intern

    • May 2022 - May 2023
    • Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

    Design and perform in vitro assays to evaluate safety and efficacy of Mythic’s FateControl™ technology for increased antibody drug conjugate (ADC) uptake and therapeutic potency for improved cancer patient outcomes. Gain understanding of Mythic’s R&D pipeline including protein production, purification, characterization, and selection of ADC candidates for clinical trials.

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  Tufts University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Lab Teaching Assistant, Biomedical Engineering

    • May 2022 - May 2023

  • Course Assistant, Biomedical Engineering

    • Jan 2022 - May 2022

    Course assistant for two biomedical engineering courses: BME 34, BME 44. Host weekly office hours explaining content and concepts, grade assignments and exams.

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  Tufts University StAAR Center

  • Head Writing Fellow

    • May 2022 - May 2023

  • Writing Fellow

    • Aug 2020 - May 2022

    Writing tutor nominated by English professor, selected and hired by Tufts StAAR Center. Meet with students individually to help with clarity, organization, flow of writing. Trained in writing and tutoring pedagogy. Courses tutored: Scientific Writing, Community Health Research Methods, Substance Use Prevention and Policy, more. Promoted to Head Writing Fellow of program for 2022-2023 academic year.

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  Tufts University Oudin Lab

  • Medford, Massachusetts, United States

  • Undergraduate Researcher

    • Oct 2020 - May 2023
    • Medford, Massachusetts, United States

    Researcher in the Oudin Lab studying triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) chemotherapy resistance and tumor microenvironment.

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  The Clark Hulings Fund for Visual Artists

  • Writing Intern

    • May 2020 - Sep 2020

    Hired to write articles and emails related to intersection of art and business. Collaborated in writers room, pitched ideas, work published on organization website.

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  Peet's Coffee

  • Oakland, California, United States

  • Barista

    • Feb 2019 - Aug 2020
    • Oakland, California, United States

    Took drink orders, cashier, made coffee/tea drinks, prepared food, cleaned store, maintained customer satisfaction. Multi-tasked under high-stress, fast-paced environment. Developed interpersonal skills (both with co-workers and with customers), improved communication.

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  Rocket Glassworks

  • Berkeley, California, United States

  • Glassblowing Assistant

    • May 2019 - Jun 2019
    • Berkeley, California, United States

    Interned for professional glassblower, learned more about technique of craft and logistics of being an independent artist, running a business.

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  Head-Royce School

  • United States
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • AP Biology Tutor

    • Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

    Met one-on-one weekly/bi-weekly with two students. Explained concepts, created study guides, provided study tips, administered practice tests.

  • AP Biology, Chinese Teaching Assistant

    • Aug 2015 - Jun 2019

    Selected by respective teachers. Graded homework assignments, labs, tests. Prepared weekly laboratory experiments for class.

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  The Crucible

  • Oakland, California, United States

  • Youth Glassblowing Instructor

    • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
    • Oakland, California, United States

    Practicing craft since 2014; create decorative vases, bowls, cups. Hired to lead and assist Youth Glass Blowing class. Demoed projects, aided instructor, students. Improved leadership, communication, artistic skills.