STEM Achievement Coach

• Aug 2023 - Present

Merit Mentoring & Professional Network Mentor

• Sep 2022 - Present

Work to establish a community of Merit scholars by leading or co-leading discussion groups of 4-6 first and second-year undergraduate students regarding adjusting to college, career advice, research, and academics. I will provide training and prompts to get you started while adding my own experiences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Work to establish a community of Merit scholars by leading or co-leading discussion groups of 4-6 first and second-year undergraduate students regarding adjusting to college, career advice, research, and academics. I will provide training and prompts to get you started while adding my own experiences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Researcher

• Aug 2022 - Present

Surveys and interviews with formerly incarcerated folks that have interacted with UIUC Investigation of campus units to understand better obstacles and challenges formerly incarcerated people may have in navigating campus and where on campus they are likely to encounter resources, support, and points of encouragement.

STEM Workshops Co-Coordinator

• Mar 2022 - Present

Oversee all science, math, and related workshops for EJP students. Identify areas of need in science and math development for EJP students and recruit appropriate resources to address these needs through workshops and other involvement in EJP.Collaborate with EJP’s Academic Director and other appropriate EJP staff to schedule programs while contributing broadly to EJP’s on-site programming and larger organizational development.Manage all clearance-related matters (related to clearance of visitors and of materials).Provide training, support, and follow-up to science and math workshop facilitators.Evaluate, document, and archive all science and math workshop programming with appropriate records. Show less

Healthcare Technician

• Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

Healthcare Technician in Training Program

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Medical Scribe

• May 2022 - Jun 2022

Upward Bound Tutor

• Oct 2021 - May 2022

Laboratory Technician for COVID Testing (UIUC)

• Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

Remote Tutor

• Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

Laboratory Assistant for COVID Testing (UIUC)

• Feb 2021 - Sep 2021

Processing and proper handling of infectious substances, including checking in samples and proper identification of samples Assist maintaining stock of laboratory supplies Removal of laboratory waste and packaging for safe disposal Cleaning and disinfecting of laboratory spaces and equipment Unpacking laboratory supplies and removing supply boxes from laboratory Processing and proper handling of infectious substances, including checking in samples and proper identification of samples Assist maintaining stock of laboratory supplies Removal of laboratory waste and packaging for safe disposal Cleaning and disinfecting of laboratory spaces and equipment Unpacking laboratory supplies and removing supply boxes from laboratory

Summer Predoctoral Institute

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

UIUC TRIO McNair Scholar

• May 2020 - May 2021

LAS 102 Intern

• Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

Facilitated and managed all aspects of one LAS 102 class section in spring 2021 | 14 studentsImplemented lesson plans that aimed to help transfer students design their first-year experience in LAS and IllinoisServed as a peer mentor by sharing my own personal stories and advice with a new student

University Housing Senior Desk Clerk

• Sep 2018 - Feb 2021

Peer Educator for Financial Wellness for College Students

• Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

Help students find resources (on and off campus) to manage their finances effectivelyAnswer questions about a variety of financial topics during one-on-one meetings with students by request.Work collaboratively to provide financial outreach education through special events and projects

LAS 101 Intern

• May 2020 - Jan 2021

Participated in New Student Engagement Sessions | Facilitator Facilitated and managed all aspects of one LAS 101 class section in fall 2020 | 25 students Implemented lesson plans that aimed to help first-year students design their first-year experience in LAS and IllinoisServed as peer mentor by sharing my own personal stories and advice with new student

Animal Biology/ AAP Summer Research Fellow

• May 2019 - Aug 2019

400 research hours Participated in graduate school preparation Presented at the iBio Undergraduate Research Symposium Further investigated the project from Dr. Andrew Suarez’s Lab

Upward Bound Mentor

• May 2018 - Aug 2021

Mentored 4 Freeport High School Students Assisted these students with career internship projects Advised mentees on high school and college experiences Mentored 4 Freeport High School Students Assisted these students with career internship projects Advised mentees on high school and college experiences

Girls Group Mentor

• May 2020 - Aug 2020

8-week long program | Zoom Platform Provided for safe space to connect with my mentees Presented Life Skills Lessons to 10 students | Example) Handling Conflict 8-week long program | Zoom Platform Provided for safe space to connect with my mentees Presented Life Skills Lessons to 10 students | Example) Handling Conflict