Experience

University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Graduate Student Researcher: Contexts of Academic and Social Adjustment (CASA) Lab

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Project Connection Conexiones: Longitudinal study of adolescence and parental ethnic identity, discrimination, socialization, and cultural orientation and influences on academic achivement and mental health of Latinx youth in Southeast Michigan. Coded semi-structured interviews of Latinx parents to explore how parent’s ethnic-racial socialization practices mediates link between parental documentation status and adolescent mental health. SCoPe: Longitudinal mixed-method study of… Show more Project Connection Conexiones: Longitudinal study of adolescence and parental ethnic identity, discrimination, socialization, and cultural orientation and influences on academic achivement and mental health of Latinx youth in Southeast Michigan. Coded semi-structured interviews of Latinx parents to explore how parent’s ethnic-racial socialization practices mediates link between parental documentation status and adolescent mental health. SCoPe: Longitudinal mixed-method study of adolescents’ social-emotional learning, ethnic-racial identity and sociopolitical development, and civic engagement. Coded semi-structured teacher interviews to explore whether and how teachers modify their SEL practice to incorporate a focus on community issues around social justice

• Ph.D. Developmental Psychologist

  • Sep 2017 - Present

• Resident Advisor: Munger Graduate Residences

  • Aug 2020 - Mar 2022

  Curated programs and events to cultivate formal community building engagement for graduate student resident

• Graduate Student Instructor: Introduction to Developmental Psychology

  • Jan 2018 - May 2020

  Led three weekly 60-minute discussion sections of 20 undergraduate students, curated weekly lesson plans, held weekly office hours, and graded papers/assignments

• Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Mentor

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  Mentored undergraduate student Valerie Martinko throughout completion of independent research project Project: Links between Proactive Discrimination Coping Strategies and Adolescents’ Negative Affect

• Language Evaluator: En Nuestra Lengua: Literacy and Culture Project

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

  Conducted assessments to place incoming students in Spanish immersion weekend classes

• Lab Coordinator: Resilience in Context Lab

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Managed graduate students with lab-related tasks and collaborative research projects Managed and mentor and a team of 10 undergraduate research assistants to oversee progress on individual research projects Organized outreach programs to project study sites to connect with students, parents and teachers involved in research studies Supported dissemination of research findings to school study sites via newsletters, presentations and workshops

• Graduate Student Research Assistant: Resilience in Context Lab

  • Sep 2017 - May 2019

  After-School Activity Interview Study: Conducted, transcribed and coded semi-structured interviews in English and Spanish to investigate Latino adolescents’ involvement in after-school activities, perceptions of community violence exposure and strategies for coping with violence Daily Activities Study: Collected and cleaned data for daily diary study that examined adolescents’ after-school activities, their exposure to community violence as well as their daily academic and psychological… Show more After-School Activity Interview Study: Conducted, transcribed and coded semi-structured interviews in English and Spanish to investigate Latino adolescents’ involvement in after-school activities, perceptions of community violence exposure and strategies for coping with violence Daily Activities Study: Collected and cleaned data for daily diary study that examined adolescents’ after-school activities, their exposure to community violence as well as their daily academic and psychological functioning Latino Family Study: Conducted secondary data analysis that examined cultural values and after-school participation as potentially protective factors among Latinx’ youth exposed to community violence

• Michigan Association of Psychological Scholars Mentor (MAPS)

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  Mentored underrepresented STEM/Psychology undergraduate student Muzi Lin, provided academic and professional development support



University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Teaching Assistant: Research Methods

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Led students throughout completion of independent research project, including study design, IRB approval, literature review, and writing of research report in APA Led guest lectures on completing a literature review and writing a methods section Led students throughout completion of independent research project, including study design, IRB approval, literature review, and writing of research report in APA Led guest lectures on completing a literature review and writing a methods section



Independence Plus LLC

• Life Skills Instructor

  • Feb 2016 - May 2017

  Assisted adults with various intellectual disabilities in completing daily tasks such as cooking, banking, using public transportation, grocery shopping, managing medical appointments, acquiring supplementary social income and health insurance enrollment Aimed to reduce stigma of the disabled community by implementing various events/activities within clients’ neighborhood to encourage an active social network Trained in behavior management techniques, case management… Show more Assisted adults with various intellectual disabilities in completing daily tasks such as cooking, banking, using public transportation, grocery shopping, managing medical appointments, acquiring supplementary social income and health insurance enrollment Aimed to reduce stigma of the disabled community by implementing various events/activities within clients’ neighborhood to encourage an active social network Trained in behavior management techniques, case management skills and how to achieve objectives indicated by social workers on Individualized Support Plans Show less Assisted adults with various intellectual disabilities in completing daily tasks such as cooking, banking, using public transportation, grocery shopping, managing medical appointments, acquiring supplementary social income and health insurance enrollment Aimed to reduce stigma of the disabled community by implementing various events/activities within clients’ neighborhood to encourage an active social network Trained in behavior management techniques, case management… Show more Assisted adults with various intellectual disabilities in completing daily tasks such as cooking, banking, using public transportation, grocery shopping, managing medical appointments, acquiring supplementary social income and health insurance enrollment Aimed to reduce stigma of the disabled community by implementing various events/activities within clients’ neighborhood to encourage an active social network Trained in behavior management techniques, case management skills and how to achieve objectives indicated by social workers on Individualized Support Plans Show less



Cerritos College

• Norwalk, California

• Teacher Assistant-Research Methods Course

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Supported instructional efforts alongside teaching staff Facilitated classroom discussions and group activities, redirected students during literature searches, and assisted students in mastering assignments Provided commentary on student assignments and research papers Assisted in students’ generating and conducting their own experimental study and guided students through data collection analysis Created Power point presentations on components of APA research paper as well as… Show more Supported instructional efforts alongside teaching staff Facilitated classroom discussions and group activities, redirected students during literature searches, and assisted students in mastering assignments Provided commentary on student assignments and research papers Assisted in students’ generating and conducting their own experimental study and guided students through data collection analysis Created Power point presentations on components of APA research paper as well as exam reviews Met with Instructor on a weekly basis to discuss the pedagogical practices Show less Supported instructional efforts alongside teaching staff Facilitated classroom discussions and group activities, redirected students during literature searches, and assisted students in mastering assignments Provided commentary on student assignments and research papers Assisted in students’ generating and conducting their own experimental study and guided students through data collection analysis Created Power point presentations on components of APA research paper as well as… Show more Supported instructional efforts alongside teaching staff Facilitated classroom discussions and group activities, redirected students during literature searches, and assisted students in mastering assignments Provided commentary on student assignments and research papers Assisted in students’ generating and conducting their own experimental study and guided students through data collection analysis Created Power point presentations on components of APA research paper as well as exam reviews Met with Instructor on a weekly basis to discuss the pedagogical practices Show less



Nordstrom

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Salesperson

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2016

  As a Personal Stylist, established appointment-based relationships with customers and assist them by suggestive selling throughout shopping experience Promoted success of dresses and denim department within the Brass Plum Juniors department by mentoring sales team on innovative ways of styling merchandise Promoted sales in tbd, Brass Plum and Fashion Jewelry departments

• Personal Stylist

  • 2010 - 2014

  Connected with clients by establishing an appointment driven business through suggestive selling and one-on-one shopping experiences



UCLA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Applied Developmental Psychology Intern

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  Interacted with infants/toddlers in classroom setting, assisted teachers with children’s daily routine Gathered field notes regarding four developmental domains for assigned focal child and composed case study throughout a three-month time span Designed and implemented original curriculum unit for children in assigned classroom site

• Research Assistant: Learning in Two Languages Research Program

  • Dec 2012 - Jun 2014

  Learning in Two Languages Evaluation Program: Conducted semi-structured interviews, assessments and coded data for longitudinal study that evaluates benefits and challenges of dual-language program as well as academic and psychosocial outcomes linked to bilingual curriculum

• Office of Residential Life at UCLA

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Organized events to promote resident relations and ensured the academic and personal growth of residents Planned, executed and collaborated with campus and community partners to create social and informative programs for residents



UCLA Department of Education

• UCLA Lab School

• Undergraduate Research Assistant-Learning in Two Languages Program

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  Assisted graduate students with collecting data regarding relationship between bilingual primary school children and academic achievement Engaged with children by conducting interviews, surveys and activities to assess how their bilingual abilities influenced various developmental domains Assisted graduate students with collecting data regarding relationship between bilingual primary school children and academic achievement Engaged with children by conducting interviews, surveys and activities to assess how their bilingual abilities influenced various developmental domains



UCLA Office of Residential Life

• Program Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Built community and ensure the academic and personal growth of residents Organized Transfer specific events to promote resident relations and foster the Core Five standards of ORL Built community and ensure the academic and personal growth of residents Organized Transfer specific events to promote resident relations and foster the Core Five standards of ORL



RONALD REGAN UCLA MEDICAL CENTER

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fieldwork Student

  • Sep 2012 - Dec 2012

  Accompanied patients in isolation, engaged in therapeutic and expressive play during playroom sessions, and provided comfort by addressing any needs specific to the patients’ medical environment Collected field notes and observations to compose biweekly reports linking observations with theories explored in weekly seminar Accompanied patients in isolation, engaged in therapeutic and expressive play during playroom sessions, and provided comfort by addressing any needs specific to the patients’ medical environment Collected field notes and observations to compose biweekly reports linking observations with theories explored in weekly seminar