Merissa Rieken
Makery Mentor at Stanford University Graduate School of Education- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Aha! Product Management Professional Certificate
Aha!Aug, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Technical Product Management
LinkedInJul, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Figma for UX Design
LinkedInJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Designing Emotion: How To Use Design To Move People
LinkedInDec, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Career and Technical Education Certificate - STEM/Engineering
Texas Education AgencyMay, 2019- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Stanford University Graduate School of Education
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Makery Mentor
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Jan 2023 - Present
Hosting office hours and leading workshops in maker space with 3D printers, laser cutters, a woodshop and prototyping materials. Hosting office hours and leading workshops in maker space with 3D printers, laser cutters, a woodshop and prototyping materials.
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Stanford Summer Session
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Academic Resource Center Tutor
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Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
Tutored summer session students in writing, computer science, social science, and humanities courses. Led interactive workshops on college essay writing. Tutored summer session students in writing, computer science, social science, and humanities courses. Led interactive workshops on college essay writing.
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Stanford Residential & Dining Enterprises
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Resident Assistant
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Sep 2022 - Jun 2023
Worked as a live-in resident assistant for Arroyo dormitory. Provided educational programing for residents regarding academic opportunities and student well-being. Worked as a live-in resident assistant for Arroyo dormitory. Provided educational programing for residents regarding academic opportunities and student well-being.
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SURI Research Intern
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Worked with PhD student Elizabeth Vasquez to develop accessible stroke technology for marginalized communities. Conducted user interviews with stroke survivors and outreaching via email and phone. Analyzed survey data and creating data visualizations using Tableau, R, and Python. Presented findings in research symposium. Worked with PhD student Elizabeth Vasquez to develop accessible stroke technology for marginalized communities. Conducted user interviews with stroke survivors and outreaching via email and phone. Analyzed survey data and creating data visualizations using Tableau, R, and Python. Presented findings in research symposium.
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Course Development Assistant
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Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
Provided technical assistance for a Stanford Sophomore Introductory Seminar led by Lecturers Joe Mandato and Ryan Pierce. Advised students on need-finding and biodesign projects in the Stanford Biodesign Collab Prototyping Facility. Provided technical assistance for a Stanford Sophomore Introductory Seminar led by Lecturers Joe Mandato and Ryan Pierce. Advised students on need-finding and biodesign projects in the Stanford Biodesign Collab Prototyping Facility.
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The Hume Center for Writing and Speaking at Stanford University
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Peer Tutor Coordinator
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Sep 2021 - Jun 2022
Managed 30 peer writing tutors by creating the tutoring schedule, leading professional development meetings, and interfacing with PWR 1 instructors for tutor visits.
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Peer Writing Tutor
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Sep 2020 - Jun 2022
Taught rhetorical analysis skills, assisting with the creative writing process, and proofreading essays.Worked as a Teaching Assistant for the PWR 1 Multilingual Learner Studio.
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Event & Outreach Assistant
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Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
Created social media posts and advertising material to reach a greater number of Stanford students. Used Instagram, Facebook, Canva and email to keep students informed about the Hume Center's free resources during 2020-21's online school year.
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Race & Tech Fellow
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
Worked with Dr. Tara Conley to develop RUBY, a digital toolkit to support young people’s advocacy campaigns for racial justice education in public schools. Collaborated with youth activists to better understand RUBY’s user’s needs. Created website mockups in Figma and graphic design pieces in Photoshop to promote the platform. Worked with Dr. Tara Conley to develop RUBY, a digital toolkit to support young people’s advocacy campaigns for racial justice education in public schools. Collaborated with youth activists to better understand RUBY’s user’s needs. Created website mockups in Figma and graphic design pieces in Photoshop to promote the platform.
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Stanford University: Code In Place
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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CS Section Leader
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Apr 2021 - May 2021
Provided instructional support as a volunteer section leader by leading a weekly discussion section for students participating in the 5-week introductory Python course: Code in Place. Provided instructional support as a volunteer section leader by leading a weekly discussion section for students participating in the 5-week introductory Python course: Code in Place.
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Resident Assistant
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Jul 2020 - Sep 2020
Mentored scholars in first-year course selection, time-management, and self-advocacy as a minority in engineering. Mentored scholars in first-year course selection, time-management, and self-advocacy as a minority in engineering.
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Dallas College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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English and Economics Tutor
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
Worked in the Tutoring Center as a summer tutor in English and Economics, assisting students of Dallas College. Worked in the Tutoring Center as a summer tutor in English and Economics, assisting students of Dallas College.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Research Intern
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
Participated in STARS program. Worked on research project involving non-invasive treatments for prosthetic joint infections. Presented findings in university-wide research symposium at the end of the summer. Participated in STARS program. Worked on research project involving non-invasive treatments for prosthetic joint infections. Presented findings in university-wide research symposium at the end of the summer.
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Trevino's Gymnastics
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United States
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Gymnastics Coach
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2017
Coached 5-8 year old girls competing in USAG level 3. Coached 5-8 year old girls competing in USAG level 3.
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Education
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2023 - 2025
Stanford University
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering -
2019 - 2023
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Engineering - Product Design
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