Experience

UCI School of Education

• United States
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Student Researcher

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Research in climate justice and integration of AI in environmental science education

• Graduate Student Researcher

  • Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

  Irvine, California, United States -Qualitatively analyzed 770 minute long video-recordings, various artifacts, and interview transcripts to examine the processes of teachers and researchers co-constructing critical sense-making discourses about 'equitable classroom assessments’ in a virtual professional development during the global pandemic -Co-designed professional development sessions with the PI, Postdoctoral researcher, and curriculum specialists to incorporate equity, sociopolitical impacts, and environmental issues… Show more -Qualitatively analyzed 770 minute long video-recordings, various artifacts, and interview transcripts to examine the processes of teachers and researchers co-constructing critical sense-making discourses about 'equitable classroom assessments’ in a virtual professional development during the global pandemic -Co-designed professional development sessions with the PI, Postdoctoral researcher, and curriculum specialists to incorporate equity, sociopolitical impacts, and environmental issues into science education -Coordinatinated filming observations, collected video data and artifacts across 20 teachers



UCI Summer Session

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2023 - Sep 2023

  -Responsible for the assessment and grading of assignments, exams, and coursework for a cohort of 57 students, ensuring accuracy and timely feedback. -Assisted in the instruction of Education 30: 21st Century Literacies, an advanced 5-week summer session, supporting the professor in delivering course content and fostering a conducive learning environment. -Provided one-on-one academic support to students, offering clarification on course materials, addressing questions, and helping to… Show more -Responsible for the assessment and grading of assignments, exams, and coursework for a cohort of 57 students, ensuring accuracy and timely feedback. -Assisted in the instruction of Education 30: 21st Century Literacies, an advanced 5-week summer session, supporting the professor in delivering course content and fostering a conducive learning environment. -Provided one-on-one academic support to students, offering clarification on course materials, addressing questions, and helping to improve their understanding of key concepts. Show less



WM

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recycling Education Rep

  • Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

  California, United States -Liaison to local officials, residents, schools, stakeholders, and businesses in the city of Mission Viejo -Executed recycling/food waste audits for businesses, multifamilies, and schools to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill 341, Assembly Bill 1826, and Senate Bill 1383. -Assisted in the implementation of an organics recycling program in accordance with the California State Mandate Senate Bill 1383 in multi-family housing, commercial businesses, and residential communities -Curated… Show more -Liaison to local officials, residents, schools, stakeholders, and businesses in the city of Mission Viejo -Executed recycling/food waste audits for businesses, multifamilies, and schools to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill 341, Assembly Bill 1826, and Senate Bill 1383. -Assisted in the implementation of an organics recycling program in accordance with the California State Mandate Senate Bill 1383 in multi-family housing, commercial businesses, and residential communities -Curated educational material for programs and outreach across 30,000 residents in Mission Viejo Show less



UCI Sustainability Resource Center

• Little Ants Nature School Coordinator

  • Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Irvine, California, United States -Creating weekly lesson plans and teaching various sustainability topics such as energy, ecosystems, and animals to a class of 15 K-3 students. -Presented at the Laguna Arts Museum to K-12 educators on how to incorporate climate change education into their lesson plans

• Sustainability Residence Life Program Coordinator

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  Irvine, CA - Organizing sustainability-related outreach events, hall programs, infographics, presentations, activities, and trainings - Collaborating with UCI organizations such as UCI Dining, ASUCI, In The Green, and Residential Housing Association - Curating monthly sustainability newsletters with an audience engagement of 200+ views -Spoke on a student leadership panel about creating curriculum for intersectional environmental education in K-12 schools



UC Irvine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Fellow

  • Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  Irvine, California, United States -Wrote a competitive research grant and was awarded a budget of $2,000 to purchase necessary materials -Working closely with a faculty mentor to develop educational videos and resources uploaded on YouTube & Instagram for K-12 teachers about COVID-19 and sustainability through an intersectional framework with an ongoing accumulation of 500+ views -Proficient in video editing with Movavi Video Editor Plus and designing in Canva Pro

• Intercollegiate Athletics Student Tutor

  • Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

  Irvine, California, United States - Assisting undergraduate students to understand concepts in various subjects including upper-division level writing, earth system science, psychological sciences, and criminology -Customizing information in ways that meet each student's individual learning style -Advising students on strategies for effective studying and test-taking skills



Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

• Undergraduate Research Fellow

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  Irvine, CA -Lead researcher investigating whether developing sustainability-based curriculum for young children and increasing accessibility to eco-friendly products can encourage young children and their parents to practice eco-friendly behaviors -Worked with a team of 3 researchers to coordinate and teach bi-weekly lessons on topics of zero waste, climate change, energy conservation, and food waste to a class of 30 kindergartners while managing a budget of $500 to purchase eco-friendly products that… Show more -Lead researcher investigating whether developing sustainability-based curriculum for young children and increasing accessibility to eco-friendly products can encourage young children and their parents to practice eco-friendly behaviors -Worked with a team of 3 researchers to coordinate and teach bi-weekly lessons on topics of zero waste, climate change, energy conservation, and food waste to a class of 30 kindergartners while managing a budget of $500 to purchase eco-friendly products that correlated to each lesson plan Show less



UCI Sustainability Resource Center

• Little Ants Nature School Intern

  • Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

  Orange County, California Area - Creating lesson plans revolving around topics of Sustainability and Nature for K-3 students. - Conducting educational activities and engaging with parents



UC Irvine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transforming Knowledge, Transforming Libraries Student Scholar

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

  Irvine 10 week program working with underrepresented communities in efforts to document, collect, preserve and make accessible their records and other historical materials through workshops, seminars, and community-based assignments. Taught 3rd-12th graders on the importance of archives, culture, and preserving their history. Curated activities on columbusing, culturual zines, alternative/empowering endings to pop-culture stories, and maps of OC.



ASUCI | Associated Students of University of California, Irvine

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sustainability Project Commissioner

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  - Hired and supervised a team of 15 interns to develop creative outreach events and curate sustainability related activities such as a climate change escape room and sustainability action week - Managed a budget of $10,000 by allocating funds to various programs and processing timely reimbursements - Collaborated with various commissions, and organizations such as the UC Global Health Initiative, UCI Dining, and Irvine Ranch Water District to host outreach events. - Designed marketing… Show more - Hired and supervised a team of 15 interns to develop creative outreach events and curate sustainability related activities such as a climate change escape room and sustainability action week - Managed a budget of $10,000 by allocating funds to various programs and processing timely reimbursements - Collaborated with various commissions, and organizations such as the UC Global Health Initiative, UCI Dining, and Irvine Ranch Water District to host outreach events. - Designed marketing material that garnered 10k+ views and hosted 20+ events with an accumulation of 500+ attendees

• Sustainability Project Comission Intern

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  University of California Irvine Year long internship dedicated to raising awareness about current environmental crises and informing students about sustainable living by creating and hosting sustainability-oriented events.

• Media and Communications Intern

  • Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

  University of California, Irvine Head Writer Conducting interviews and completing write-ups



UCI Learning and Academic Resource Center

• Crm/Law C7 Learning Assistant

  • Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  Irvine, California Assisting a class of 300+ undergraduate students understand concepts concerning the criminal justice system and facilitating group discussions.



Playfull

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Brand Ambassador

  • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019



Chipotle Mexican Grill

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Crew Member

  • Mar 2018 - Jul 2018



Fresh U

• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• The Network: Student Ambassador

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  The Network crafts creator-driven marketing campaigns by working with influential young people driving conversation and engagement on social media. As a student ambassador, you are paired with opportunities to review or advertise products in exchange for free merchandise or cash payment, as well as access to events or larger collaborative projects.

• Contributing Writer

  • Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Writing articles ranging from sustainability to education.



Fuse

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Starbucks DoubleShot Brand Ambassador

  • Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

  University of California, Irvine 7 week program promoting and passing out Starbucks Doubleshot product and related premiums. -Crafting advertisements and conducting Giveaways -Giving mini informational speeches on product -Coordinating activations with teachers - Connecting with individuals over shared love of product



KAVU True Outdoor Wear

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Ambassador

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

  Crafting a relatable message and featuring a product to promote brand via Instagram.



LeighDeux Dorm | Home

• Social Media Ambassador

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

  Crafting a unique message and post to promote brand via Instagram.



Do Something Club

• President

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Harada Community Center Eastvale, CA -Founder and president of Do Something Club, an interactive social activism club that is endorsed by DoSomething.org. -Hosted Socratic seminars and park cleanups -Led social justice campaigns



Link Crew Club

• Link Leader

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Eleanor Roosevelt High School Club dedicated to assisting high-school freshman academically and morally on and off campus



Tedx Erhs

• Public Speaker

  • Feb 2017 - Feb 2017

  Spoke on the interconnection between feminism and the environment.



The PMS Package

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Media Ambassador

  • Aug 2017 - 2017

  Crafting a relatable message and featuring the product to promote brand via Instagram.



Loose Leaf Tea Company

• United States
• Food & Beverages

• Social Media Ambassador

  • Aug 2017 - 2017

  Crafting a relatable message and featuring the product to promote brand via Instagram.