Curriculum Vitae
Education
- Ph.D in Engineering Education, University of Florida, 2027 (expected)
- M.S. in Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida, 2020
- B.S. in Biotechnology, Miami Dade College, 2017
Relevant Work Experience
- August 2023 - Current: Graduate Research Assistant
- University of Florida
- Supervisor: Dr. Nancy Ruzycki
- Conducts quantitative and qualitative research towards a better understanding of STEMM mentoring relationships in various contexts
- Published and presented a paper at the ASEE 2024 Conference and Exposition in Portland, Oregon
- Published and presented a paper at the 2024 Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference in Washington, DC
- Co-manages a team of research data analysts with one of the research scientists
- Mentors undergraduate students in the research laboratory
- August 2022 - July 2023: Graduate Research Assistant
- University of Florida
- Supervisor: Dr. Sindia Rivera-Jimenez
- Utilized both quantitative and qualitative research methods to address disparities in the field of engineering
- Published and presented two papers at the ASEE 2023 Conference and Exposition in Baltimore, Maryland
- Mentored two undergraduate engineering students through the summer REU and SURF programs
- Created and facilitated a summer workshop series for undergraduate engineering students
- Contributed to two papers presented at the AIChE 2023 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida
- May 2021 - May 2022: Adjunct Professor
- Miami Dade College
- Taught Biology and Microbiology labs and lectures
- October 2020 - April 2021: Voluntary Researcher
- University of Florida
- Supervisor: Dr. Bryan Kolaczkowski
- Utilized the University of Florida’s HiPerGator research computing service to conduct bioinformatic analysis of viral proteins
- May 2019 - October 2020: Science Teacher
- Homestead Senior High School
- Taught 9th-12th grade science (physical science, biology, research, etc.)
Skills
- Science Education
- Curriculum Development
- Teaching and Lecturing
- Educational Technology
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Team Building and Management
- Creative Problem Solving
Service and Leadership
