Ariana Callejas

Secretary - Part-time at Kalles Pool Services (2024-01 – Present)

• Ordered construction materials and coordinated deliveries to job sites
• Assisted with tracking expenses, making vendor payments, and processing customer payments
• Delivered materials to active job sites to support project schedules
• Communicated with customers regarding payments and basic project needs
• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and professionalism in a fast-paced environment

STEM Internship at Desert Research Institute (2024-01 – 2024-12)

• Observed classroom instruction and student learning styles to adapt activity structure and instructions
• Developed a math-based engineering activity where students designed and built LEGO bridges
• Introduced foundational engineering and construction concepts, including structure, stability, and load support
• Guided students through planning, building, testing, and improving their bridge designs
• Practiced clear communication, teamwork, and step-by-step instruction in a group setting

Design Fellow at IAN Center with ed.Xtraordinary (2022-01 – 2022-12)

• Selected from a competitive pool of applicants for a paid youth fellowship
• Learned Human Centered Design Skills while researching the future of education. Conducted 5 empathy interviews, analyzed trends, and ideated solutions.
• Co-created a pitch of our version of the future of learning- an afterschool and summer space called the IAN Center.
• Our pitch to investors and community members resulted in a potential $1.5m grant for Las Vegas to build a prototype

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education – University of Nevada Las Vegas (2024-12)

Minor in Psychology – University of Nevada Las Vegas (2024-12)

Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management – College of Southern Nevada (2027-05)

Certificate in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Technology – College of Southern Nevada (2027-05)