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Certified Nursing Assistant at Concord Place Retirement Community (2024-06 – Present)

• Provided care for up to 15 residents on a floor independently per shift through medication reminders and vital sign monitoring
• Safely transported residents between floors to dining areas and activity rooms
• Promptly responded to call lights to meet resident needs
• Ensured a safe and clean environment while delivering daily care to residents

Integrative Biology Peer Tutor at School of Integrative Biology at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2025-11 – Present)

• One of three tutors selected to provide one-on-one tutoring for IB 150 (Organismal & Evolutionary Biology) to help students master core concepts and improve exam performance
• Collaborated with the course instructor, meeting weekly to discuss teaching approaches and align tutoring methods with course goals
• Developed personalized study plans and learning strategies to improve concept mastery and scientific reasoning abilities
• Fostered an inclusive and supportive learning environment to encourage academic growth in students

Bachelor in Integrative Biology – UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (2023-2027) minor in chemistry