Teaching Assistant – Mathematics Department - Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools
(2020-09)
- Delivered individualized math instruction across six rigorous curricula (Algebra I–Calculus H), helping 2–9 students per period grasp difficult concepts; directly contributed to improved class performance, with multiple students crediting your support for their academic turnaround.
- Built and implemented department-wide SOPs for textbook and calculator distribution, reducing staff onboarding time by 75% and standardizing critical academic resource workflows.
- Tracked, assigned, and maintained 200+ calculators annually, introducing a system that ensured 100% accountability and readiness during Regents and midterms — eliminating supply issues for two consecutive years.
- Automated award certificate generation for math competitions, transforming a manual process into a scalable system that produced over 100 customized documents with zero errors and on-time delivery.
- Sustained full instructional coverage for the entire math support room as the sole Teaching Assistant after a staffing cut, maintaining quality and continuity for over a year without interruption.
- Conducted full-scale textbook audits and redistribution, managing over 500 titles across classrooms and ensuring supply aligned with enrollment fluctuations — reducing urgent textbook requests by 90%.
- Anticipated and stocked all exam materials by developing inventory tracking systems for calculators, rulers, pens, and other supplies, resulting in seamless exam-day execution across multiple grade levels.
- Redesigned and maintained departmental supply closets, improving staff access to teaching materials and reducing pre-class preparation time by 50%, based on teacher feedback.
- Verified and documented all textbook and workbook deliveries against purchase orders, promptly flagged discrepancies to the department chair for vendor follow-up, and confirmed accurate receipt so Accounts Payable could clear invoices on time, ensuring 100% supply accuracy, zero classroom delays, and complete audit readiness each term.
Collateral Support Specialist - The Money Source Inc.
(2020-02 - 2020-08)
- Created internal documentation from scratch in a process-absent role, turning fragmented responsibilities into a structured knowledge base that became the go-to onboarding guide for new hires.
- Managed high-volume collateral documentation workflows under tight compliance deadlines, increasing processing accuracy and reducing turnaround time without formal training or prior industry experience.
- Spearheaded the remote transition of core duties during the pandemic, sustaining 100% task delivery with no performance loss while adapting rapidly to new tools and expectations.
- Logged and tracked all documentation activity, improving team transparency and enabling clean handoffs between departments — minimizing miscommunication and rework.
- Supported cross-functional requests from operations, shipping, and support teams, demonstrating versatility and earning a reputation as a go-to problem solver in a fluid, fast-paced environment.
- Identified inefficiencies in undocumented tasks, then developed repeatable systems that increased consistency, reduced confusion, and supported cross-training across departments.
Sales Associate - Five Below
(2019 - 2020)
- Selected by leadership to launch a new store location, training new team members on customer service, point-of-sale, and merchandising — a recognition of reliability and strong performance.
- Led front-end operations as a trusted face of the store, handling returns, transactions, and customer interactions during peak hours and leadership visits.
- Delivered product expertise in tech accessories and popular merchandise, increasing upsells and improving customer satisfaction through informed recommendations.
- Maintained floor readiness and brand presentation, restocking and organizing inventory to corporate visual standards — ensuring a consistent customer experience.
- Demonstrated leadership in real-time, guiding newer employees during rushes and modeling high standards of service, accuracy, and professionalism.
Undergraduate Research Assistant – BIO Sensor Lab - Clarkson University
(2018 - 2018)
- Led a capstone research project to design a nano-engineered sensor for authenticating cosmetic and food products, focusing on affordability and commercial scalability.
- Executed experimental procedures including sample preparation, interference studies, and analytical method development while strictly adhering to lab safety protocols.
- Maintained a detailed lab notebook capturing variables, reagent ratios, and outcomes — ensuring replicability and research continuity.
- Presented findings at scientific conferences, refining communication and fielding peer feedback to iterate on methodology.
- Contributed to publication development, supporting data analysis and drafting materials for internal reporting and academic dissemination.
Research Assistant - Stony Brook University
(2016 - 2018)
- Conducted research on nanoparticle printing techniques for fuel cell efficiency, working on chitosan-based thin films embedded with silver and palladium.
- Prepared and organized experimental materials, following lab protocol and maintaining data integrity across repeated trial iterations.
- Supported academic communication efforts, contributing to poster design, lab reports, and draft content for journal submission.
- Performed early-stage data analysis, helping identify trends and anomalies to inform further research direction.
Secretary – Network of Women (NOW) - Clarkson University
(2018 - 2018)
- Planned and executed student events promoting women in STEM by coordinating with university staff, external speakers, and student orgs.
- Managed official chapter communications, ensuring timely responses and accurate logistics updates to board members and participants.
- Maintained meeting records and follow-ups, documenting decisions and tracking action items to drive accountability and planning success.
Secretary – Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) - Clarkson University
(2016)
- Coordinated leadership and development events, working with exec board and external partners to increase student participation and engagement.
- Created and distributed agendas, minutes, and formal documents, enabling organized operations and seamless transitions between board terms.
- Liaised with partner organizations to co-host events, broadening SHPE's campus reach and collaborative footprint.
Library Manager - Clarkson University
(2016 - 2018)
- Maintained and updated student and alumni data systems, improving reporting accuracy and supporting academic program outcomes.
- Collaborated across departments to ensure clean records and archival compliance, directly contributing to grant eligibility documentation.
- Optimized internal data structure, improving searchability and record tracking for the university's alumni outreach and academic services.
Office Assistant - Clarkson University
(2016 - 2018)
- Analyzed student data to support federal grant applications for McNair, LSAMP, CSTEP, and ASPIRE programs — directly influencing multi-year funding approvals.
- Designed and updated internal databases, adding fields and improving filters to enable long-term tracking of student progression.
- Merged and cleaned large datasets, improving data integrity and reducing reporting time by 40% during quarterly audits.
- Managed filing and compliance documentation, streamlining grant reporting and ensuring readiness for both internal and external reviews.
