Undergraduate Research Assistant - Texas A&M University – Delmore Lab - College Station, Texas
(2022-05 - 2023-12)
- Conducted fieldwork across Texas to gather data on mating behaviors of hummingbirds
- Safely captured hummingbirds and monitored their health during short-term captivity
- Gathered blood and feather samples as well as took body measurements from live hummingbirds
- Measured hummingbird feather iridescence using a UV spectrophotometer
- Utilized data from various publications to support research conducted in the lab
Veterinary Receptionist/Assistant - Critter Care Veterinary Clinic - Laredo, Texas
(2020-04 - 2023-07)
- Regularly answered phone calls, providing clients with accurate veterinary care information and taking detailed messages for clinic veterinarians
- Delivered optimal service to clients by maintaining a balanced calendar of office visits, surgical procedures, and walk-in windows for over 40 patients daily
- Assisted veterinarians by restraining animals during exams to determine nature of illnesses and injuries
- Performed routine laboratory tests and diagnostic tests, such as taking and developing x-rays
- Administered vaccines, medications, and fluids to patients when necessary
- Maintained cleanliness of animal cages, kennels, runs, examination rooms and treatment areas
- Educated pet owners on proper nutrition, preventative healthcare measures, and home care techniques
- Analyzed and inputted data into organized spreadsheets
STEM Mentor - TEILab MentorCorps - College Station, TX
(2022-01 - 2022-04)
- Worked alongside science teachers at Bryan ISD to demonstrate how STEM disciplines can be integrated into primary and secondary school lesson plans
- Introduced 5th and 6th grade students to computer science disciplines to model scientific concepts
- Fostered an effective learning environment by encouraging creative and critical thinking skills of students
Peer Tutor - Student Peer Learning Center (TAMU Biology Department) - College Station, TX
(2021-09 - 2021-12)
- Provided tutoring for 50 students weekly for Introductory chemistry, biology, and calculus courses
- Maintained a welcoming and friendly environment for all students on campus to visit when in need of academic assistance
- Took down analytical information regarding the program's satisfactory rate through an anonymous survey to be completed after each session
