Andrew Tran

Experience

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  SunPower Corporation

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

  Student Intern

  Attended a SunPower solar-energy camp that taught interns there how to design a residential solar solution. Team building skills, cooperation, as well as public speaking were all taught practiced and taught. Worked with students and professionals from many different high schools over a 2 week period.

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  CALIFORNIA SMILE - PLEASANT HILL PC

  Jun 2021 - now

  Dental Shadow

  150+ hours and ongoing. Shadowing and learning the work environment at California Smile Dental Care in Pleasant Hill, CA. Direct work with patients under dentist supervision. Skills and tasks performed include cleaning, flossing, water suction, installing Invisalign (with assistance), and more. Learning general dental office work environment and equipment.

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  Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC. (CARD)

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Behavioral Health Technician

  Direct work with young patients afflicted with autism spectrum disorder and related mental disorders. Teaching social and communication skills as well as providing academic enrichment. Building social relationships with those with autism who have trouble in group settings. Established in 1990, the Center For Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) therapies’ are fundamentally based on the teachings of University of California, Los Angeles renowned autism treatment scientist, Dr. Ivar Lovaas. Dr. Lovaas discovered that intensive early intervention using applied behavior analysis (ABA) yielded a 47 percent recovery rate among individuals with autism who participated in his study. Show less

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  University of California, Davis

  May 2022 - now

  AvenueB Student

  AvenueB is designed to help community college transfer students smoothly transition to UC Davis, and ultimately, a career in biological science. This program is designed for students who possess a demonstrated commitment or potential for leadership to positively impact the elimination of barriers that prevent full participation of women and underrepresented minorities in biological science careers.

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  Healing California

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

  Volunteer/Dental Assistant

  "Stand-Up on the Delta 2022" Clinic Event by Healing California held in Antioch CA from 6/3/22-6/5/22. This event was particularly for veterans and their families in the Bay Area looking for dental and vision services. I had the amazing experience of volunteering with fellow healthcare-inclined students for the weekend, with a total time of 25+ hours. Duties included registering patients for either dental or optometry services, set-up and clean up, sanitization of equipment, and assisting and shadowing general dentists. Assisted with extraction and suture procedures on both days volunteered. I had an amazing time working with veterans who were incredibly thankful for the clinic, and I look forward to attending upcoming events in the future! Show less

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  Convoy of Hope

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2022

  Volunteer/Dental Assistant

  Healing California and Convoy of Hope Dental and Optometry Clinic 2022 held from August 12-13th. This non-profit clinic served veterans and their families by providing dental and optometry care. I was able to attend both the set-up and the actual clinic itself and in doing so met so many people and learned many skills. Tasks included clinic set-up and clean-up, patient servicing and triage, dental shadowing and assisting (extraction, filling, cleanings) and sanitization of equipment. I was able to connect with a lot of local dentists and doctors and even met up with some familiar ones! Show less

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  CENTRAL VALLEY VETERANS

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2022

  Volunteer/Dental Assistant

  Clinic hours from 7:30AM-5:00PM at Veterans of Foreign Wars' Central Valley Veterans Stand Down Event on September 14th, 2022. Worked as a dental assistant with multiple volunteering dentists at this non-profit vision and dental clinic. Performed fillings, extractions, and cleaning services for veterans in the Fresno community. I was able to connect with a lot of doctors (especially from Shinkawa Dental!) and other volunteers at this clinic and learn a lot! Tasks also included sorting dental supplies, cleaning down equipment after use, and sterilization. Show less

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  Emergency Medicine Research Associate Program (EMRAP) at UC Davis

  Sept 2022 - now

  Research Associate Intern
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  Knights Landing One Health Center

  Dec 2022 - now

  Dental Clinic Volunteer

  The Knights Landing One Health Center Dental Committee is focused on providing professional and free dental services to the underserved Hispanic community of Knights Landing, CA. Students volunteer at dental offices to check-in patients, assist dental professionals, and organize clinic days for those in-need in the surrounding Yolo County area.

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  UC Davis Global Affairs

  Mar 2023 - now

  Global Ambassador Mentor Fellow

  The Global Ambassador Mentorship Program (GAMP) is centered around welcoming incoming international students to UC Davis and ensuring a seamless transition into the US higher education system. Mentor Fellows primarily serve to plan GAMP events for international students as well as guide and direct them to university resources.

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  UC Davis Academic Assistance and Tutoring Center

  Sept 2023 - now

  Undergraduate Tutor