Andy Chen

Experience

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  Brooklyn Chinese-American Association

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Summer Intern/Classroom Assistant

  -Worked in conjunction with lead instructor to manage students and facilitate comprehension of math, English, science, and art-Supervised students during field trips and events to ensure student safety

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  Binghamton University

  Aug 2020 - May 2022

  -Worked in conjunction with a graduate teaching assistant to successfully lead a section of 24 students through a novel CURE (Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience) research project -Created comprehensive supplemental materials to facilitate understanding of various parts of the scientific process, such as statistical tests and elevator speeches-Held one office hour weekly to provide additional assistance and guidance to students-Met weekly with other teaching assistants and the lead professor to prepare and plan for upcoming laboratory sessions Show less

  • Undergraduate Lab Assistant

    Jan 2022 - May 2022

  • Undergraduate Researcher

    Aug 2021 - May 2022

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (BIOL 324: Tissue Biology, formerly Animal Histology)

    Feb 2021 - May 2022

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (BIOL 115: Intro Bio Lab)

    Aug 2020 - May 2022
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  New York Chinese School

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Summer Intern

  -Designed and printed aesthetically pleasing business cards to promote the school and its mission-Managed high school interns to successfully decorate the classrooms and bulletin boards to create a colorful and cheerful environment for the return of in-person classes-Cleaned classroom chairs, desks, and floor to ensure hygienic conditions for students

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  Prospect Park Alliance

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2024

  Park Naturalist

  -Set up various games and activities in the Audubon Center/Boathouse to teach about ecology and wildlife-Managed and supervised Park Youth Representatives to ensure productivity and efficiency-Showcased live animals, such as turtles, snakes, and insects, to visitors to teach about local wildlife-Fed animals and cleaned enclosures to ensure the health of the animals-Led nature walks to teach children about forest ecosystems and to showcase local flora and fauna-Assist with special events in partnership with local organizations (e.g. Brooklyn Public Library, New York Tea Society)-Designed a wormarium to teach children about the role of worms as decomposers in the environment as a part of Wildlife Appreciation Month Show less

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  Home Sweet Home Tutoring

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Summer Camp Counselor

  - Taught and prepared incoming 6th grade students for the upcoming school year in reading, writing, and math- Designed lesson plans and activities for weekly science classes to teach middle school science (biology, chemistry)- Worked collaboratively with other counselors to create enrichment activities such as arts & crafts and baking

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  The Dalton School

  Sept 2022 - now

  Science Research Teacher/Laboratory Technician

  -Coordinated the Dalton Science Research Program (DSRP), which allows students to pursue authentic research experiences-Redesigned and implemented curriculums for all three years of DSRP to teach students the fundamentals of scientific research, statistical analyses, and writing manuscripts-Created a terrestrial ecotoxicology in-house research opportunity for students to study the effects of anthropogenic pollutants using Eisenia fetida (red wiggler worms)-Trained to be a qualified science teacher through the DNA Learning Center to sponsor DNA Barcoding research as part of the Urban Barcode Project-Held one-on-one “Lab” sessions with students to answer questions regarding their research projects and to explore topics they are interested in-Set up and prepared middle school science, high school chemistry, and organic chemistry experiments and equipment -Maintained inventory of equipment and reagents as well as restocked supplies as neededIndependent Studies-Taught 4 high school students the fundamentals of histology, from using light microscopes to discerning the 4 tissue types as well as organs in the human bodyProjects-Collaborated with Dr. David Lindo, the Sustainability Coordinator, and the Sustainability team in designing and building a rooftop pollinator and vegetable garden Show less