Experience

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  Orange county educational arts academy

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Guest teacher

  Involved in program where I had the opportunity to build an elective class curriculumTaught third graders for the school year (3rd grade Nutrition and Food/Culture class)Aided in grading paperwork and organizing the classroom along with doing front office administrative work

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  Chapman university

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Alumni discovery initiative ambassador

  Reached out, interviewed, and collected data on Chapman alumniBuilt on networking skills, developed time management skills in order to work around the schedule of alumniAided in expanding the Chapman University alumni network

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  Kaplan test prep

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2019

  Campus representative/mentor

  Promoted from entry-level Campus Representative to Mentor upon excelling in my position Simultaneously fulfilled duties as Campus Representative while also training new employees Created presentations and presented at various pre-professional organizations which gave students information regarding pathways to graduate school, application processes, interview strategies, and test-taking strategies. Advised students on graduate school pathways and best practices for preparation Facilitated meetings with new employees and provided foundation for understanding the responsibilities associated with the positionAttended meetings with managers and fellow campus reps in order to collaborate on how to enhance the experience of undergraduate students and perform better on campaignsExcelled in campaigns and continuously exceeded my goals, reaching a multitude of undergraduate students in providing useful materials for graduate school preparation Show less

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  Chapman university

  May 2018 - Jun 2019

  Assisted in Social Construction of Difference course Engaged in curriculum formation through collaborating with the professorCritically analyzed systems of difference/oppression then created assignments which encouraged students to dialogue Extensive experience in grading processes through grading exams and essays Experience in facilitating a classroom of students through engaging in critical dialogueTaught students complex concepts regarding societal differences based on race, gender, class, etc Show less Conducted research study entitled "Racial Microaggressions and Cultural Humility Towards Filipino American Students: Examining School Counseling and Psychology"Recorded qualitative-based data through interviews and observations at school fieldwork site Sorted data into codes, analyzed data then created a full research reportReported data and findings to colleagues through a publicly held presentationAnalyzed dynamics between mental health providers in a school setting and diverse students Critiqued effectiveness of counseling/psychology with Filipino American students, the second largest Asian group in the nation and a highly understudied population Show less

  • Teaching Assistant

    Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Independent Researcher

    May 2018 - May 2019
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  Cafo center on applied research for vulnerable children and families

  Dec 2019 - Jun 2020

  Research assistant intern

  Worked in research around attachment styles, child/adolescent development, and trauma Wrote comprehensive literature reviews Co-authored empirical publications Analyzed empirical articles then suggested applications for work in orphanagesExamined and helped with process of conducting research on sociocultural contexts of trauma and effects of institutionalizationOrganized annual research symposiumCollaborated with research team to identify research goals Show less

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  Chapman university

  Dec 2019 - Sept 2020

  Worked with Dr. Gocken Coskuner-Balli in data collection/analysis for two studies: The prevalence of hustle culture in the way young people perceive their careersThe role of femininity in a professional settingTranscribed data for analysis and conducted qualitative research data collection Attended research presentations, aided in grading process Served as Teaching Assistant for Child Development class over winter interterm session Worked closely with students in understanding classroom material Led study groups and taught complex material regarding developmental psychology Required extensive and thorough understanding of classroom material

  • Research And Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Teaching Assistant

    Dec 2019 - Jan 2020
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  Raising compassionate leaders

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  Research associate
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  Jacobs foundation

  Aug 2021 - now

  Graduate student scholar

  - Currently serving as a research fellow for the CERES (Connecting the EdTech Research Ecosystem) Center from the Jacobs Foundation- Conducting research on digital media practices of young adults and digital mental health - Working with industry partners to find equitable digital solutions to promote wellbeing - Creating and disseminating research to the general public

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  Biden-harris administration and mtv

  Mar 2022 - May 2022

  Youth action forum participant

  Recognized for work in digital health research; Was selected out of hundreds of candidates to present at the White House in May 2022; Worked for 6 weeks to develop a campaign around a media and technology mental health solution; Advocated for mental health with an audience of industry leaders, nonprofit partners, and the Biden Harris Administration

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  Latitude

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  Data analyst and researcher
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  The upswing fund for adolescent mental health

  Sept 2022 - Apr 2023

  Graduate student intern
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  The trevor project

  May 2023 - Sept 2023

  User experience research intern