Paula Pardo Pena

Experience

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  Illinois Institute of Technology

  May 2022 - Dec 2022

  - Offered assistance to 20 students, addressing inquiries, and helping them grasp complex course concepts.- Provided guidance to aid students in successfully completing assignments, enhancing their understanding of practical applications.- Led engaging weekly lab sessions, office hours, and meticulously graded lab assignments. - Managed the coordination and execution of online, day, and residential summer programs, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment for more than 150 students of varied backgrounds.- Collaborated with 5 other stem learning interns to organize and facilitate engaging daily events to maximize student's experience in the program.- Acted as an advocate for STEM education and careers

  • Computer Science Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  • STEM Learning Intern

    May 2022 - Aug 2022
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  Illinois Institute of Technology

  May 2023 - now

  -Directly oversee a floor of about 30 residents each academic year.-Collaborate with 8 other resident advisors to organize and promote 10 social events each semester and promote community engagement. -Address inquiries, concerns, and emergencies of more than 300 students living in the residential complex. - Manage and supervise the daily operations of the laboratory space, ensuring a safe and conducive environment for student organizations to carry out their projects.- Facilitate the usage of laboratory equipment, ensuring that students are using tools and resources safely and efficiently. - Engage with 60 high school and middle school students during campus visits, offering insights and guidance to create a meaningful and informative experience.- Safely guide student groups around campus and off-campus locations, responding to incidents and escalations as needed.- Advocate for STEM fields and facilitate activities to cultivate essential skills for success. - Comprehensively supervised a diverse cohort of more than 150 students.- Collaborated closely with two STEM Learning Leads to ensure a safe, supportive, and enriching environment, enhancing the experiences of all participants.- Scheduled shifts and provided guidance to a team of 6 STEM Learning Interns- Addressed inquiries, concerns, and emergencies, ensuring smooth operation for all 22 summer programs.

  • Resident Advisor

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Lab Campus Life Ambassador

    Aug 2022 - Sept 2024

  • DevUp Mentor and Pre-college Ambassador

    Aug 2022 - Sept 2024

  • Graduate Assistant

    May 2023 - Aug 2023
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  EDGE ON SCIENCE

  Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  Special Guest Lecturer

  - Delivered engaging and informative lectures in two Space Science programs and one Rocketry Program.- Encouraged questions and discussions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of astrophysics, astronomy, and rockets.- Received enthusiastic feedback from students, and educators, praising the engaging and educational nature of the lectures.

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  Adler Planetarium

  Jul 2024 - now

  Doane Observatory Research Intern