Ashtyn DeCoster

Experience

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  The Dance Connection

  Aug 2017 - May 2021

  Dance Instructor

  - Organized and structured dance classes and choreography for students aged preschool to 6th grade.- Instructed groups of 10-25 students in various routines, providing guidance and support.- Led classes 2-4 times a week, adapting teaching methods for different age groups.

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  ABCM Corporation

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  Certified Nursing Assistant

  - Provided preventative care to manage skin related conditions such as pressure ulcers.- Memorized care plans for over 70 residents and build long lasting relationships with them and other care-team members.- Monitored residents by checking vital signs, weight, recording intake, and assisting with everyday tasks as needed.- Administered therapeutic treatments, non-sterile dressings, ice packs and baths.- Performed all duties through and while adapting to the challenges of COVID-19. Show less

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  University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

  May 2021 - May 2023

  Clinical Research Assistant for the FAMILY lab

  Assisting Dr. Youngme Kim and the other senior researchers by collecting and analyzing data, and working 9 hours a week doing transcription or managing and organizing data while learning to work with a team.

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  Iowa Specialty Hospital

  Jun 2021 - now

  Medical Scribe/Medical Assistant

  - Accompany physician during patient consultations and assist in recording patient history and physical exam findings into the electronic medical record.- Perform medical secretary tasks, such as faxing, mailing, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence, and ensuring confidentiality of crucial information.- Setting up for and assisting the physician during examinations and surgeries as requested

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  University of Miami

  Sept 2021 - now

  - 3rd Year Veteran performer for the Hurricanette Dance Team, participating in athletic, campus, alumni, media, and community service events.- Dedicate 10+ hours a week to rehearsal, preparing for performances in front of crowds of up to 50,000 people. - Accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence for Dean Mallery- Complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail and proficiency in computer software programs “The Lead Miami Program is a selective student employment program available by invitation to incoming freshman students whose high school work demonstrated leadership excellence.”Develop career and leadership qualities by committing to employment. Selected from numerous other undergraduate students to participate in labs that allowed individual freedom to form your own research plan and conduct it independentlyDeveloped the research planning skills needed to tackle projects across disciplines

  • Miami Hurricanettes Dance Team

    May 2022 - now

  • College of Arts & Sciences Enrollment Office Assistant

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Lead Miami Student

    May 2021 - now

  • Relevant Coursework: BIL/CHM integrative research labs

    Sept 2021 - May 2022
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  Miami Children's Museum

  Sept 2023 - now

  Miami Children's Museum Research Assistant

  - Conduct on-site observations at the Miami Children's Museum to record and analyze children's interactions within the museum environment.- Gather and study literature to support evidence on museum-based learning. Working to publish a literature review to synthesize evidence on museum-based learning and its impact on children's education.- This resarch collaborates with various institutions including the University of Miami, The Creative Learning Center, The Smithsonian, Boston Children’s Museum, and the Strong Museum of Play to evaluate existing museum-based early childhood education programs and develop a museum-based early learning curriculum.- Utilize mixed methodology including child outcome data, surveys, and interviews to evaluate the effectiveness of museum preschool education and its impact on school readiness. Show less