Erika Barton

Experience

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  University of Arizona College of Public Health

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  Student
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  University of Arizona BIO5 Institute

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  KEYS Summer Internship

  Gained skills and knowledge in basic biotechnology techniques (gel electrophoresis), scientific communication, and biosciences career opportunities. Worked full time in the laboratory of Dr. Maria Altbach, Professor of Medical Imaging, analyzing magnetic resonance images (MRI) scans of the heart. Obtained basic proficiency in MATLAB and created a graphical user interface that enabled rapid determination of the right and left ventricle volumes in pulmonary hypertension patients. Presented a poster on research results at the closing showcase, to the Southern Arizona community. Show less

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  University of Arizona

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  Teaching Assistant

  Teaching Assistant for American Sign Language. Assisted with teaching students new material through class time and office hours as well as developed quizzes, presentations, and daily lesson plans.

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  Brookdale

  Jun 2021 - now

  Resident Programs Assistant

  Assisted with leading activities, and developed my own activities. Consistently worked to create a positive and engaging environment prioritizing the needs of the residents.

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  University of Arizona

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Preceptor

  Answered questions to students as well as graded assignments. Preceptor for HPS 387 (Health Disparities and Minority Health)

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  Tucson Village Farm

  Jan 2022 - now

  Intern

  Reconnect young people to a healthy food system, teach them how to grow and prepare fresh food, and empower them to make healthy living and eating habits.

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  DePuy Synthes

  Aug 2023 - now

  Junior Sales Associate