Experience

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  Monterey bay aquarium

  May 2023 - Jan 2024

  Engage and communicate with guests of all ages and backgrounds in both Spanish and English. Interpret exhibits, marine life, and the conservation of the ocean to enrich guest experiences. Oversee the care of touchpool animals. Guide high school students to effectively communicate scientific topics to aquarium guests. Develop individualized plans for students to improve public speaking and interpretation skill. Maintained consistent communication with co-workers as to students process, any problems that arose and ways to improve curriculum.

  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Volunteer

    Jun 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Teen Conservation Leader Coach

    May 2023 - Aug 2023
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  Marine science institute university of california santa barbara

  Jan 2024 - now

  Research assistant in the Coastal Oceanography and Autonomous Systems Lab housed in UCSB's Geography department. Assist PI with analyzing physical oceanographic data using MATLAB software. Communicate scientific advancements to the public. Complete Aquarist task and aid in the management of the facility.

  • Research Experience and Education Facility Content Coordinator

    Jan 2025 - now

  • COAST Lab Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Research Experience and Education Facility Docent

    Jan 2024 - Jan 2025
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  Uc santa barbara

  Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

  Undergraduate learning assistant

  Collaborate with Professor Anna James to develop resources and class material used to guide incoming students while taking an introductory course to marine science and its disciplines. Help incoming students navigate opportunities on campus as they develop their paths in marine science.