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My Skills

Education

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Professional Writing Minor, College Honors

September 2024

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Experience

UCLA Bruin Resource Center

Caregiver Student Specialist

May 2023 - September 2024

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In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Caregiver Provider​

September 2021 - Present

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​UCLA Students with Dependents Program

Program Coordinator

November 2022 - May 2023

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Technical Skills

  • Software

    • Microsoft Suite, Data Management Excel

    • SPSS, Jamovi, Taguette

    • Qualtrics

    • Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva

  • Research

    • ​Survey Design

    • Recruiting Participants

    • Interviewing Participants

    • Parametric and Non-Parametric Data Analyzation

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1      Research Skills

  • Initiative and Innovation: Founded the UCLA Caregiver Student Initiative, designing and executing pioneering research, including a comprehensive survey on caregiver students.

  • Collaboration and Data Analysis: Worked with UCLA Student Affairs Information & Research Office (SAIRO) to collect and analyze data, producing an Executive Summary to establish awareness and resources for caregiving students.

  • Presentation and Dissemination: Presented research findings at UCLA Undergraduate Research Week, winning the Dean’s Prize for Excellence in Research and Creativity.

2      Leadership

3      Communication and Collaboration

4      Problem-Solving and Consultation Skills

5      Ethics and Professionalism

  • Organizational Leadership: Founded and led Bruin Caregiving Scholars, establishing a supportive community and organizing events and workshops for caregiving students.

  • Adaptability in Leadership: Successfully led Psi Beta Psychology National Honors Society through a pandemic, transitioning activities to an online format while maintaining member engagement and academic community.

  • Program Development and Implementation: Launched UCLA’s inaugural Caregiver Student Fundraiser, collaborating with multiple departments to raise funds and develop impactful programs.

  • Effective Advocacy and Outreach: Raised awareness about caregiving students’ challenges through presentations, publications, and outreach campaigns, engaging with various university departments and external organizations.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Worked with student affairs, development, media, human resources, admissions, and financial aid departments to advocate for caregiver students and establish supportive programs.

  • Bilingual Communication: Provided critical linguistic assistance and advocacy as an IHSS provider, facilitating communication between patients and healthcare providers.

  • Program Creation and Implementation: Developed and implemented on-campus programs for caregiving and parenting, addressing the unique needs of students with dependents.

  • Patient Advocacy: Acted as a bilingual advocate and power of attorney, resolving treatment strategy conflicts between patients and healthcare providers.

  • Community Resource Navigation: Researched and accessed community resources for low-income clients and patients, ensuring they received necessary support and care.

  • Confidential and Ethical Caregiving: Maintained private and institutional records for multiple healthcare providers, ensuring accurate and ethical documentation and communication.

  • Professional Advocacy: Advocated for students with adult dependents, living with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities, ensuring they received appropriate resources and support.

  • Award-Winning Research: Conducted and presented research on caregiving students with a focus on ethical considerations and social justice, recognized with the Dean’s Prize for Excellence in Research and Creativity.

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