Alessandra Nguyen
Garden Grove,USA
Summary
Fourth year Biological Sciences student at University of California, Irvine, with aspirations of grad school (PhD). Excels in leadership, communication, time management, and teamwork. Experienced in creating supportive and interactive learning environments that foster collaboration and confidence among peers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with other research assistants to perform in-vitro tasks for a research lab specialized in neurodegenerative diseases, cardiac arrest, and resuscitation.
- Performed perfusions, organ freezing, solution making, cryosectioning, imaging, mounting, and other general lab maintenance
Supplemental Instruction Leader
Cypress College Learning Resource Center
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Facilitated study sessions for an academically rigorous biology course - Cell and Molecular Biology
- Fostered a positive learning environment for undergraduate students with the organization of collaborative activities
Martial Arts Instructor
Shaolin Kung Fu Vo Thieu Lam
Westminster
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Coached adolescents in martial arts after obtaining the red belt, the highest possible level for a student
- Skilled in organizing and leading group activities, and collaboration with other instructors
Social Outreach Chief Officer
Spark of Kindness
Huntington Beach
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Created informational flyers and assisted in the commercialization of handmade items, of which all profits were donated to local animal shelters
- Skilled in exercising patience and compassion in guiding children in activities, as well as frequent coordination with the association's leader
Education
Biological Sciences
Cypress Community College
06-2024
High School -
Fountain Valley High School
06.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- Keyence imaging
- Laboratory maintenance
- Data collection
- In-vitro techniques
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant, 08/24, 100+ hours of experience.
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of California, Irvine
05.2025 - Current
Supplemental Instruction Leader
Cypress College Learning Resource Center
07.2023 - 07.2024
Martial Arts Instructor
Shaolin Kung Fu Vo Thieu Lam
01.2022 - 03.2022
Social Outreach Chief Officer
Spark of Kindness
09.2019 - 03.2020
Biological Sciences
Cypress Community College
High School -
Fountain Valley High School