Alliza Wade
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Intrinsically motivated student with a deep commitment to fostering personal and communal academic achievement. Driven by a passionate fascination with biology and chemistry and compassion for people, with a comprehensive goal of contributing to long-lasting scientific benefit to society.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Tutor
Antelope Valley College
08.2023 - Current
- Tutored up to 30 students weekly in specific course material and integrated study and learning strategies to promote independent learning.
- Organized sessions as a group tutor lead to maintain an efficient yet flexible session led by student needs.
- Utilized active listening techniques to understand students' challenges and develop appropriate learning solutions.
- Demonstrated effective problem-solving strategies when addressing student difficulties with course material.
- Assisted peers in developing study habits for long-term success in academic endeavors.
Plumbing Assistant
Plumbing By A. Wade
12.2016 - Current
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with customers regarding their plumbing needs.
- Operated power-driven machinery such as pumps, compressors and threading machines when necessary.
- Inspected drainage systems for clogs or blockages using cameras or other diagnostic tools.
- Assisted in the installation of new pipes for residential homes.
- Repaired broken pipes due to corrosion or damage from freezing temperatures.
- Installed and repaired plumbing fixtures and systems, such as sinks, toilets, showers, piping, gas lines, water heaters and other related equipment.
Tutor Coordinator
Agents of Change
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Coordinated scheduling and placement of 10 tutors between 2 contracted elementary schools for a summer program.
- Traveled between the schools to ensure all tutors were performing their duties as expected and gather feedback from the teachers and other personnel.
- Worked with students on classwork and helped moderate behavioral disturbances in the classroom by redirecting and engaging students.
- Guided tutors through designing AVID lesson plans for the upcoming school year.
- Drafted and finalized reports summarizing data and feedback collected from staff and personal observations and assessment.
Phlebotomy Technician
Hemacare Corp.
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Used proper venipuncture techniques to attain blood samples after verifying donor identities.
- Disposed of biohazardous waste and transported specimen samples to laboratory following OSHA protocols.
- Cleaned, sanitized, and sterilized the donor center and equipment.
- Screen donors using a computer program and enter/manage donor information in an electronic record system.
- Prepare blood donors and apheresis machine for procedure, connect apheresis machine to donors, attend to donors' needs during procedure, and properly disconnect machine from donor when finished.
Dog Bather
Petsmart
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Bathed, dried, clipped and/or ground nails, brushed teeth, lightly trimmed, cleaned ears, and thoroughly brushed dogs of all sizes following company policy closely.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing top-notch care for each animal, working with up to 15 clients daily.
- Used a computer system to schedule appointments and create pet and owner profiles.
- Cleaned and sanitized the grooming salon.
- Assisted fellow bathers and groomers to mitigate falling behind schedule.
Education
Associate in Science for Transfer (AST) - Biology Candidate
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA06-2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Palmdale High
Palmdale, CA06-2016
Skills
- Self-regulation
- Time management
- Intrinsic motivator
- Collaborative, goal-oriented leadership
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Patience and empathy
- Growth mindset
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist
One of 485 of over 1300 applicants selected as a semifinalist in one of the nation's most prestigious scholarships in 2026.
Certification
CRLA Level III Master Tutor Certification
Timeline
Tutor Coordinator
Agents of Change
06.2025 - 06.2025
Peer Tutor
Antelope Valley College
08.2023 - Current
Phlebotomy Technician
Hemacare Corp.
04.2021 - 07.2021
Dog Bather
Petsmart
11.2019 - 11.2020
Plumbing Assistant
Plumbing By A. Wade
12.2016 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Palmdale High
Associate in Science for Transfer (AST) - Biology Candidate
Antelope Valley College
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
- Antifungal Drug Design, Synthesis, and Assessment; Began 04/2025
- Evaluate the mechanisms of action of current antifungal medications.
- Perform chemical syntheses in an organic chemistry lab.
- Characterize products by CNMR, HNMR, mass spectroscopy, and IR spectroscopy.
- Test the product's antifungal activity in various concentrations against candida albicans.
- Presented a poster of the project at the 2025 Southern California Conference for Undergraduate Research.