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Anca Stefan

San Jose,CA

Summary

Rising senior in high school with a strong interest in organic chemistry, biotechnology, and business. Experienced in advanced laboratory research, with foundations in numerous STEM and business subjects from community college classes. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Organic Chemistry Researcher

Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program
Fremont, CA
09.2024 - Current
  • Contributed to multiple organic chemistry research projects, including the total synthesis of Sporovexin A and B through a stereocontrolled aldol, the enantioselective synthesis of a key propargylic alcohol intermediate of Efavirenz with dizinc(I) catalysts, and the synthesis of coumarins and chromenes by the Knoevenagel condensation of salicylaldehyde and ethyl trifluoroacetoacetate.
  • Presented at Mission College and at California State University San Marcos's West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Conference (WCBSURC): "Efforts Towards a Concise Total Synthesis and Structural Verification of Sporovexin A and B Through a Stereocontrolled Aldol."

Research Intern

UCSF
Berkeley, CA
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Researched current gene therapies for sickle cell disease at UCSF under the mentorship of Dr. Elena Nedelcu.

General Chemistry Embedded Tutor

West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer collaboration during group tutoring sessions while still providing individualized support as needed.
  • Encouraged self-directed learning among tutees by guiding them toward appropriate resources rather than simply providing answers.
  • Established positive rapport with students, fostering a supportive learning environment where they felt comfortable asking questions and seeking assistance.
  • Served as a mentor to struggling students, providing guidance on time management strategies and study habits that led to marked improvements in their overall academic performance.
  • Helped students in chemistry lectures, discussions, and labs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cambrian Academy
San Jose, CA
06.2026

California Certificate of Proficiency -

HiSET
CA
09-2024

Associate of Science And Arts - Biochemistry And Business Administration

Foothill College
Los Altos, CA
06.2026

West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
05-2024

De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
03-2024

Skills

  • Chemistry instruction
  • Math, science, and business expertise
  • Peer mentoring
  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Analytical chemistry
  • Quantitative research
  • Total synthesis

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Mandarin
Limited
Romanian
Limited

Timeline

Organic Chemistry Researcher

Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program
09.2024 - Current

Research Intern

UCSF
07.2024 - 08.2024

General Chemistry Embedded Tutor

West Valley College
01.2023 - 12.2023

High School Diploma -

Cambrian Academy

California Certificate of Proficiency -

HiSET

Associate of Science And Arts - Biochemistry And Business Administration

Foothill College

West Valley College

De Anza College

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