Provided tutoring for 13 STEM-related courses including Biology, Math, Chemistry, and Physics
Assisted students in mastering foundational and advanced concepts
Library Assistant
Blume Library, St. Mary's University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Organized and categorized library materials
Assisted patrons with research inquiries and general library navigation
Ride Operator/Supervisor
Seaworld San Antonio
06.2021 - 05.2022
Supervised operations for major roller coasters
Trained new hires, conducted equipment checks, and managed shift scheduling
Education
B.S. - Biology, Chemistry
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX
05.2027
Skills
Data Analysis
Mentorship
Leadership
Public Speaking
Communication
Research
STUROP Program, Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute, UT Health San Antonio, Loss of snai2 Function Causes Osteopetrosis in Zebrafish, Dr. Myron Ignatius, 06/24 - 08/24, Conducted zebrafish breeding, counting, qPCR, and imaging, Presented findings at the 2024 St. Mary's University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium
Spring Research Fellowship, Department of Biology, St. Mary's University, CRISPR Knockdown of MMP9 Reduces Invasion, Metastasis, and Colony Formation in Ewing Sarcoma, Dr. Terry Shackleford, 01/24 - 04/24, Conducted cell proliferation and invasion assays, Specialized in CRISPR transfection techniques and analysis, Awarded 2nd place Oral Presentation at the 2024 St. Mary's University Undergraduate Research Symposium
Leadership
SET Student Advisory Board Biology Nominee, 2025-Present, Represented the St. Mary's Biology Department for the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology town hall.
President's Ambassador, 2024 - Present, Represented St. Mary's University at formal events, including donor receptions and galas
Honors Leadership Council, Peer Mentor, 2024 - Present, Mentored incoming Honors Program students
Research Club, Risk Management Officer, 2023 - Present, Oversaw club activities, ensuring safety protocols during research and events, Organized workshops connecting students with research opportunities
Captain, Intramural Basketball Team 'Stem-Cells', 2024
Knights of Columbus, 2023 - Present
Pre-Medical Society, 2023
Health Occupations Students of America, 2023
Honors Program, 2023 - Present
Fellowships, Honors, & Scholarships
St. Mary's University/Baylor College of Medicine BS/MD Program, Spring 2025
Dean's List Highest Honors, Spring 2024
Dean's List High Honors, Fall 2023
South Texas Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, 2024 - Present
Spring Research Fellowship, Spring 2024
Honors Student Scholarship, 2024 - Present
Gateway Scholarship, 2023 - Present
Marianist Medallion Recipient, 2023
Presidential Bronze Volunteer Award, 2023
University Health Foundation Sons & Daughters Scholarship, 2023 - Present
Assistant Director/First Year Advisor at St John's University Center for Student SuccessAssistant Director/First Year Advisor at St John's University Center for Student Success