Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research
Leadership
Fellowships, Honors, & Scholarships
Timeline
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Evan Villarreal

San Antonio

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Peer Tutor

Rattler Success Center, St. Mary's University
08.2024 - Current
  • 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
  • Seaworld Ambassador of the Month, 2021 (2x)

Timeline

Academic Peer Tutor

Rattler Success Center, St. Mary's University
08.2024 - Current

Library Assistant

Blume Library, St. Mary's University
08.2023 - 05.2024

Ride Operator/Supervisor

Seaworld San Antonio
06.2021 - 05.2022

B.S. - Biology, Chemistry

St. Mary's University
Evan Villarreal