Hunter Vandre
Irvine,CA
Summary
As a student with graduate school ambitions, I seek an intellectually stimulating environment that will allow me to grow professionally, academically, and personally. Furthermore, I desire a career that will challenge, engage, and ultimately push me to become a better colleague, team player, and leader.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Bio Sci Peer Tutor
School Of Biological Sciences At UCI
09.2023 - Current
- Led discussions of 20+ students in classroom-style office hours and group work reviewing student-selected and pre-determined subject material
- Worked alongside other tutors to develop comprehensive presentations to speak in front of 200+ students during college lecture-style review sessions
- Mentored and helped guide students in developing stronger study and work habits by providing software, pacing, and concentration-improving recommendations
- Provided positive feedback while actively encouraging students to push the limits of their knowledge. Would ask follow-up questions to ensure understanding, all while maintaining an upbeat, enthusiastic and welcoming attitude.
Student Researcher
UC Irvine Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
05.2023 - Current
- Worked to develop experiments concerning Oak Woodland Restoration in Limestone Canyon.
- Conducted intense literature review, experimental design workshops, and hypothesis testing exercises with the goal of further developing research skills
- Worked alongside other researchers in management of invasive species in Riparian forest and California coastal sage scrub in Newport Bay alongside dozens of Project Grow interns
- Trained in plant identification, oak woodland health monitoring, and in collaboration alongside a variety of Southern California-based conservation and restoration groups
Education Volunteer
KidWorks Community Development
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students through games, letter and number puzzles, and stories to encourage social, personal, and educational growth
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 30+ children
- Assisted teachers with dynamic classroom management and coordination of pre-planned and spontaneous activities to maintain a positive learning environment.
Sustainability Commission Intern
Associated Students of UC Irvine
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Responsible for contacting, collaborating with, and executing events with other campus groups accommodating hundreds of attendees.
- Managed thousands of dollars in budgetary, cultural, and accessibility plans while integrating intra/inter-organizational and community feedback.
- Created, managed, and updated spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
- Assisted in graphic design by participating in Canva design workshops
Squad Member
MOD Pizza
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Upheld customer service and coworker morale in a dynamic, team-oriented setting to proactively promote patron satisfaction and teamwork.
- Considered significant logistical and operational requests from store administration with the goal of best-assisting customers through individual and team-based plans of action.
Education
B.S. / Minor - Biological Sciences / Spanish
University of California, Irvine
Irvine 09.2022 - Current
No Degree - Dual Enrollment Credit
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA06.2022
Skills
- Customer Service
- Organizational Leadership
- Flexibility
- Team Coordination
Accomplishments
Campuswide Honors Councilman
Three-time Dean’s List Scholar
Certification
- BLS/CPR
- EMT-B
Awards
Campuswide Honors Councilman Three-time Dean's List Scholar Ducks Unlimited Wetland Service Award Prone Family, Golden 1 Credit Union, CA State Fund, Ducks Unlimited Scholarship winner
Mountain Biker, Surfer, Snowboarder
Nature is everywhere you look in Northern California. From the crashing waves of the Santa Cruz surf, to the rolling hills of the Coast Ranges, to the vistas of the Sierra Nevadan peaks, one would be remiss not to appreciate the beauty that envelops the Northern half of the Golden State. For as long as I can remember, being both surrounded by and one with nature has been central to my identity. A world without green is a colorless one.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Bio Sci Peer Tutor
School Of Biological Sciences At UCI
09.2023 - Current
Student Researcher
UC Irvine Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
05.2023 - Current
Education Volunteer
KidWorks Community Development
05.2023 - 09.2023
B.S. / Minor - Biological Sciences / Spanish
University of California, Irvine
09.2022 - Current
Sustainability Commission Intern
Associated Students of UC Irvine
09.2022 - 06.2023
Squad Member
MOD Pizza
06.2021 - 09.2022
- BLS/CPR
- EMT-B
No Degree - Dual Enrollment Credit
Sierra College
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