Johana Castro

• Executed a variety of laboratory procedures, including the sterilization of leaves and inoculation with spores, with a focus on maintaining sterile conditions and precise documentation.
• Collected various insect species critical to research, such as Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), Tamarixia radiata, and thrips. Assisted in the proper care and monitoring of these specimens to support research outcomes.
• Played a key role in maintaining greenhouse environments by watering plants, cleaning facilities, and assembling, cleaning, and repairing insect cages to sustain an optimal research environment.
• Helped train student
• Assisted with planning, developing, coordinating, and administering a research project for a conference. Demonstrated strong project management, organizational, and teamwork skills in a dynamic research setting.
• Flexibility in adapting to new research challenges while maintaining a high standard of work across multiple projects.

• Must assume all the responsibilities of the teacher, including taking attendance, explaining homework, adhering to lesson plans, and maintaining classroom cleanliness
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.

• Work hours: Variable schedule/about 10-20 per week
• Expertly documented physician-patient interactions, encompassing detailed patient history, thorough physical examinations, and relevant family, social, and past medical histories to ensure accurate and holistic patient records.

• Accurately recorded physician consultations, medical procedures, laboratory results, and dictated radiographic impressions provided by supervising physicians, ensuring all pertinent information related to patient encounters was meticulously captured and maintained.

• Streamlined physician workflow by transcribing medical information in real-time during patient consultations.
• Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and other applicable privacy regulations throughout the documentation process.
• Reduced errors in medical records through meticulous attention to detail and thorough knowledge of medical terminology.

• Lead college-level courses covering human body systems, cell structure, tissues, and organs
• Muscular, skeletal, nervous and other systems that make up the human body were discussed and dissected specimens were prepared for demonstration
• Helped design instructions and rubric for assignments
• Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
• Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.

• Collaborated in the gathering of materials and organized the laboratory according to the lesson plans
• Assisted in the preparation of chemical solutions used in the laboratory
• Autoclaved glassware and cleaned other materials appropriately

• Aided college students with assignments covering chemistry, biology, organic chemistry, and anatomy & physiology
• Collaborated with faculty to find ways to facilitate learning

• Guided high school students through the college enrollment process
• Participated in community events, such as MLK Day, and financial aid nights