Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult learners, adapting lessons to meet the language levels and cultural backgrounds of diverse students
Informed prospective students about available GED and ESL programs, helping them navigate registration and placement processes
Supported a welcoming and inclusive learning environment by building rapport with students, and maintaining a helpful presence in the learning center.
Lead Clinical Information Specialist
Oak Street Health Clinic
Greenville, SC
08.2021 - 06.2024
Support providers in different clinics within the company to accurately document a patient’s medical and social history by utilizing local EMR systems to find pertinent information, or requesting records from a facility to accurately support a patient’s diagnosis.
Support providers in completing referrals, placing diagnostic and lab orders to monitor a patient’s health, to achieve the company’s model of preventative care (happy, healthy, and out of the hospital).
Focus on improving the clinic’s quality metrics by ensuring other scribes have the knowledge and resources required to work as a team.
Camp Counselor
Falling Creek Camp
Zirconia, NC
05.2021 - 08.2021
Cultivated effective relationships with campers by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills.
Charged with instilling the Camp’s core values of Courage, Respect, Positive Attitude, and Trust.
Supervised camper activities and mediated behavioral issues to promote a fun, inclusive culture.
Maintained a positive, outgoing demeanor with campers and staff.
Mentor
Clemson Univeristy
Clemson, SC
08.2020 - 12.2020
Mentored underrepresented college freshman pursuing a science degree
Encouraged college freshman to seek research programs and internships
Strengthened networking skills of college freshman
Shadowing
Foothills Family Practice
Westminster, SC
12.2019 - 01.2020
Observed physician and patient interactions to become a more effective communicator.
Discussed major health issues that are problematic for various age groups.
Gained awareness of the sensitivity between the variety of cultural backgrounds and age differences.
Education
Master of Science - Community Engaged Medicine
Furman University
Greenville, SC
05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biology with a minor in psychology
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
05-2021
Thesis Research: Furman University
Conducted independent research examining the relationship between language brokering and depression among Hispanic adolescents through the lens of social determinants of health
Synthesized peer-reviewed literature and case studies to explore cultural, emotional, and systemic contributors to mental health disparities
Analyzed data from existing studies to identify trends linking language mediation roles with increased stress, anxiety, and emotional burden
Developed policy recommendations addressing mental health challenges through culturally responsive school and community interventions
Presented findings to academic faculty and peers as part of a capstone requirement for the Community Engaged Medicine master’s program
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Student Intern
Greenville Literacy Association
08.2024 - 04.2025
Lead Clinical Information Specialist
Oak Street Health Clinic
08.2021 - 06.2024
Camp Counselor
Falling Creek Camp
05.2021 - 08.2021
Mentor
Clemson Univeristy
08.2020 - 12.2020
Shadowing
Foothills Family Practice
12.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Community Engaged Medicine
Furman University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology with a minor in psychology
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