Kimberli Izaguirre
Houston,TX
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in biomedical sciences and hands-on experience in research related to child development gained through recent employment at UTHealth. Prepared to continue academic career at a medical school in Texas and start on the medical path towards a career in pediatric medicine and make meaningful contributions to this field with commitment and drive.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant I & II
Children’s Learning Institute at UTHealth
09.2022 - Current
- Supported Primary Investigators in participant scheduling, data collection, management, and analysis, and reporting using software such as Qualtrics and REDCap
- Coached 15 families through the PALS (Play and Learning Strategies) program through individualized sessions designed to strengthen the bond between parent and child by stimulating early language, cognitive, and social development
- Administered PLS-5 Expressive and Auditory assessments for premature 2 year-olds as well as transcribed child and adult vocalizations and conversational turns in both a play and book read interaction between child and adult
Store Supervisor
UPS Store
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed daily customer interactions related to shipping and other store services, addressed inquiries, resolved issues, and provided solutions to meet individual needs
- Developed and implemented strategies to drive sales and promote store services
Store Associate
Walmart
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options
- Maintained a clean and safe shopping environment for customers through regular cleaning and monitoring of store conditions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University (TAMU)
College Station, Texas05.2022
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Project Management
- Computer Literacy (MS Excel, Zoom, Teams)
- Research methods
Certification
- Distinguished Student in Recognition of Academic Excellence Fall 2020; Spring 2021
- Diplomas of Apprenticeship in Medical Ethics, Suturing, and Phlebotomy Spring 2021
Publications
- Izaguirre K., Alayón, Y.G., Rosales, K., Surrain, S., & Vaughn, K. A., (2024, March) Spanish Conversations and English Media: How Do Emergent Bilingual Preschoolers Learn Language at Home? [Poster Presentation] Texas Early Childhood Symposium at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
- Tobón, D., Surrain, S., Rosales, K., Izaguirre, K., & Zucker, T. A. (2024, May 29) Which parents complete parent intervention programs?
[Poster presentation]. Global Implementation Science Conference, Houston, TX. https://globalimplementation.org/2024-conference-agenda/ - Rosales, K., Alayón, Y. G., Izaguirre, K., Tobón, D., Cruz, K., Surrain, S., & Zucker, T. A. (2025, April). Exploring COVID-19 Effects on the Oral Language Skills of Emergent Bilingual Children Entering Pre-Kindergarten [Poster Presentation]. 2025 Scientific Retreat, Houston, TX.
- Rodriguez, A., Price, C., Cruz, K., Tobón, D., Izaguirre, K., Oh, Y., & Zucker, T. A. (2025, April). Examining Parental Stress Patterns in the Preschool Period of Young Spanish-Speaking English Learners [Poster Presentation]. 2025 Scientific Retreat, Houston, TX.
Timeline
Research Assistant I & II
Children’s Learning Institute at UTHealth
09.2022 - Current
Store Supervisor
UPS Store
09.2019 - 07.2022
Store Associate
Walmart
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University (TAMU)
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