Marcella Heidsiek
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Developed strong organizational and communication skills in an educational environment, looking to transition into a new field. Demonstrates a knack for problem-solving and supporting diverse learning needs. Seeks to leverage these skills in a dynamic and collaborative setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Assistant
UCLA Department of Psychology
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated collaborative learning for up to 100 students in Psych 100A sections, promoting critical reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Deepened understanding of Psych 100A by synthesizing complex concepts for students and engaging in weekly pedagogical discussions
True Bruin Ambassador
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Selected to be a True Bruin Ambassador to facilitate Fall 2025 move-in operations, including traffic flow and building prep
Transfer Bruin Day volunteer
UCLA Housing, Los Angeles, CA
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Advised over 100 admitted transfer students and families about dorm life, dining halls, and student activities
Grass roots intern
CALPIRG Internship, Los Angeles, CA
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Managed campus campaign for ocean conservation, collecting 200+ signatures and engaging volunteers
SSR
Northern Lights Cafe, Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Adapted through cashiering, food prep, restocking, and cleaning, 50+ customers per shift, reduced wait times by ~20%
Exchange Student
NPA: Foreign Exchange to Sweden, Bishops Arno, Sweden
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Completed 5h equestrian training at Rickebasta, lived at Nordens Folkhögskola while co-creating 3 art pieces (A1 Swedish)
Exchange student
NPA: Foreign Exchange, Paris, France
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Studied art history and practiced A2-level French at the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay for 3 weeks
- Choreographed a 2-minute contemporary dance film at Sacré-Cœur, securing admission with a Dance Minor at Emory
Exchange student
NPA: Foreign Exchange, London
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Coordinated meal and cleaning schedules for a 5-person residence, demonstrating leadership and organizational skills
- Conducted a comparative analysis of post-war British sculpture at Tate Modern
Waitress
NPA: French Dinner, Arcata, California
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered service for guests, addressed issues promptly, while raising money for study-abroad scholarships
Lead Library volunteer
Arcata Community Library, Arcata, California
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Organized 800+ books weekly, supported 30+ patrons with library software and resources
Exchange student
YFU: Foreign Exchange to Greece, Volos, Greece
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Improved cross-cultural adaptability by engaging in local cultural activities and learning conversational Greek
Beach Cleanup Coordinator
Mad River Beach, Mckinleyville, California
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Organized 8 community beach cleanups, collecting ~80 lbs of waste
Education
Cognitive Science
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA06.2027
High School Diploma -
NorthCoast Preparatory Academy of Performing Arts
Arcata, California06.2023
Skills
- Student engagement
- Feedback delivery
- Data Analysis programs: Rstudio, Matlab, Jupyter
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Professional demeanor
Languages
French
Limited Working
Korean
Elementary
Tigrinya
Limited Working
Timeline
Learning Assistant
UCLA Department of Psychology
09.2025 - Current
True Bruin Ambassador
08.2025 - 09.2025
Transfer Bruin Day volunteer
UCLA Housing, Los Angeles, CA
05.2025 - 05.2025
Grass roots intern
CALPIRG Internship, Los Angeles, CA
03.2025 - 04.2025
SSR
Northern Lights Cafe, Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - 01.2025
Exchange Student
NPA: Foreign Exchange to Sweden, Bishops Arno, Sweden
02.2023 - 02.2023
Exchange student
NPA: Foreign Exchange, Paris, France
01.2023 - 02.2023
Exchange student
NPA: Foreign Exchange, London
01.2023 - 02.2023
Waitress
NPA: French Dinner, Arcata, California
12.2022 - 12.2022
Lead Library volunteer
Arcata Community Library, Arcata, California
09.2022 - 11.2022
Exchange student
YFU: Foreign Exchange to Greece, Volos, Greece
07.2022 - 08.2022
Beach Cleanup Coordinator
Mad River Beach, Mckinleyville, California
05.2022 - 06.2022
Cognitive Science
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
High School Diploma -
NorthCoast Preparatory Academy of Performing Arts
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