Natali Long
Henrico,Virginia
Summary
As an aspiring chemical engineer, I have dedicated my time to learning about engineering and space sciences through internships and summer programs. I have gained immense knowledge and experience in leadership, research, and collaboration that I plan to expand upon during university. I plan to continue my education to one day work in the manufacturing industry.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
American Family Fitness
Richmond, VA
01.2026 - 08.2026
- Designed and implemented engaging swim lessons for all members at any age, promoting water safety and skill development.
- Assessed individual swimmer progress and adapted lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs effectively.
- Provided feedback to swimmers on technique improvement, fostering a supportive learning atmosphere.
Food Service Worker
Dairy Queen
Richmond, VA
03.2025 - 08.2026
- Prepared and served food items according to established safety and quality standards.
- Assisted in maintaining inventory levels, restocking supplies to support daily operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Virginia Earth System and Science Scholars
Virginia Space Grant Consortium
Hampton, VA
12.2025 - 07.2026
- Project Scientist for Hydrosphere team, conducting and maintaining team coordination and responsibilities.
- Researched and presented our fully developed mission at the VESSS Week 1 Summer Academy Panel presentation.
- Completed rigorous writing reports and research to be invited as a VESSS scholar that was directed to support unit learning goals.
NASA SEES Intern
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA
Austin, TX
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with team members to conduct research on the impacts of microgravity on the human body.
- Tested experiment with ZQube instrument to collect and record to find trends.
- Researched and presented a coherent mission design at the annual Science Symposium.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Randolph Tucker High School
Richmond, VA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Astronomy
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2031
Skills
- Customer service
- Patience and empathy
- Instructional strategies
- Swimming techniques
- Lesson planning
- Mentorship
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of eight in the development of Hemolysis research in microgravity.
- Supervised team of five staff members.
- Achieved team coordination through effectively helping with communication and inclusivity.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Swim Instructor
American Family Fitness
01.2026 - 08.2026
Virginia Earth System and Science Scholars
Virginia Space Grant Consortium
12.2025 - 07.2026
Food Service Worker
Dairy Queen
03.2025 - 08.2026
NASA SEES Intern
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Astronomy
Virginia Tech
High School Diploma -
John Randolph Tucker High School