Pauline Tran
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
Undergraduate student pursuing dentistry, dedicated to advancing equitable access to oral health care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Anteater Smile Project Volunteer Coordinator
ASP UCI
04.2026 - Current
- Coordinate on-campus and off-campus volunteer events to increase community engagement
- Collaborate with organizations in planning initiatives to ensure effective execution
- Enhance club outreach in the community by promoting equitable oral health
Dental Assistant
Prestige Endodontics
Irvine, California
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted in root canal procedures to ensure efficient workflow
- Sanitized and prepared operation rooms
- Greeted patients and recorded blood pressure to determine eligibility for procedures
Private Math Tutor
Self-employeed
08.2025 - Current
- Guided students in establishing a solid grasp of fundamental math concepts, fostering confidence and academic growth
- Utilized interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
- Tailored tutoring sessions to align with specific client needs, enhancing engagement and understanding
- Developed customized lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
Anteater Smile Project Intern
ASP UCI
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Interned in volunteer and treasurer roles
- Organized sticker-making event for cancer patients
- Leaded fundraiser with Seaside Bakery to coordinate on-campus fundraiser on Ring Road.
- Developed product types and pricing strategy for fundraiser, resulting in sold-out inventory.
Pre Dental Society Intern
PDS UCI
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Interned in philanthropy and outreach rotation to support community engagement initiatives.
- Designed flyers, blurbs, and forms for various philanthropy events.
- Coordinated volunteer events with multiple organizations, including Pack a Box and native seed planting.
- Managed weekly posts on DAT PDS Instagram for Meme Monday, Fun Fact Friday, and DAT Spotlight.
Dental Assisting
Van Nuys Family Dentistry
Van Nuys
08.2022 - 09.2025
- Sanitized and set up chairs for dental procedures to ensure a clean and safe environment
- Charted missing teeth from X-Rays to assist in accurate treatment planning
- Mounted X-Rays on display boards for radiographic analysis.
- Verified patient insurance to facilitate smooth processing of treatment approvals
- Communicate with patients regarding treatment/payment plans
- Assist with billing
Math and Biology Tutor for the Center of Academic Success
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, USA
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Guide students in a step-by-step process to solve equations and build confidence in their math class
- Supported students in grasping mathematical concepts, enhancing their problem-solving skills
- Clarified complex biological concepts for students, providing answers to content questions during test review
Vice President of Women in Stem Club
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, USA
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Founded Los Angeles Pierce College's first women in stem club to promote female representation in STEM fields
- Provided resources for career preparation and educational guidance to support women pursuing STEM careers
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance student engagement and retention programs.
SECURE for Student Success Undergraduate Research
CSUN
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Presented findings at the SFS² 1st Annual Research Symposium
- Collaborated with student and Dr. Carpitella on research project
- Developed Excel matrices to prioritize factors and streamlined processes using Python code
- Researched technology implementations for restaurant managers to enhance operational efficiency
Amgen Biotech Experience Workday Intern
Pasadena Bioscience Collaborative Incubator
Pasadena
11.2023
- Prepared buffer/agar plates and loaded DNA samples into wells for gel electrophoresis during a 7-hour workday
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2027
Associates - Biology
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA06-2025
High School Degree -
Oak Park High School
Oak Park, CA05-2023
Skills
- Mathematics tutoring
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Excel
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem-Solving Techniques
- Attention to detail
- Verbal communication
- Self-management
- Resilience
Training
- General/Organic Chemistry
- General Biology
- Physics
- Ecology and Evolution
- Genetics
- Biochem
- Molecular Biology- IP
- Microbiology- IP
Languages
- Vietnamese
- Mandarin
- English, Fluent
- Vietnamese, Fluent
- Mandarin, Limited
Timeline
Anteater Smile Project Volunteer Coordinator
ASP UCI
04.2026 - Current
Dental Assistant
Prestige Endodontics
03.2026 - Current
Anteater Smile Project Intern
ASP UCI
01.2026 - 04.2026
Pre Dental Society Intern
PDS UCI
01.2026 - 04.2026
Private Math Tutor
Self-employeed
08.2025 - Current
Math and Biology Tutor for the Center of Academic Success
Los Angeles Pierce College
09.2024 - 06.2025
Vice President of Women in Stem Club
Los Angeles Pierce College
09.2024 - 06.2025
SECURE for Student Success Undergraduate Research
CSUN
06.2024 - 08.2024
Amgen Biotech Experience Workday Intern
Pasadena Bioscience Collaborative Incubator
11.2023
Dental Assisting
Van Nuys Family Dentistry
08.2022 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of California Irvine
Associates - Biology
Los Angeles Pierce College
High School Degree -
Oak Park High School