Sherlyn Sanchez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Bilingual candidate in English and Spanish with a background in psychology and education. Supports research, mentoring, and classroom learning through data collection, student assistance, and bilingual communication. Brings attention to detail, research methodology, and team collaboration to help studies run smoothly and help students understand course material.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
UCI Bilingualism, Mind, and Brain Lab
Irvine, California
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Supported design and execution of bilingualism research studies.
- Recorded and entered data from cognitive assessments.
- Coordinated participant recruitment and experiment scheduling.
- Assisted team members with literature reviews and presentations.
- Presented findings at UCI symposiums
Teaching Assistant
Turtle Rock Elementary School
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Tutor students on areas of math, ELA, and comprehension skills
- Assisted English learners in completing assignments, improving their understanding of course material
- Fostered a welcoming environment for students during classroom activities, encouraging academic and social development
- Volunteered during school hours to support 2nd grade teacher in classroom activities, enhancing student engagement
UCI Mentor
UCI Math Community Educational Outreach Program
04.2025 - 06.2025
- The goal of Math Explorers is to spark interest and joy in STEM for high school students from underserved communities
- Engaged high school students at Santa Ana High School after school to introduce data science topics using RStudio, fostering interest in STEM fields.
- Developed and presented a summary of students' findings on analyzed data sets, enhancing understanding of data science concepts.
- Contributed to weekly meetings to strategize lesson plans and improve student engagement, collaborating with mentors to refine educational approaches.
Volunteer
UCI Basic Needs Center
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with UCI staff and volunteers during Food Pantry hours and weekly seminars to support food distribution efforts
- Assisted customers in locating desired items, enhancing their experience with friendly and professional service
- Restocked produce, nonperishables, and fridge/freezer items to ensure availability for customers
- Dismantled cardboard boxes for recycling, threw away bad quality items, and cleaned up workspace
Public Health Ambassador
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with 100+ ambassadors to develop COVID-19 prevention videos for Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, enhancing community awareness.
- Delivered public health education to community members across Los Angeles County neighborhoods.
- Guided residents through county health services, screenings, and referral processes.
- Gained knowledge on vaccines and COVID-19 guidelines, educating others on social determinants and vaccination information.
- Explained prevention messages using clear, culturally responsive communication.
Education
B.S. - Psychology, Education minor
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA09-2026
Skills
- Data analysis
- Bilingual support
- Data analysis
- Research methodology
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Awards
Deans Honor List (2022-present), UCI Campuswide Honors Collegium member, Southwest Airlines Professional Communications Certification (July 2020)
Certification
- CITI Program Completion-Human Subject Research and Biomedical Investigators
Timeline
Research Assistant
UCI Bilingualism, Mind, and Brain Lab
08.2025 - 06.2026
Teaching Assistant
Turtle Rock Elementary School
04.2025 - 06.2025
UCI Mentor
UCI Math Community Educational Outreach Program
04.2025 - 06.2025
Volunteer
UCI Basic Needs Center
01.2024 - 06.2024
Public Health Ambassador
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
06.2021 - 07.2021
B.S. - Psychology, Education minor
University of California, Irvine