Stefania Villafana

Dedicated and detail-oriented cognitive science student with a solid cognitive process and data analysis background. Experience providing essential administrative support to UCLA's Department of Medicine's Digestive Diseases Division. Proficient in data entry and analysis, research trial coordination, and maintaining patient data forms. Highly skilled in using Qualtrics and supporting study coordinators in research projects. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Key Accomplishments and Responsibilities:

• Database Management: Applied cognitive science principles to access and manage databases effectively, ensuring the accuracy and security of research data. Proficient in data handling and database queries to support research needs.
• Qualtrics Expertise: Leveraged Qualtrics to design and administer surveys and collect valuable data for research projects. Proficient in data collection and survey design, contributing to the success of research trials.
• Research Trial Support: Assisted in preparing test tubes and paperwork for research trials. Coordinated research projects by maintaining, creating, and preparing patient data forms, ensuring the integrity and organization of research data.
• Administrative Excellence: Demonstrated strong organizational skills in maintaining inventory lists and providing day-to-day office support. Efficiently managed office errands and other administrative tasks.
• Collaboration: Collaborated with study coordinators to ensure the smooth execution of research projects, providing vital support in collecting and analyzing data.
• Special Projects: Successfully completed special projects as assigned, displaying adaptability and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
• Gathered and organized information for research purposes

• Spearheaded the planning and execution of educational activities to support the cognitive and physical growth of infants and toddlers, with a strong focus on preparing children for preschool by tailoring experiences to their unique developmental stages across all requisite domains and areas mandated by Orange County Head Start.
• Provided comprehensive daily reports to parents, offering detailed insights into each child's daily activities, behaviors, and any notable concerns.
• Took the role of supervising and appraising Teacher's Assistants and other classroom personnel to ensure a high standard of care and education.
• Assisted Center Director in conducting selection interviews and upheld strict compliance with agency policies, procedures, and practices among all employees.
• Utilized diverse materials to engage infants and young toddlers in interactive learning activities and foster imaginative play.
• Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning
• Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance