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Stivani Slaiwa

El Cajon,CA

Summary

Motivated human biology student with an aim to serve in medical practice, discovery, and crisis intervention as an aspiring medical professional, with experience in patient care aiming at serving the Tijuana community and crisis counselor for those in need of help.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinic Quality Project Member

International Health Collective
10.2023 - Current
  • Assist in taking patient vitals and shadowing physicians in free Tijuana clinic
  • Currently working with project members to understand TJP healthcare ecosystem, including medication availability and healthcare insurance, to formulate a plan for bettering the clinic.

Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text line
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted more than 300 people in times of crisis including those at risk of suicide, abuse, and in need of local resources such as shelter or therapy
  • Carried out active rescues with the help of supervisors for those in immediate need of suicide prevention.

Instructional Apprentice

UCSD Biology Department
La Jolla, CA
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • IA for multicellular life course
  • Held weekly office hours and by appointment office hours to answer content questions
  • Prompted class discussions on zoom during live lectures, held midterm review session, facilitated communication with students, and monitored 4 examinations
  • Lead weekly discussions alongside graduate IA by focusing on problem solving while the graduate IA focused on content review.

Didactic Training and Externship

Phlebotomy Training Specialists | Phlebotomy Certification
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • 40 hours of in-person instruction and practice of phlebotomy skills including but not limited to patient identification, hospital protocols, venipuncture, centrifuge, order of tests, and test requirements.
  • 40 hours of externship with a research clinic wherein I assisted in successful blood collection from research study participants.

Math Tutor

ERC 89: Practicum in Math Tutoring
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assisted two teachers in tutoring held back students.
  • Assisted students with college/career questions, fear of failure, and foundational mathematical skills.
  • Reviewed textbooks, notes, homework assignments, quizzes, and tests with students.

Food Handler

Cafe Ventanas
La Jolla, CA
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction levels by preparing and serving food properly and in timely manner.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work environment adhering to sanitary work conditions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

University of California San Diego
06.2025

Certification

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1, 02364263
  • BLS Certified

Timeline

Clinic Quality Project Member

International Health Collective
10.2023 - Current

Instructional Apprentice

UCSD Biology Department
09.2023 - 12.2023

Didactic Training and Externship

Phlebotomy Training Specialists | Phlebotomy Certification
05.2023 - 07.2023

Math Tutor

ERC 89: Practicum in Math Tutoring
04.2023 - 06.2023

Crisis Counselor

Crisis Text line
01.2023 - Current

Food Handler

Cafe Ventanas
10.2021 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Human Biology

University of California San Diego
Stivani Slaiwa