Victoria Garza
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Motivated Research Assistant experienced in conducting laboratory research studying age and development. Skilled in working with animal models to collect and evaluate research data for various projects surrounding normative and pathological aging. In the process of completing honors degrees in Neuroscience and Psychological Sciences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Developmental Editor
John Peterson
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with authors about plot decisions and character development.
- Review passages for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and accuracy.
- Support publications with online reviews and posts
Waitress
Compass Group USA
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Remained calm and professional when dealing with difficult customers and during busy shifts.
- Maintained clean and stocked server areas to increase workplace efficiency
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to facilitate quick and accurate food preparation.
Undergraduate Learning Assistant
The University Of Arizona, Tucson
08.2022 - Current
- Supported professor as class sizes increased by being an informed and efficient student resource
- Facilitated student learning by providing individualized guidance to promote academic achievement.
- Utilized past knowledge of the class to accurately grade assignments and exams
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The University Of Arizona, Tucson
01.2022 - Current
- Assist graduate students with electrophysiological data collection and implantation surgeries
- Maintain proper rat health and a clean laboratory environment
- Draft, edit, and execute proper research techniques and protocols with safety in mind
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience And Psychological Sciences
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2025
High School Diploma -
Seton Catholic Preparatory
Chandler, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Planning and Organization
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Flexibility
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- National Hispanic Scholar (2020-2025)
- Highest Academic Distinction (2023)
- Dean's List With Distinction (2023)
- Dean's List with Distinction (2022)
- First Level Honors (2022)
- Dean's List with Distinction (2022)
- Academic Distinction (2022)
- Dean's List (2021)
Clubs
Tucson Effective Altruism | (February 2023-Current)
- Learn about the most pressing problems in the world
- Practice evidence based cause-prioritization
- Identify the most effective charities
Research Experience
Chemistry By Design AI Project (December 2022 - February 2022)
- Honed skills in ChemDraw to organize chemical reaction files into a format which can be read by AI
NARP Project (January 2022 - Current)
- Utilize electrophysiological recording technology to study how the NPTX2 gene affects the progression of Alzheimer's Disease in a rat model
W-Maze Project (May 2023 - Current)
- Utilize electrophysiological recording technology and histological staining methods to study how age impacts spatial working memory in a rat model
Timeline
Undergraduate Learning Assistant
The University Of Arizona, Tucson
08.2022 - Current
Waitress
Compass Group USA
05.2022 - 01.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
The University Of Arizona, Tucson
01.2022 - Current
Developmental Editor
John Peterson
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience And Psychological Sciences
The University of Arizona
High School Diploma -
Seton Catholic Preparatory
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