Yaneth Hernandez
Graduate Student
Turlock,CA
Summary
Motivated Graduate student researcher with hands-on laboratory experience. Experience includes calibrating and setting up lab equipment such as TGA, SEM, CV stations, pH meters as well as experience with presenting and preparing research reports. Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional research teams.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant
University Of California Merced
Merced, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
- Assisted faculty with clerical tasks such as copying papers, collecting assignments and preparing materials for upcoming classes.
- Directed students in performing and completing assigned tasks.
Merced Undergraduate Researcher, Advisor Jennifer Lu
MACES
Merced, CA
05.2017 - 05.2020
- Perform organic synthesis of poly-(1,8-diaminonaphthalene).
- Investigate the effects of different molar ratios on the performance of oxygen reduction reactions for poly- (1,8-diaminonaphthalene).
- As well as the investigation of the effect of different acids, potentials and pH have on the polymerization of poly-(1,8-diaminonapthalene).
- Interpret thermogravimetric and infrared spectroscopy analysis for the characterization of poly-(1,8- Diaminonaphthalene) for energy storage purposes.
- Use of Cyclic voltammetry and Linear Sweep Voltammetry to measure the electrochemical activity and catalytic potential of poly-(1,8-diaminonaphthalene).
- Verbal and poster presentation of research findings.
- Took part in professional development workshop series.
Food Pantry Volunteer
Turlock Rescue Mission
Turlock, CA
08.2015 - 03.2020
- Assisted on food preparation and distribution to homeless individuals.
- Picked up food supplies and food utensils and delivered them to fellow team participants.
- Helped recruit new people to participate in food distribution events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University Of California Merced
Merced, CA 08.2016 - 05.2020
Ph.D. - Materials Science
University Of California Merced
Merced, CA 08.2020 - Current
Skills
Communication: Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Photoshop Skills
Fluent in SpanishGood Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Spectroscopy
Lab operations
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Stanislaus Seal of Multilingual Proficiency
- NSF Mathematics and Physical Sciences Scholarship
- Certificate of Completion MACES Fellowship
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University Of California Merced
08.2020 - Current
Ph.D. - Materials Science
University Of California Merced
08.2020 - Current
Merced Undergraduate Researcher, Advisor Jennifer Lu
MACES
05.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University Of California Merced
08.2016 - 05.2020
Food Pantry Volunteer
Turlock Rescue Mission
08.2015 - 03.2020