The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas
GPA 3.56
Minor Mathematics
Southwestern University Georgetown, Texas
GPA: 3.67
Austin Community College (66 Credit Hours) Spring 2002-Fall 2016
GPA: 3.89
Computer: PC/Mac; Windows; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Python(intermediate), Matlab (intermediate), Mathematica (intermediate); Java (intermediate), Fusion 360 (intermediate), Ansys (beginning), GIS (beginning)
Languages: Spanish (beginning proficiency)
Computer: PC/Mac; Windows; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel,
Python(intermediate), Matlab (intermediate), Mathematica (intermediate); Java (intermediate), Fusion 360 (intermediate), Ansys (beginning), GIS (beginning)
Languages: Spanish (intermediate proficiency)
Research – Graduate Research Assistant Jan 2021 – Present
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
Designed physical installation of ultrasonic laser system.
Developed experiments to characterize alumina using ultrasonic laser system for research on Select Laser Flash Sintering,
Supervised the lab, working as a safety coordinator, performing safety training for all new lab employees.
Mentored undergraduates working on various research projects.
Research – Honors/Independent Study Project Jan 2019 – May 2020
Southwestern University Georgetown, TX
Experimentation and design of an on-demand laser spectroscopy-based water monitoring system that uses machine learning to determine contaminants
Research – Operations Research Class May 2018-July 2018
Southwestern University Georgetown, TX
Designed and conducted a survey on campus to determine visibility and usage of the GoGEO bus service by the campus community.
Using survey data, rider usage data, and current route information, designed a new potential bus route through campus, and provided other recommendations to increase student/staff ridership
Research Assistant- Green Fund Grant May 2018-July 2018
Southwestern University – Physics Department Georgetown, TX
Designed and built an experimental water filtration system using items that could be purchased in bulk from a hardware store, with intent for use by farms and other natural areas to prevent contamination by runoff from developing areas.
Performed various types of water sample testing
Research Assistant – SCOPE Summer Research Program May 2017-July 2017
Southwestern University Georgetown, TX
Worked with a team to reverse engineer and build a prototype for a boat whose locomotion is powered by the waves of the water itself.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Fall 2021
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
Led lab discussions for Undergraduate Studies How it Works class.
Designed and administered assessments to measure student progress.
Physics Tutor Fall 2017-Present
Southwestern University Georgetown, TX
Assess concepts that the student is struggling with
Provide one on one instructional support and guidance through difficult physical and mathematical concepts
Proctor make-up quizzes
Physics Tutor Fall 2017-Present
Self Employed Georgetown, TX
Assess concepts that student is struggling with
Provide 20-minute Calculus crash course on derivatives to help students understand relationships between physical concepts
Provide one on one instructional support and guidance through difficult physical and mathematical concepts
Lab Assistant Fall 2016
Austin Community College Round Rock, TX
Prepare chemistry lab and chemistry samples for use by students before laboratory classes
Properly clean chemistry lab and equipment after use by students, including safe and proper disposal of chemicals and single use items.
Administrative Assistant/International Credential Evaluator Oct 2005-Jun 2013
University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX
Evaluate and process foreign credentials for admission eligibility
Field international applicant inquiries regarding the application process in person and over the phone
Customer Service Representative (Phone) 2004-Oct 2005
Cingular Wireless Austin, TX
Resolve customer billing issues
Step by step walk through for technical issues
T. W. Whaley, Jr. Friends of Alec Endowed Scholarship
Virginia and Ernest Cockrell, Jr. Fellowship
S-STEM Scholarship (NSF funded merit scholarship)
T-STEM Scholarship
Elizabeth Feagin Brown and Foy F. Feagin, Jr. Scholarship (‘19- ‘20 given in support of outstanding students majoring in physics)
King Creativity Grant - Engaging Elementary Students in Physics
Omicron Delta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi
National Association of Collegiate Scholars
Southwestern University Physics Club (President ’19- ‘20; Secretary ‘18- ‘19)
Southwestern University Robotics Club
Southwestern University Dean's List
Austin Community College Honors Program – Scholastic Excellence
Southwestern University Physics Club (Secretary Fall ‘18-Spring ‘19)