Synthetic chemistry and biology research specialist with experience in experimental research and data analysis. Detail-oriented and methodical professional successful in developing in-depth research projects. Reliable team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Skills
Synthetic Chemistry
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy
IR Spectroscopy
Thin-Layer Chromatography
Column Chromatography
Density Functional Theory
Molecular Docking
UV/Vis spectrophotometry
Biology
SDS-PAGE
Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
Centrifugation
DNA extraction
BLAST Genome sequencing
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Work History
Researcher, 09/2019 - Current Legislative Branch – Wetumpka, AL,
Document and present findings biweekly to drive action against your proposed initiatives
Design, synthesis, testing, and computational analysis on novel monastrol analogs with diversity in aryl and ester substitution as small molecule kinesin Eg5 inhibitors
Structure-Activity relationship of dihydropyrimidines elucidated through high-throughput virtual screening
Synthesis of compounds to probe enzymatic activity
Molecular docking and computational analysis of novel inhibitors for the SARS-CoV-2 cysteine protease
Application of Density Functional Theory (DFT), molecular docking, and computational analysis S-trityl-L-cysteine analogs
Synthesis and analysis of S-trityl-L-cysteine and S-trityl-N-acetyl-L-cysteine
Optimization the multicomponent Biginelli condensation towards the one-step synthesis of monastrol analogs
Submitted a review paper and a novel research paper to the Youth Scientists Journal and the Journal of Emerging Investigators, respectively: Monastrol and Dihydropyrimidines: The Future of Small Molecule Kinesin Eg5 Inhibitors and High-throughput virtual screening of novel dihydropyrimidine monastrol analogs reveals robust structure-activity relationship to kinesin Eg5 binding thermodynamics
Teacher Assistant, 01/2011 - Current State Of Arkansas – Siloam Springs, AR,
Assisting with freshman English/AP English Language and Composition classes
Working closely with faculty, administrative staff and students
Supporting instructor with curriculum development and assignment grading
Organizing classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
Taking attendance, grading assignments and maintaining student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations
Tutor, 01/2020 - 03/2020 Catholic Health Initiative – Grand Island, NE,
Spanish
Spearheaded group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in Dougherty Valley High School during the school day
Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses
Music - String Instruments
Tracked learning progress in order to identify opportunities to help students achieve musical goals for elementary schoolers in the county
Through an organization at DVHS, assessed current reading levels and planned optimal educational strategies to help students improve their repertoire
Summer Researcher, 06/2019 - 08/2019 Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program – City, STATE,
Genetically identified the presence of Coccidioides immitis, the causative agent of valley fever in the Northwestern Mojave Desert, in order to determine their ecological niche
Gathered samples (n=30) from various regions all over Contra Costa Country using local epidemiological fungal maps
Obtained genetic DNA from the collected samples were subjected to gel electrophoresis and a series of tests including RK nested PCR to test for the presence of the 18S ribosomal gene
Published a paper in ASDRP Communications, Volume 2: The Detection and Sequencing of Coccidioides immitis in Soils MA Throughout Contra Costa County
Developed program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones for evaluating and measuring effectiveness of operations
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Developed team communications and information for weekly meetings.
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/2022 - Dougherty Valley High School - San Ramon, CA GPA:
4.0 UW GPA 9th and 10th grade
President and Founder of Doctors Without Borders club
Secretary and Co-Founder of DVHS Music Service Club (for the 2020-2021 school year)
Chamber Orchestra - cellist
Future Physicians of America
Biology Club
Red Cross Club
: , Expected in 2020 - Brigham Young University - , GPA:
Took 2 courses from the Independent Study Program concurrently with DVHS
Pre-Calculus (A)
AP Calculus AB (taking currently)
: , Expected in 05/2020 - Diablo Valley College - Pleasant Hill, CA GPA:
Currently taking General College Chemistry I (CHEM-120)
: , Expected in 2020 - Harvard University - , GPA:
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