UCR
Computer Science Education Research Assistant
May 2025 - Present
• Authored abstract and poster presentation analyzing 500+ student-created study sheets to assess impact on learning outcomes and academic performance
• Engineered end-to-end data pipeline using Python, Pandas, Matplotlib, and Scikit-Learn to extract, clean, and analyze study behaviors
• Collaborated on research methodology design, defining classification schema for categorizing study materials
Undergraduate Learning Assistant
Oct 2024 - Present
• Facilitated instruction in foundational C++ courses through weekly labs and 1:1 tutoring, reinforcing concepts in pointers, data structures, and debugging
• Delivered 12+ hours/week of student support, improving retention and performance for classes of 100+ students
• Enhanced programming proficiency by guiding students through coding assignments and debugging strategies
Natural Language Processing Research Assistant
Oct 2023 - May 2025
• Annotated clinical text datasets for negation and hedge detection, supporting biomedical NLP model development
• Built analysis scripts in Python to compare annotation quality, track progress, and optimize workflow efficiency
• Completed CITI training; contributed to ClinScope corpus development
Data Structures and Algorithms Grader
Oct 2024 - Present
• Evaluated 13+ programming assignments for 500+ students in C++ data structures and algorithms
• Held weekly office hours to clarify core concepts such as B-Trees, graph theory, and asymptotic analysis
• Managed 5-person dev team building a class learning platform, from Figma prototype to deployment
ACM@UCR
Spark Lead
June 2024 - Present
• Directed front end development projects, coordinating with on campus organizations to transform design
• Led teams of 10+ students as Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning, code reviews, and AGILE development
• Delivered production-ready websites using React, Tailwind, and HTML
VP External Affairs
May 2025 - Present
• Launched outreach initiatives including weekly tabling, coding workshops, and mentorship programs
• Designed peer mentorship program pairing 25+ first-year students with experienced ACM mentors
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