Leadership
Service
Supplemental Instructor – Organic Chemistry II
Figure. The website author leading a problem-solving discussion during a Supplemental Instruction session.
Photo by a student attendee.
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Led 1.5-hour review sessions twice weekly and 2-hour exam review sessions for over 200 students.
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Developed original worksheets and practice exams to reinforce course concepts and improve student performance.
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Held twice-weekly office hours to provide individualized academic support and strengthen conceptual understanding.
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Strengthened my ability to communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and adapt explanations to diverse learning styles—skills essential for patient education and research communication as a future physician-scientist.
Undergraduate Research Mentor – Monroe Microfluidics Lab
Figure. Website author (left) alongside undergraduate research team members and a master’s student (right) after presenting research at Discover Day 2025. Photo by Dr. Jorge Belgodere.
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Guided new undergraduate researchers by teaching experimental techniques, explaining project goals, and supporting their integration into the laboratory environment.
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Fostered collaboration and emphasized clear, effective scientific communication within the research team.
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Developed mentorship and leadership skills essential for guiding research teams and communicating scientific findings in collaborative clinical and academic settings.
Senior Design Team Leader – Biological Engineering
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Organized and led weekly research meetings to coordinate experimental design, data analysis, and progress reporting across sub-teams.
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Oversaw project planning and facilitated clear communication to maintain alignment and consistent execution of design objectives.
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Developed collaborative leadership skills essential for coordinating interdisciplinary teams in research and clinical environments.
Volunteer – Dementia Art Therapy Alliance
Figure. Dementia Art Therapy Alliance logo alongside artwork created by elderly participants during facilitated art therapy sessions.
Photo by the website author.
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Engaged alongside elderly participants with dementia to promote creative expression, social interaction, and cognitive stimulation through guided art activities.
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Supported individuals from a vulnerable population through structured, art-based sessions aimed at enhancing quality of life and emotional well-being.
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Developed empathy, patience, and adaptive communication skills essential for working with cognitively impaired and medically vulnerable populations.
Accessibility Support – LSU Chemistry Department
Figure. Screenshot of the Organic Chemistry II lecture video captioning workflow, illustrating transcript editing and timing adjustments to ensure accurate and accessible instructional content.
Editing performed in Adobe Premiere Pro.
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Captioned and subtitled instructional videos to ensure equitable access to course materials for students with hearing disabilities.
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Promoted inclusive learning by removing communication barriers and supporting students from vulnerable and underrepresented populations.
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Reinforced the importance of accessibility, clarity, and universal design in educational and healthcare communication.
Judge – VEX Robotics Competition
Figure. VEX Robotics competition participant placing a robot onto the competition field.
Photo by VEX Robotics competition photographer.
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Interviewed and evaluated middle school teams using state-level engineering rubric criteria, requiring clear and consistent evaluative communication.
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Collaborated with the lead judge to determine team rankings through consensus-based discussion under standardized criteria.
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Developed communication skills directly transferable to working with younger patients by adapting explanations and expectations for clarity and understanding.