About Me
I chose to pursue engineering because of my passion for problem-solving and my love of imagination. I am highly-focused and hard-working, always eager to learn something new. In turn, I consistently apply my knowledge to create something of service, in the hopes of improving the quality of life for others.
Throughout my academic career, I gained technical skills -- such as computer programming, electronics breadboarding, and 3D CAD modelling -- that helped me design and develop projects that I am passionate about. When working in a group, I know the importance of providing my own contribution, whether that be perspective time, and/or skill. As I work on any task, I ascertain to learn any new technology or methodologies that can benefit the process and practice incorporating my innovative ideas.
Work Experience
Teaching Assistant. Dartmouth Emerging Engineers.
Sept 2017 - June 2018
Hanover, NH
Website: https://engineering.dartmouth.edu/dee/
Working with Dartmouth Emerging Engineers, I tutored students who were taking engineering prerequisite courses. My shifts were once per week, from 7 PM to 10 PM, to serve as a supplementary tutoring service for students who would like more help, outside of regular TA sessions.
General Office Worker. St. Margaret's Center.
July 2016 - Sept 2016
Lennox, CA
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/smcxmas/about-us-3
My work at this catholic charity involved paperwork and communication with people of different backgrounds. From Monday to Friday, my work day went from 8 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 5 PM, to provide social services to people in the local community.
• Translated informational documents of services offered by the organization
• Publicized organization’s summer fundraiser via email and evites
• Played role of technical lead in CaseWorthy software transition
• Communicated bilingually (English and Spanish) through written and verbal means
• Scheduled various appointments for people to access several social services
Research Intern. Women in Science Project.
Jan 2016 - June 2016
Hanover, NH
Website: https://students.dartmouth.edu/wisp/
My work was flexible, as my tasks were given to me depending on my progress throughout the term. I helped analyze literature and helped synthesize MATLAB code and differential equations regarding biological models.
• Worked with Professor Dorothy Wallace at Dartmouth Kemeny Hall
• Communicated with authors of literature pertaining to IMR-32 and Aedes Aegypti
• Implemented MATLAB programming for data analysis and data collection
• Synthesized growth rates and formulas through literature examination
• Presented research at 25th Annual Karen E. Wetterhahn Science Symposium
Programming Languages
C
MATLAB
VHDL
Skills
Emergency Medical Services:
- CPR
- Documentation
- First Aid
- Vital Signs
Languages:
- Spanish
- English
Machine Shop:
- Lathe
- Laser-cutter
- Mills
- Soldering
- 3D Printing
Software:
ABAQUS
ANSYS Fluent
Autodesk Inventor
AVL
Electronic Breadboarding
Microsoft Office
Minitab
OpenProp
Outlook
SolidWorks
Simulink
XFOIL
Education
Dartmouth College
Sept 2014 - June 2018
Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Arts
Concentration: Mechanical
Website: https://home.dartmouth.edu/
At this liberal arts institution, I was able to cultivate a well-rounded education in engineering and also develop skills outside of the technical field. I obtained both of my degrees in four years and helped develop resources that I thought could benefit the overall well-being of students.
Lennox Mathematics, Science & Technology Academy
Sept 2010 - June 2014
High School Diploma
Website: http://www.lennoxacademy.org/
In high school, I was in a program called Project Lead the Way, in which I was exposed to basic engineering principles and skills while also gaining college course credit from El Camino College.
Extracurricular Activities
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Oct 2017 - June 2018
Vice President
With a team of four fellow students pursuing STEM fields, I helped bring the SHPE chapter to Dartmouth College, to serve as a resource to students who would like academic and professional support in their pursuit of the STEM fields.
La Alianza Latina
Sept 2016 - June 2017
Secretary
I joined the executive board of this organization to help organize community-building events for the Latiinx community at Dartmouth College. I served as secretary and was responsible for documentation and communication (both inside and outside of the organization community).
Dartmouth Emergency Medical Services
Nov 2015 - June 2018
Secondary
Tertiary
I served as Emergency Medical Technician with this organization for two years and, afterwards, remained as a volunteer for the remaining time that I was in college. As a medical provider, I worked various shifts in teams (with an average size of three medical providers total) and used skills such as documentation, communication, and assessment to provide the best medical attention I could provide to each patient.
First Year Student Enrichment Program
Sept 2014 - June 2018
I first joined this program as a mentee but soon after became a mentor; in this program, I helped foster a supportive community for individuals who are first-generation students at Dartmouth College. I drew knowledge from my own experiences as a college student and enthusiastically provided advice and support to fellow community members.
Awards
Siempre Pa'Lante 2018 Ellen Ochoa STEM Award
Office of Pluralism and Leadership (OPAL) at Dartmouth College
Certificate awarded May 2018
"For demonstrating excellence in their field of S.T.E.M. through Dartmouth academics, internships, etc., and serving as a mentor to other students studying or interested in S.T.E.M."