Emily Nguyen
SUMMARY
Reliable, enthusiastic student who has tutoring experience and is comfortable working with children. Currently in a gap year between 2nd and 3rd years of undergraduate education.
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology (Human Biology Emphasis), May 2023
Awards: Dean’s List Fall 2017, Spring 2018
GPA 3.938
EXPERIENCE
Plant Gene Expression Center (PGEC) | Albany, CA
Summer Undergraduate Researcher at Brunkard Lab, Jun 2019 – Aug 2019
• Treated transgenic plants; extracted protein for further molecular analysis.
UC Berkeley Dept. of Integrative Biology | Berkeley, CA
Bio 1B Study Sleuth Tutor, Founding Member, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019
• Led weekly 1.5-hour study sessions, open to over 90 developing students enrolled in Biology 1B.
• Collaborated with tutor team weekly to create lesson plans and worksheet packets.
LEADERSHIP
The Music Connection | Berkeley, CA
Co-Events Director, Apr 2019 – Oct 2019
• Coordinated with UCB music department to plan 2 College Music Days for local middle school music students.
Premedical Honors Society at UC Berkeley | Berkeley, CA
Mentorship Officer, Apr 2019 – Oct 2019
• Managed mentor-mentee pairings for over 100 club members and organized 3 high school mentorship events.
• Created and led informational presentation about being pre-med in college for Berkeley High students.
100 Strong | Berkeley, CA
Mentor, Aug 2017 – Apr 2018
• Met for a couple hours each week with at-risk 8th grade girls at REALM Charter Middle School to discuss emotional wellness, academic goals, and leadership.
ACTIVITIES
The Music Connection | Berkeley, CA
Private Piano Tutor, Feb 2019 – Oct 2019
• Provided free lessons for young, beginner-level students to build their self-confidence and foundation in music.
• Developed weekly lesson plans involving music theory, sight-reading, and healthy practice habits.
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland | Oakland, CA
Schoolroom and Playroom Volunteer, Aug 2018 – Aug 2019
• Invited patients to schoolroom/playroom; delivered activities/books.
• Helped with school work, was a bedside playmate, and read to special needs patients.
• Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment for children and families through play and art.
Emergency Medicine – Clinical Research Assistant (PCR-EM)
• Screened and recruited ED patients for validation study of PECARN CT guidelines for blunt abdominal/head trauma.
• Followed up with patients by call/text and entered data using Microsoft Excel and REDCap.
• As part of this site’s founding cohort, increased capture rate of eligible patients by ~18% at Oakland site.
Women’s Cancer Resource Center (WCRC) | Berkeley, CA
Admin/Wellness Workshop Volunteer, May 2018 – Aug 2019
• Managed the front desk and completed administrative tasks: preparing/receiving mail, answering phone calls, keeping records, welcoming and directing guests.
SUMMARY
Reliable, enthusiastic student who has tutoring experience and is comfortable working with children. Currently in a gap year between 2nd and 3rd years of undergraduate education.
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology (Human Biology Emphasis), May 2023
Awards: Dean’s List Fall 2017, Spring 2018
GPA 3.938
EXPERIENCE
Plant Gene Expression Center (PGEC) | Albany, CA
Summer Undergraduate Researcher at Brunkard Lab, Jun 2019 – Aug 2019
• Treated transgenic plants; extracted protein for further molecular analysis.
UC Berkeley Dept. of Integrative Biology | Berkeley, CA
Bio 1B Study Sleuth Tutor, Founding Member, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019
• Led weekly 1.5-hour study sessions, open to over 90 developing students enrolled in Biology 1B.
• Collaborated with tutor team weekly to create lesson plans and worksheet packets.
LEADERSHIP
The Music Connection | Berkeley, CA
Co-Events Director, Apr 2019 – Oct 2019
• Coordinated with UCB music department to plan 2 College Music Days for local middle school music students.
Premedical Honors Society at UC Berkeley | Berkeley, CA
Mentorship Officer, Apr 2019 – Oct 2019
• Managed mentor-mentee pairings for over 100 club members and organized 3 high school mentorship events.
• Created and led informational presentation about being pre-med in college for Berkeley High students.
100 Strong | Berkeley, CA
Mentor, Aug 2017 – Apr 2018
• Met for a couple hours each week with at-risk 8th grade girls at REALM Charter Middle School to discuss emotional wellness, academic goals, and leadership.
ACTIVITIES
The Music Connection | Berkeley, CA
Private Piano Tutor, Feb 2019 – Oct 2019
• Provided free lessons for young, beginner-level students to build their self-confidence and foundation in music.
• Developed weekly lesson plans involving music theory, sight-reading, and healthy practice habits.
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland | Oakland, CA
Schoolroom and Playroom Volunteer, Aug 2018 – Aug 2019
• Invited patients to schoolroom/playroom; delivered activities/books.
• Helped with school work, was a bedside playmate, and read to special needs patients.
• Promoted a safe, therapeutic environment for children and families through play and art.
Emergency Medicine – Clinical Research Assistant (PCR-EM)
• Screened and recruited ED patients for validation study of PECARN CT guidelines for blunt abdominal/head trauma.
• Followed up with patients by call/text and entered data using Microsoft Excel and REDCap.
• As part of this site’s founding cohort, increased capture rate of eligible patients by ~18% at Oakland site.
Women’s Cancer Resource Center (WCRC) | Berkeley, CA
Admin/Wellness Workshop Volunteer, May 2018 – Aug 2019
• Managed the front desk and completed administrative tasks: preparing/receiving mail, answering phone calls, keeping records, welcoming and directing guests.