ABOUT ME
As someone who is passionate about guiding others, I am driven to bring out the beauty and potential within the people around me. A hobby of mine is dancing and I love to integrate my creativity in any shape or form. Now, I plan to introduce my talents and skills to pursue dentistry and provide care to the underprivileged of society.
MY EXPERIENCE
YOUTH PROGRAMS DIRECTOR, MABUHAY HEALTH CENTER
May 2016 - Present
Educate students of Mabuhay Galing Bata:Developing a Culturally Sensitive Health Education Curriculum in a Bilingual Filipino American After-School Program monthly curriculum based on topics students are interested in and how it relates to the Filipino Culture such as Diabetes, Consent, Social Media, Exercise, and Relationships (28 students)
Serve as an inspiration to youth and help foster self-reflection habits as well as improve adverse effects of adverse childhood experiences, trauma, physical/emotional abuse through creative activities, art therapy, and other variegated activities for self expression
Encourage community advocacy and discuss issues affecting students and South of Market community in SOMA Youth Collective/Collaborative Community Partners Meeting and other SOMA community events with students of Bessie Carmichael School/Filipino Education Center
CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH, MABUHAY HEALTH CENTER
August 2015 - Present
Certified in Mental Health First Aid USA to provide initial help to people experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis and substance use disorders
Communicate effectively as a team with UCSF preceptors and UCSF professional dental, medical, and pharmacy students in providing tailored service to each patient once a month at free clinic in Bayanihan Community Center
Provide health screening services such as blood pressure checks, glucose screenings, pulse oximetry readings, temperature and empower patients in creating a manageable, tailored action plan for themselves
Assess mental health of patient through PHQ-9 Patient Health Quetionnaire-9 and CAGE-AID Questionnaire and educate patients of their health
DISABLED ADULTS SCHOOL TEACHER VOLUNTEER, COMMUNITY GATEPATH
November 2014 - November 2016
Added Dance to the curriculum, teaching every quarter to disabled adults (30 students)
Teach other classes such as Reading, Writing, Employment Skills, Computers, Art, and Five Senses
Supervise and check each student’s lunch to make sure they are eating healthy and fresh meals
DENTAL INTERN AND SECRETARY ASSISTANT, H&C DENTAL CORPORATION
June 2007Â - Present
Added Dance to the curriculum, teaching every quarter to disabled adults (30 students)
Teach other classes such as Reading, Writing, Employment Skills, Computers, Art, and Five Senses
Supervise and check each student’s lunch to make sure they are eating healthy and fresh meals
DANCE TEACHERÂ ASSISTANT, WESTLAKE SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
August 2005Â - Present
Taught ballet, tap, hula, and Tahitian dance to 3-10 year olds (20-30 students per class)
Served as a role model to children by demonstrating self-esteem and self-confidence through positive relationships
Placed 1st Overall at the professional division of renown competition Tahiti Fete in San Jose State University Center on July 7, 2013
Participated in the Aberdeen International Youth Festival 2007 in Aberdeen, Scotland and the International Dance Festival 2008 in Macau, China
OUTREACH VOLUNTEER, BILL SORRO HOUSING PROGRAM OF VETERANS EQUITY CENTER
August 2012 - May 2013
Assisted in providing literature for the new housing complex in SoMa, helping SoMa residents and Filipino Veterans affected by gentrification get access to affordable housing
Built positive relationships with SoMa residents and senior citizens
Sorted food donations and helped organize social events for Filipino senior citizens/Filipino Veterans
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, ANJNA PATIENT EDUCATION
January 2012 - June 2012
Assist in developing education materials/prototypes for underserved families/free clinics that reflect the health needs of this population
Provided several literature reviews for the study of testing the efficacy of using simple text messaging reminders sent to patients to help them better manage chronic diseases and to help lower blood glucose levels
VOLUNTEER TUTOR/CHILDREN SUPERVISOR, SHELTER NETWORK
June 2007 - August 2009
Volunteered as an after school tutor for 3rd to 5th grade students (15 students)
Assisted children with their math and reading homework
Helped identify and improve weaknesses in academic ability
Built positive relationships with families struggling financially and students with single parents
Sorted food/clothes donations and performed secretarial duties
Helped boost student self esteem through support and encouragement
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY, EXTENSION
August 2014 - May 2017
The Biology of Human Cancer, Medical Microbiology, Human Physiology, Human Nutrition, Endocrinology Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
August 2010 - May 2014
Bachelors of Science
Biology Major, Dance Minor
MY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
PRE-DENTAL SOCIETY OF USF
January 2013 - May 2014
Instruct proper dental hygiene health once a week to 1st-5th graders in Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco Cavity Free Zone Program (15 students)
Teach hip hop, Filipino traditional dance, Balinese dance, and hula and Tahitian dance workshops
Recognized by the Asian Pacific Islander community of University of San Francisco as a Change Maker
WOMEN IN SCIENCE CLUBÂ OF USF
January 2013 - May 2014
Teach chemistry workshops at Skyline College to 7th-10th graders to help pursue their interest in science (30 students per workshop)
Raised $300 for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research and American Cancer Society
Answered questions as student panelist for Biology Department Orientation, and advocated/spread awareness for Anjna Patient Education and Flu Near You Organizations
Introduce students to professors’ research opportunities and pre-professional health mentors’ intern opportunities
Organize and host opportunities for students to meet with admission directors of grad schools
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
2017
CDA Cares San Mateo
10th Annual Impressions Dental Conference Hosted by SNDA at UCSF
2016
ADEA-SNDA Pop-Up Care Village Outreach with UCSF
9th Annual Impressions Dental Conference Hosted by SNDA at UCSF
2015
ASDA Pre Dental Day at University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
2014
California Dental Association Dental Convention and Infection Control Course
2013
UC Davis Pre-Health Profession National Conference
California Dental Association Dental Convention and Infection Control Course
Pre Dental Clinical Simulation Course at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
2012
ASDA Predental Day and Periodontal Probing Introduction Course at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
Pacific Pride Day at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
MY MODELING EXPERIENCE
MODEL, AQUIS
April 2017
Hair product model
MISS PHILIPPINES USA 2014 TOURISM
July 2014 - July 2015
Emceed the Asian American Architects/Engineers Association 37th Annual Awards Banquet at The Millennium Biltmore Hotel Ambassador of goodwill for the Filipino-American community Serving as an inspiration to youth by helping others realize the beauty
and potential within themselves by being with and for others
Attended the 30th Anniversary Miss Asian Global Launch in San Francisco
MY SKILLS
Ability to perform organic chemistry methods and biology procedures with accuracy and precision
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to communicate efficiently
Ability to work in groups and bring out peoples’ talent, or individually
Detail-oriented, ability to ask questions, broad-minded, straightforward, and creative
Dance, instruction and choreograph experience in ballet, modern, hula and Tahitian, Filipino Folk, Balinese, West African, tap, jazz, ballroom, breakdance, Capoeira, hip hop, and Laban Movement Analysis