Curriculum Vitae

Education

• 2022 – Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology
• 2022 – Master of Science in Biological Sciences
• 2017 – Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
• 2017 – Bachelor of Arts in French

Teaching Position

• Create engaging and accessible lessons that incorporate active learning activity and case studies to connect biological concepts with real-world applications, which enhance the learning experience for students.

• Participate in the DEI survey committee to plan, implement, and analyze surveys that gather data and feedback from minority students to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

• Develop and teach a 5-week course on antibiotic resistance, differentiating bacterial species, writing composition, and literature comprehension with a focus on developing critical thinking skills by solving scientific challenges and designing experiments.

• Use active learning strategies to weekly lecture students, assess their learning with quizzes, and provide detailed feedback on assignments, written lab reports, and summative exams.

• Arranged the lecture slides in a concise manner to help students navigate challenging microbiology materials and include case study during lecture to relate microbiology concepts to real-world scenarios.

• Designed Canvas website to promote easy access to weekly assignments, lecture slides, reading materials, and the syllabus, which includes clear deadlines, expectations, and learning objectives.

Teaching Experience & Training

TA Training Instructor

University of California, Irvine

Designed and facilitated 10 interactive workshops on teaching assistant duties, expectations, and responsibilities with clear student learning objectives (SLOs).

Laboratory Coordinator

Chapman University

BIOL 205L: General Biology II

Coordinated with a team of laboratory instructors to align lab activities with the course curriculum goals.

Assisted laboratory instructors in providing effective communication with students, troubleshooting issues arise during laboratory experiments, and helping address questions or concerns from students.

Pedagogical Fellows Program

University of California, Irvine

Received ~100 hrs of advanced pedagogical training and learned strategies for success on academic job market, including job search strategies, writing cover letters, CV, and teaching statement.

Regarded as “preparing future faculty” program; competitive selection based on record of excellent teaching, promising scholarship, and service to the University, department, and professional community.

Community Outreach

UVSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan, community-based, and youth-oriented organization designed to provide a united voice for youth and professional leaders from across Southern California. The organization was founded in 1982 as a means for the Vietnamese diaspora community to organize socially and politically.

It is committed to leadership development, cultural awareness, civic engagement, and community service. UVSA is comprised entirely of unpaid volunteers including students, alumni, professionals, educators, and community leaders

UVSA Executive Board

Board of Director Member

2023 – Present

Contribute to the strategic planning and financial oversight to ensure long-term organization’s success.

Internal Vice President

Oversaw different aspects of the organization including administration and internal development.

Organized the annual and monthly planning schedules for internal events and workshops.