María Díaz González
Mayagüez
Summary
I am adedicated and passionate M.Sc. Biology student with a strong interest in education and academic research. Proficient in bilingual communication, technical writing, and classroom and online technologies. Seeking opportunities in tutoring and assistant teaching to inspire and educate young minds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Master's Thesis Research
Lab of Parasitology
01.2023 - Current
- Passionate about teaching and learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked well providing guidance and mentorship to undergraduate students in a research laboratory setting.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
George Benz Aquatic Ecology Fellow
Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with ecological research teams to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
- Networked and built a strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships.
- Reviewed experimental designs and delivery to maintain research standards for quality results.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
NSF- PRLSAMP
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted faculty members with research assignments on aquatic biology projects.
- Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures, and tests.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Collaborated with others in a team-based environment to identify key findings in genetic data analysis.
Private Tutor
Dra. Denise Caro
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with the student to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico
Mayagüez05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico12.2022
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish and English
- Trained in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Teams
- Skilled in Google: Classroom, Meets, Calendar, Drive
- Experienced in research and technical writing
- Proficient in programming
Awards
Academic Honor Roll (2018-2022) Invitation to the National Honor Society of Biology (2018-2022) Beca Fondo Dotal Irrestricto (2021-2022) NSF's Puerto Rico Louis-Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (PR LSAMP) Undergraduate Researcher (2020 to 2021)
References
Dr. Sean Locke (Thesis Advisor) Dr. Wandaliz Torres Garcia (Department of Industrial Engineering, UPR Mayagüez)
Timeline
Master's Thesis Research
Lab of Parasitology
01.2023 - Current
George Benz Aquatic Ecology Fellow
Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute
05.2021 - 07.2021
Undergraduate Research Assistant
NSF- PRLSAMP
07.2020 - 05.2021
Private Tutor
Dra. Denise Caro
08.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Puerto Rico
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