Bachelor of Arts, Cognitive Science and Linguistics
GPA 3.79
May 2014
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Santiago, Study Abroad
July-December 2012
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant
Affective Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, UC Berkeley
January 2013-present
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Collected, manipulated, and classified images into emotional and semantic categories for experimental stimulus sets
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Assisted fMRI scan sessions with subjects, including careful and efficient pre-scan equipment set-up and attentive eyetracking and bio-data collection during scans
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Used SPM software to accurately define specific brain area as Region of Interest from previous fMRI scans
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Helped design and co-execute two-part behavioral study, collecting behavioral data from a total of 60+ subjects (and counting) for honors thesis project
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Attended and actively participated in weekly two-hour lab meetings, in addition to initiating and participating in smallergroup meetings to communicate ongoing updates and issues of tasks in progress
Extern
North Oakland Community Charter School, Oakland
January 2013
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Observed special education resource teacher duties, including meetings with parents and teachers, lessons with individual students and small groups, and ad hoc academic and behavioral guidance of students in class
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Assisted in reading, writing, and math tutoring and behavioral guidance of troubled students in grades 2-8 during lessons
Volunteer
Ruca Rayén School (for severely disabled youth), Santiago, Chile
August-November 2012
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Cheerfully assisted class of 5-10 students in daily activities
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Provided one-on-one help with meals and hygiene, participated and guided students in games, songs, and crafts
Volunteer
Fundación San Nectario (school for autistic children), Santiago, Chile
August-November 2012
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Assisted with PE class and recess, crafts and cooking, occupational therapy, school-wide cultural activities; maintained positive attitude and mentoring demeanor
Research Assistant
Infant Cognition and Language Lab, UC Berkeley
January 2011-May 2011
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Recruited and patiently managed infant and toddler subjects
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Designed and set up studies, created experimental stimuli
Mentor
Longfellow Middle School, Berkeley
September 2010-May 2011
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With dedication and reliability, tutored and mentored one middle school student, punctually chaperoned weekend events and enthusiastically volunteered at concession stands
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Traveled internationally since 1992. Places visited include Canada, Mexico, India, France, Italy, Turkey, Greece, Scotland, Netherlands, Switzerland, Paraguay, Chile, and Argentina.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Programming:
Fluent in Java, Scheme. Proficient in Jess, Python, Matla
Software:
Microsoft Office, Macromedia Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Mathematica, SPSS (introduced Spring 2013)
Languages:
Fluent English, Bengali, Spanish; Proficient Hindi
Interests:
singing, piano (14 years), karate (9 years), reading fiction, knitting
