MARIA C. YPINA
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EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Bachelor Science in Bioenvironmental Sciences, Dec 2011
Lone Star College, Cypress, TX
Associate of Science, May 2009
EXPERIENCE
Cypress Fairbanks ISD, Houston TX.
Substitute Teacher, October 2014 – present
Being able to help students to catch up on their studies when needed and capable to organize students academic schedule to obtain better results, creating a more positive and productive learning environment.
Texas A&M University, College Station TX.
Fall Intern, August 2011 – Dec 2011
By learning and practicing, became familiar with the cloning process of E. Coli Bacteria and was able to collaborate to some graduate student’s research.
In Dr. Yuan’s lab, there was the opportunity to apply my multitasking virtues in order to reduce stress regarding time, leading to a more helpful and stress free environment.
Texas A&M University, College Station TX.
Summer Intern, May 2009 – Aug 2009
The plant breeding program was a very instructive opportunity in which the opening to learn and apply current and new skills was given, and in which the opening to adapt and work under variable environments with no difficulty took place, giving as a result a positive and fruitful work environment.
Had the opportunity to learn the process from cross pollination of cotton and corn plants to the study of the resulting offspring.
Lone Star College, Cypress, TX
Student Service Specialist, August 2005 – May 2009
Was able to successfully run the Lab for students with special needs by training new employees and students to use special software and equipment, doing general duties such as clerical, receptionist.
Created a comfortable and productive environment for students with special need so that they could achieve academic success by assisting them as a reader-scribe and / or assigning the right employee to assist them with their specific needs.
SKILLS
Bilingual: Proficient in English and Spanish.
Microsoft office: Word, Power Point, Excel.
ACTIVITIES
Member of National Association of Environmental Professionals at TAMU
Environmental Club coordinator, Spring 2009
Member of X-présate Hispanic Student Organization – May 2008 - May 2009
Member of Math Club Aug. 2008 – May 2009
Wildlife Society treasurer 2006 – 2009
Had the opportunity to participate in the Habitat for Humanity, Adopt a Highway, and The Big Event (volunteering events).
HONORS
Phi Theta Kappa, Honor Society (Lone Star College –2007)
Recipient of Mike & Angelica Sutton Endowment scholarship (2008)