Japanese/English Bilingual Translator/Interpreter
Resume:
Rachael Buxton
Plano, TX *****
*********@********.***
Education
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Bachelors of Science in Physics, GPA: 3.317 / 4.0
August 2014 – Present
Brookhaven College, Farmers Branch, TX
Associates of Science in General Studies, GPA: 3.8 / 4.0
August 2010 – May 2014
Academic Experience
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
UTeach Step I: Teaching 5th Grade Science
Taught 5th grade science five times with a partner under supervision of a mentor
Applied presentation and teaching techniques learned in class such as 5E model of instruction and questioning strategies to lessons
Gained experience in planning by producing detailed lesson plans based on 5E model of instruction
February – April 2016
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Clark Summer Research Program
Researched and synthesized MOP-1 (porous Metal Organic Polyhedra) crystals in laboratory
Studies and utilized X-ray diffraction crystallography to verify synthesis of MOP-1 crystals
Learned how to create a research poster using Microsoft Powerpoint
Created and presented research poster on synthesis of MOP-1 crystals on last day of program
June – August 2014
Class Projects
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Physical Measurements Lab Group Project: Sun’s Rotational Speed
Studied determination of sun’s rotation using absorption spectroscopy
January 2017 – Present
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Numerical Methods Group Project: Augmented Lagrangian Method
Examined Augmented Lagrangian Method on constrained optimization problems
Solved three constrained optimization problems by utilizing the method in MATLAB
Demonstrated Total-Variance Denoising with numerous images in MATLAB code by applying method
August – December 2016
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Electronics Group Project: Remote-Control Car
Constructed circuit for remote-control car using betteries, transistors, resistors, motors, and an Arduino Uno for processing signals
Produced remote-control car by mounting circuit onto a miniature, light-weight car body
Demonstrated function and movement of remote-control car by controlling it with a universal remote smartphone application
January – April 2016
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Astronomy: Motion of Sun
Observed change of time and position of sunrise over a period of three months
Researched motion of earth relative to the sun
Produced report of analysis of sun’s observed motion and reasoning behind phenomenon
August – December 2015
Extracurricular Activities
Yoshikawa Family, Plano, TX
Tutoring Japanese Elementary and Middle School Students
Tutored two students (one elementary and one middle school) in their overall coursework
Aided students in homework by translating material into Japanese
Taught students English by coaching in grammar and vocabulary
February – April 2016
Scholarships
UTD Academic Excellence Scholarship Distinction Award
August 2014 – Present
Skills
Bilingual in English and Japanese
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, and MATLAB
Familiar with electronic circuits and Metasequoia
Somewhat familiar with Blender and soldering
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