Anna DerKrikorian
Northridge
Summary
Dedicated First Generation Undergraduate Pre-Optometry Student and Learning Assistant at UCLA skilled in Python programming, laboratory techniques, and instructional delivery. Committed to enhancing student learning and promoting collaboration through effective feedback, facilitation, and positive atmosphere
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Reader/Student Grader
Department of Life Science Core Education, UCLA
Westwood
01.2026 - Current
- Grade assignments for undergraduate courses in the life sciences.
- Organize and tracked grading records for timely evaluations.
- Collaborate with faculty to ensure grading consistency and fairness.
- Provided feedback and guidance to students on their assignments.
Undergraduate Learning Assistant
Department of Life Sciences, UCLA
Westwood
09.2025 - Current
- Assist students in lab sections for Life Science 30A, answer any questions, work on Python (Cocalc), and encourage collaboration.
- Help run the labs alongside the teaching assistant.
- Support the development of instructional aids, such as presentations and handouts.
- Participate in content meetings every week to discuss ways to improve the quality of instruction provided by the Learning Assistant program.
- Researched current trends in pedagogy and educational technology in order to determine best practices for teaching and learning.
Private Piano Camp Assistant
Rita Tarakjian
Encino
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in organizing daily camp activities and schedules for children.
- Collaborated with staff to create engaging lesson plans and activities.
- Facilitated group games to promote teamwork and social skills among campers.
- Helped students learn daily piano notes and songs.
Dental Intern
Zarmine Manoel
Van Nuys
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Supported dental procedures by preparing instruments and materials.
- Sterilized dental tools and maintained cleanliness in treatment areas.
- Observed patient interactions to understand effective communication techniques.
- Collaborated with dental staff to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Shadowed experienced dentists to learn various dental procedures and techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2028
High School Diploma -
Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School
Encino 06-2024
Skills
- Python programming
- Laboratory techniques
- Instructional delivery
- Facilitation Practice
- Pedagogical skills
- Growth mindset
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Armenian
Native/ Bilingual
Turkish
Full Professional
Timeline
Reader/Student Grader
Department of Life Science Core Education, UCLA
01.2026 - Current
Undergraduate Learning Assistant
Department of Life Sciences, UCLA
09.2025 - Current
Private Piano Camp Assistant
Rita Tarakjian
08.2025 - 08.2025
Dental Intern
Zarmine Manoel
07.2025 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology
University of California, Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School