Yadhira Silva

• Assisted in specimen collection and processing for accurate diagnostic testing.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing dating, and noting times of collection
• Conducted routine quality control checks to uphold testing accuracy and reliability.
• Handled hazardous materials responsibly following proper waste disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.
• Supported lab personnel by preparing reagents and maintaining inventory of supplies.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline laboratory workflows and improve efficiency.

• Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and enhanced student understanding and participation.
• Designed engaging lesson plan to enhance students' understanding of core subjects.
• Facilitated classroom discussion that encouraged critical thinking and collaboration among students.
• Implemented innovative teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
• Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and tailored feedback.
• Mentored new teachers by providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques and curriculum design.
• Collaborated with colleagues to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

• Provided personalized care and assistance to clients, enhancing daily living activities and overall quality of life.
• Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet clients' specific needs.
• Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
• Managed patient medication schedules to ensure adherence and prevent errors.
• Monitored patient medications and prescriptions.
• Coordinated transportation and appointments for clients, facilitating access to essential services and resources.
• Trained new caregivers on best practices for client care, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and support.

Our mission was to run multiple effective tutoring programs and an after-school program for kids from K-12th; where they come after school hours, winter and summer break to learn and to do fun enrichment activities and projects, learn about STEM, discuss educational and enjoyable topics or just reviewing material done in class, as well as helping with homework.

• Recruit, select, train and evaluate volunteers.
• Coordinated community outreach program to enhance public engagement and participation.
• Assisted in managing department budget, ensuring resource allocation aligned with city initiatives.
• Developed and maintained project schedules, facilitating timely completion of assignments.
• Assisted in managing departmental budgets, ensuring resource allocation aligned with city initiatives.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the program team.
• Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.

• Conducted routine laboratory tests to support diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
• Checking and preparing test samples for PCR as well as operating Real-time PCR (QuantStudio5).
• Scanning and keeping lab records and accessioning and racking samples.
• Automated and Manual aliquoting nasopharyngeal samples.
• Helped create SOP for the Lab.
• RNA extraction using MGI platform.
• Preparing extraction Buffer and extraction plates, Master Mix and PCR plates.
• Processing nasal and saliva Covid-19 test samples
• Collaborated with team members to streamline specimen processing and improve turnaround times.
• Trained new staff on laboratory protocols and best practices, enhancing overall team performance.

HCS Program, VRC and MRC programs:

After school programs in different Hayward schools to support students in their area of preference, and help them on their homework run by the Hayward Public Library.

• Tutoring K-12th students in Math, Science, Language Arts & Social studies.
• Virtual tutoring for 3rd- 6th grade.
• Virtual Reading for All ages.
• Developed individualized lesson plans to enhance student understanding of STEM concepts.
• Mentored students in problem-solving techniques, improving their analytical skills and confidence.
• Developed individualized lesson plans to enhance student understanding of STEM concepts.
• Collaborated with educators to align tutoring sessions with curriculum standards and learning objectives.

Partner with UCSF to do research with Cancer Immunotherapy.

Worked in Spitzer's Lab for Dr. Spitzer (PI) and mentor Maha.

Project: FOcus on cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy; How the immune systems respond to the therapy and the Facilitated communication among team members during projects. erence in patients that respond vs non responders.

• Mainly focused on head, neck and breast cancer.
• Obtaining cancer cells from UCSF patients and trying different antibodies to see how it reacts.
• Worked in a 41-Plex antibody Panel.
• Using MIBI to be able to multiplex Image Analysis in different cancerous cells.
• Running different experiments and protocols; IHC and Metal tagging.
• Conducted experiments to assess immune responses in cancer patient samples.
• Assisted in the preparation of research materials and samples for analysis.

• Administered medications and vaccinations as prescribed by physicians.
• Doing Covid-19 nasal Swab test- PCR and Rapid test.
• Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care measures.
• Assisted healthcare professionals in patient assessments and documentation processes.
• Trained junior staff on clinical protocols and best practices for patient interaction.
• Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.

Worked in Dr. Borja Lab with Apol-1A and Apol-1A wild type

(Cholesterol).

• Analyzing how Apol-1A reacts when lipid free and lipid bound.
• Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Modified procedures and executed research techniques.
• Supported test method validation from internal and external labs.
• Assisting in the development of proposals as well as methodologies and timelines.
• Doing cell cultures, DNA manipulation and recombinant codons cDNA.
• Determining how Apol-1A correlates with the cardiovascular system.
• Conducted experiments to analyze biological samples using advanced laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Collaborated with researchers to develop protocols, enhancing efficiency in laboratory workflows and processes.
• Assisted in the preparation of reagents and solutions for various research projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Coordinated patient follow-ups and referrals to specialists, enhancing continuity of care.
• Assisted in patient intake and medical history documentation for efficient appointment scheduling.
• HIPAA trained and certified.
• Managed from 15- 20 different charts from patients per day.
• Taking patient temperature, blood pressure and weight.
• Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability and compliance with clinic standards.