Alejandra Marie De Jesús Soto's curriculum vitae summarizes her education and experience. She is currently studying mathematics at the University of Puerto Rico at Cayey and previously graduated valedictorian from Miguel Meléndez Muñoz High School in 2013. Her career objective is to develop as a mathematician and participate in applied sciences research. She has research experience in areas like mycobacteriophage isolation and tin oxide nanoparticle deposition through the RISE program at her university.

1. Curriculum Vitae
Alejandra Marie De Jesús Soto
Quintas Las Muesas, Coca Navas Street m-126 Cayey, Puerto Rico 00736
alejandra.dejesus@upr.edu
(787) 263 - 5341
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
My main goal is to develop as a mathematician. I want to participate in research related to
applied sciences area. As a student, my primary interest is to maximize my abilities. I want the
opportunity to study and work in areas related to my concentration. I have always had ability in
math, mainly solving problems. This led me to participate in various math competitions, obtaining
awards. I am a responsible, dynamic and persistent person.
EDUCATION:
 University of Puerto Rico at Cayey, Antonio R. Barceló Avenue, Cayey Puerto Rico
Student of the Math Department
August 2013 – present
 Miguel Meléndez Muñoz High School, Antonio R. Barceló Avenue, Cayey Puerto Rico
High school graduate student (2013)
Course worked by year:
Summer 2013 Fall Semester (2013) Spring Semester (2014)
Introduction to Biology General Chemistry I General Chemistry II
Introduction to Biology Lab General Chemistry Lab I General Chemistry Lab II
Precalculus I Precalculus II
Scientific Literature Seminar in Biology:
Theoretical and practical
aspects of biomedical
techniques

2. PRACTICAL SKILLS LEARNED DURING DEGREE
 Internet databases
 Electrophoresis using agarose gel
 Spectroscopy
 Proteomics
 Mycobacteriophages isolation
 Streak protocol
 DC (direct current) magnetron deposition
 Zymography technique
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Participation in RISE Program at University of Puerto Rico in Cayey:
Environmental impact: Illegal dumps in urban and rural areas. (Summer 2013)
Research proposal for the RISE Program, Summer Bridge Component.
Music Exposure: Influence in Different Stages of Human Life. (Fall semester 2013)
Review paper for the RISE Program, Scientific Literature Component
Research project: Mycobacteriophage isolation from tropical soil sample: Serotinus
Research made as an undergraduate student in the RISE Program, Seminar in Biology
Component
Research project: Deposition of Tin Oxide Nanoparticles for Electrochemical
Studies of Amyloid Peptides
Research made as an undergraduate student in the RISE Program, Seminar in Biology
Component
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Tutor (2011 – 2013)
Miguel Meléndez Muñoz High School
I offered tutoring to students in the areas of Science and Mathematics.
AWARDS
2013 Graduating Class Valedictorian (2013)

3. Miguel Meléndez Muñoz High School
Academic Excellence Recognition (2013)
Miguel Meléndez Muñoz High School
Graduating Class Leadership Award (2013)
Miguel Meléndez Muñoz High School
Graduating Class Citizenship Award (2013)
Miguel Meléndez Muñoz High School
Medal: The Best City in the Americas (2013)
Mr. Rolando Ortiz Velázquez, Mayor Cayey
SKILLS
 Teamwork
 Responsibility
 Willingness to learn
 Expression skills
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND STUDENTS ASSOCIATIONS
Math Circle (fall semester 2013, spring semester 2014)
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
INTERESTS
I enjoy playing volleyball and playing the piano. I like to read, share with my friends and
family. Among my interests is to acquire new knowledge through experiences each day.
PUBLICATIONS
 Collection Calendar: “Añoranza” (December 2012 – December 2013)
Official calendar in the municipality of Cayey.