Matthew Rodriguez

Student at USC Dornsife

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

As a Human Biology student at the University of Southern California, I focus on fostering STEM education and strengthening analytical reasoning. I’m passionate about leveraging new technology to find patterns in healthcare data. I value purposeful communication to increase accessibility of these topics.

Experience

  • Math Group Tutor at Mathnasium - The Math Learning Center
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • USC Center for AI in Society's Student Branch (CAIS++) (On-site)
    • Researcher
      Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Curriculum Lead
      May 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Medical Office Assistant at Montefiore Health System
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Supported administrative operations in a private medical practice serving the South Bronx. Coordinated the processing and submission of laboratory orders to external labs (e.g., Quest Diagnostics) and managed associated documentation. Gained experience with OB/GYN laboratory and ICD coding for insurance, and assisted with insurance billing and claims processing. Developed skills in healthcare operations and medical documentation.

  • Ambacebador at Guayakí Yerba Mate
    Apr 2024 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs

    In South American yerba mate culture, a cebador (seb-a-door), refers to the person who shares a yerba mate gourd, generally in a circle, with friends and family. Engaging with a company that values sustainability and sharing products at school events.

  • University of Southern California (Los Angeles, California, United States)
    • Supplementary Instruction Leader
      Aug 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr

      Organic Chemistry Led hour long instruction sessions three times a week and created worksheets aligned with lecture material. Coordinated with my CO-SI leader to hold midterm and final exam reviews and instructed lecture discussions every other week.

    • Supplementary Instruction Leader
      Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

      General Chemistry Supplemental Instruction Leaders work 15 hours/week to create worksheets and hold triweekly, hourlong reviews sessions. We collaborate to create exam review sheets and hold 2 hour long review sessions four the four midterms as well as the final each semester. Serving as an SI leader is a great opportunity to develop your leadership and communication skills as well as sharpen my knowledge in the subjects I are reviewing in your sessions. Becoming a part of a strong preprofessional community that values bolstering the success of the people around you.