1. Choir | Eden Prairie, MN | 9, 10, 11, 12

• Elected by peers to the Choir Council

• Earned “Exemplary Choir Member” award in 10th Grade

• Attended choir tour trips to NYC and Chicago

• Helped organize the Singing Valentines choir fundraiser - collecting money, organizing schedules

• Regularly assist with tasks in the choir office 

Ran Singing Valentines fundraiser (11,12) w/ 210 performances and Showcase Concert(11,12). Elected to Choir Council(10,12). Exemplary Choir Member(10)

1. JV Athlete, Nordic Ski Team | Eden Prairie High School, MN | 9, 10, 11, 12

• Participated in practices, races, fundraising, and supporting teammates

• Learned how to work hard towards a goal by training

• Learned what supporting teammates and building a positive training environment means

Train & race in extreme weather conditions, mastering techniques for snow conditions & terrain. Contributed to a strong team culture and learned grit 

1. Advocate, Target | Chanhassen, MN | 10, 11, 12

• Responsible for welcoming guests, stocking products, and helping guests find what they need

• Cross-trained in multiple areas: cashiering, drive-up, beauty, and style

• Learned how to interact with coworkers and guests of all different backgrounds and attitudes

• Learned how to manage my time to complete required tasks during a shift

Trained to work in many areas of the store to welcome guests, stock products, and help guests find what they need

Welcome & help guests, stock products. Trained as cashier, drive-up, beauty, style. Interact kindly and effectively with people in many situations.

1. Swim Team/ Club Swim | Eden Prairie, MN | 11, 12

• Improved rapidly by working hard

• Voted by the team and coaches to earn the Spirit Award

• Learned how to lift up other teammates and create an environment where all feel supported

Worked hard to improve rapidly, earned award for team spirit, learned how to lift up other teammates and create a supportive environment 

1. Spirit in the Pines Camp Counselor | Hackensack, MN | 10, 11, 12

• Attended monthly Counselor trainings during the school year and in the summer responsible for a cabin of approximately 8 children all day and night for a week at a time

Completed extensive training. Take care of children ensuring needs are met and they feel cared for, managing interpersonal relationships between kids.

1. HOSA | Eden Prairie, MN | 9, 10, 11, 12

• Attended meetings

• Learned about many healthcare careers and opportunities

• Attended networking conferences

Attended meetings and networking conferences to learn about local professionals, many new careers in healthcare, and new healthcare topics.

1. Key Club / NHS / Link Crew | Eden Prairie, MN | 9, 11, 12

• Learned how to find volunteer opportunities

• Volunteer often for and with the organization

• Maintained “good standing” for the club

Learned where in my community can use volunteer help

Volunteer extensively in my community, w/ food insecurity & youth. As Link Crew Leader, help HS freshmen navigate classes & clubs, build connections. 

1. Sunday School Teacher and Confirmation Leader | St Andrew Lutheran Church, Eden Prairie, MN | 11, 12

• Lead the Preschool and Kindergarten classroom on Sunday mornings along with a co-teachers 

• Building relationships with the kids, helping them interact in a positive way

• Leading the kids in the activities tied to the message of the day

• Learned how to help kids stay engaged 

• Practiced skills of solving interpersonal issues between kids

Lead Pre-K & Kinder classes w/ co-teachers. Help kids interact positively & build relationships. Practiced solving interpersonal issues between kids. 

1. St. Andrew High School Leadership Team | St Andrew Lutheran Church | 12

Selected to help lead the church in connecting with the community around us across generations. Plan service projects, podcast, and monthly events. 

S.A.H.L.T IS THE ABBREVIATION FOR ST.ANDREW HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM! WE ARE A GROUP TEENS WHO WANT TO HELP THE CONNECT THE COMMUNITY AROUND US AND ALL GENERATIONS.

WE PLAN MONTHLY EVENTS OR SERVICE PROJECTS AND PODCAST AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH WHERE WE TALK ABOUT ANYTHING FROM NAVIGATING OUR FAITH IN HIGH SCHOOL TO DAILY LIFE. WE ARE VERY EXCITED FOR THIS UPCOMING YEAR AND HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE AROUND CHURCH!

1. Wait Staff, Summit Place Senior Living | Eden Prairie, MN | 9, 10

• Welcomed and conversed with residents at their mealtime

• Responsible for taking drink and meal orders and delivering them

• Helped with set-up and clean-up

• Learned how to provide good customer service to all different people

Built relationships w/ residents during meals. Provided good customer service while taking/delivering meal & drink orders. Helped w/ set-up & clean-up

Additional Research and Academic Experiences:

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES:

Research and Design Class Project (11) - Designed/completed a study on how music impacts students’ concentration. Worked w/a mentor who researches speech-language pathology at UMinnesota.

Social Media and Adolescent Health Research Team (SMAHRT) Summer Research Scholar  (11) - Through UW-Madison, completed independent research on social media and abortion. Presented at virtual poster session and fielded questions.

MEDICAL EXPERIENCES:

Protocol Auditing Assistant with Nurse (11, 12) - Learned to audit anonymized patient charts. Assisted with writing reports for hospitals to improve their functioning.

INTC Nursing Conference (10) -  Attended International Transplant Nurses Society Midwest Heartland Chapter Annual Conference. Learned about new and ongoing research in transplant nursing.

SUMMER EXPERIENCES: 

Brain and Behavior Seminar, University of Michigan Math and Science Scholars (12) - Learned through lectures and activities about behavioral neuroscience. Created a game to educate children about hormones.

Georgetown One Week Medical Academy (11) - Participated in a week-long miniature medical school experience. 

Scrubs Camp (10) - Participated in hands-on nursing labs. Visited teaching labs and nursing facilities. 

BLOCK SCHEDULE: My high school uses a block schedule, with four courses each term for 1.5 hours/day. Each term is equivalent to a semester, so I've entered my courses/grades as semesters.

Spanish Immersion:  I attended a Spanish Immersion elementary school, where teachers spoke to us in Spanish constantly. This required me to learn from context and become comfortable with not fully understanding things at first. I learned elementary math, early science concepts, and history all in Spanish. 

We also learned about the cultures of various Spanish-speaking countries. We had interns from those countries teach along with our main teachers and they were able to give us a more authentic understanding of people with backgrounds different from our own. 

As an aspiring physician, I plan to use my Spanish to work with Spanish-speaking patients. 

Georgetown One Week Medical Academy| Georgetown University, Washington D.C. | 9,10

• Learned from lectures on many medical specialties 

• Participated in a week-long miniature medical school experience

• Learned how Medical students study and memorize content and ideas

• Engaged with new people and built new relationships

INTC Nursing Conference | Minneapolis, MN | 10

• Attended the International Transplant Nurses Society Midwest Heartland Chapter Annual Conference

• Learned about new and ongoing research in the field of transplant nursing

• Made connections with potential employers and researchers

Scrubs Camp | Bemidji State University, MN | 9

• Participated in hands-on nursing labs

• Visited teaching labs and nursing facilities

• Learned about the field of nursing and Certified Nursing Assistants

UMICH CAMP!

1. Cross Country Team | Eden Prairie High School, MN | 7, 8, 9

• Daily practice running many miles 

• Learned how to support other teammates while doing a difficult, individual sports

Research and Design Class Pro | Eden Prairie High School, MN | 11

• Working with a mentor who is researching speech-language pathology at the University of Minnesota

• Designing and completing a study looking at how music impacts students’ concentration

• Learning how to complete a scientific research project and how to think deeply about issues

SMAHRT Research - Summer Research Scholars | University of Wisconsin, Madison, MN | 9, 10

• Participated in a two-week research program and completed an independent research project with mentors and fellow scholars in the area of social media and adolescent health

• Presented at a virtual poster session and fielded questions on my research and topic

Protocol Auditing Assistant with Nurse | Richfield, MN | 11

• Learned how to audit anonymized patient charts for following of protocols

• Assisted with writing reports that are sent to hospitals so that they may continue to improve their functioning

Babysitting, Driving kids to activities |  Chanhassen, MN | 10, 11, 12

• Babysat kids at their home

• Drove kids to their activities when parents were unable to

• Improved patience and learned effective communication skills with kids and their guardians

Babysit and drive kids to activities, ensuring safety. Improved patience and learned strong communication skills with kids and parents

1. Rowing Team  - Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club| Eden Prairie, MN | 9, 10

• Rowed outdoors on the lake in 4- and 8-person shells at practices and regattas

• Trained indoors with ergs and strength training

• Learned how to work with others towards a common goal

Worked intensely w/ others to perfect technique and coordination. Rowed in 4- & 8-person shells. Trained indoors: ergs & strength training.