Work based with Summer High-School Internships in Research Experiences (SHIRE)
Supported laboratory operations focused on water accessibility and sustainability.
Work with biological materials such a HELA cancer cells and DNA tracing.
Mentor junior students within the ISR (Interdisciplinary Science & Research) program.
Organised an science outreach event at Nashville 'Adventure Science Center'.
Senior Indoor Guide
Climb Kraft
Nashville
03.2023 - 06.2025
Senior guide in the climbing gym, responsibilities include opening/closing the gym.
Responsible for everything that happens during the shift, conduct an inventory of products, resolve customer issues and submit a report at the end of the working day.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area.
Provided coaching and guidance to team members when necessary to improve performance.
Summer High-School Internships in Research Experiences (SHIRE)
The AYIN Project
Nashville
06.2024 - 07.2024
Internship in school bio-laboratory with qualified scientists from Vanderbilt University.
During this internship I developed my individual research project of motorized exoskeleton glove under the guidance of qualified Vanderbilt scientists.
Additionally, I worked with other interns, we collected and analyzed a sample of water from creeks around Nashville to determine if it contains Biological and Chemical pollution.
Education
High school -
Hillsboro High School
Nashville, TN
01.2025
Middle School -
Vinnytsia Physics and Mathematics Lyceum No. 17
Vinnytsia, Ukraine
01.2022
Skills
Laboratory techniques
Research project management
Team collaboration
Customer service
OSHA 10 hour certification
Certification
OSHA-10 certified 2024.
CPR certified 2023.
Languages
Ukrainian, Native speaker
Russian, Native speaker
English, Advanced
German, Basic
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Limited
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Runner-Up, Tennessee Junior Academy of Science (TJAS), 06/01/25, Recognized for outstanding research and presentation of the paper 'An Exoskeleton Glove for Increasing the User’s Physical Performance.' Awarded $200 and publication in the 2025 TJAS Handbook.
Lifetime Fellow of the American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS), 06/01/25, Nominated as a Tennessee representative and eligible delegate for the 2026 AJAS National Conference in Phoenix, AZ.
Steadfast Scholar Award – Interdisciplinary Science & Research Program, 06/01/25, Recognized for exceptional perseverance, dedication, and growth in scientific research as part of the ISR Program at Hillsboro High School.
ISR Pathway Hillsboro Student of the Year Award, years 2024, 2025., Award for success in Interdisciplinary Science and Research pathway.
References
Joshua D. Swartz, Ph.D., Lead Teacher, Interdisciplinary Science and Research Program Content Lead, Science Department Academy of Global Health and Science, Hillsboro High School, josh.swartz@mnps.org, (615) 298-8400
Nicolas Means, Ph.D., Post Doctoral Scholar, Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach, Vanderbilt University, nicolas.means@vanderbilt.edu, 940-390-5598
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
The AYIN Project
06.2025 - 07.2025
Summer High-School Internships in Research Experiences (SHIRE)
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