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Daniel Castle

Daniel Castle

Highland Park,IL

Summary

I am a sophomore at Swarthmore College, on the pre-med track, interested in pursuing medical-based research, especially in hematology and oncology. My passion for science, particularly in how it can help my hometown community, has led me to look forward to more lab experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Volunteer

Compassus Hospice
Glen Mills, PA
08.2024 - Current
  • I talk with and support my patient for an hour each week.
  • We discuss end-of-life goals and find ways to make the time left as special as it can be.

Lifeguard

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
08.2024 - Current
  • Surveying the pool during open swim hours.

Special Olympics Swim Coach

Libertyville Stars
Libertyville, IL
01.2018 - Current
  • Coordinated swim team practices, focusing on enhancing performance and competitive skills.
  • Encouraged swimmers to reach their full potential while having fun in the pool.

Emergency Room Volunteer

Northwestern Medicine
Lake Forest, IL
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Supported nursing staff with making beds and cleaning rooms.
  • Guided patients to the right waiting areas and rooms.
  • Prepared Urine samples and stocked shelves with appropriate equipment

Madonna Mission Swim Instructor

Loyola High School
Wilmette, IL
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • We taught refugee children in the Chicago area how to swim.

Fishing Guide/Fundraiser

Alliance for the Great Lakes
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Fishing guide for neighborhood kids.
  • Proceeds went to Alliance for the Great Lakes

Lifeguard/Swim Coach

The Lake Forest Club
Lake Forest, IL
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • I coached kids aged 6 to 12 on how to improve their swimming skills.
  • Coordinated team lineups and wrote practices.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Physics, English, Chemistry

SWARTHMORE COLLEGE
Swarthmore
05-2027

High School -

HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Highland Park, IL
01.2023

Skills

  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Coaching experience
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

  • Member of first Special Olympics-Illinois Swimming Unified Relay, 05/01/22
  • 2023-2024 (Swim)
    - Centennial Rookie of the Year (2024)
    - 7x All-Centennial (3x First Team, 4x Second Team)
    - CSCAA Scholar All-America Second Team (2024)
    - 2x Centennial Athlete of the Week
    - Broke the program record in the 100 free at Centennial Champs in 45.15 seconds
    - Posted NCAA B cuts in the 200 free (1:38.69) and 200 IM (1:50.05)
    - Voted Swarthmore men's team MVP
  • 2024-2025 (Swim)
    - Centennial Outstanding Performer of the Meet (Conference Champs)
    - 7x All-Centennial (6x First Team, 1x Second Team)
    - 2x Athlete of the Week
    - Broke Program Record in 100 free at Centennial Champs in 44.94 seconds
    - 2x All-American Second Team (4x50 free relay, 4x100 free relay)
    - Member of the National Team and competed in 200 free, 100 free, 200/400 medley relays,
    200/400 free relays
    - CSC Academic All-District

Timeline

Hospice Volunteer

Compassus Hospice
08.2024 - Current

Lifeguard

Swarthmore College
08.2024 - Current

Emergency Room Volunteer

Northwestern Medicine
05.2024 - 08.2024

Madonna Mission Swim Instructor

Loyola High School
06.2023 - 08.2023

Fishing Guide/Fundraiser

Alliance for the Great Lakes
01.2022 - 01.2023

Lifeguard/Swim Coach

The Lake Forest Club
06.2021 - 09.2022

Special Olympics Swim Coach

Libertyville Stars
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Physics, English, Chemistry

SWARTHMORE COLLEGE

High School -

HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL

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