Passionate Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and Pre-Med student with strong problem-solving and research skills. Dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
NEURAL Research Laboratory, IUB
Bloominton, IN
08.2024 - Current
Investigating pragmatic language development in older adults, with a focus on understanding how language impairments impact perceptions of cognitive abilities.
Participated in collaborative research efforts with undergraduate and graduate students, along with accomplished neuroscientists, to analyze data and transcribe speech using online databases.
Extern
Goshen Physicians ENT, Speech & Audiology
Goshen , IN
05.2024 - 08.2024
Applied critical thinking in ENT settings, assisting in diagnostic testing for speech and hearing issues.
Observed surgeries in the Operating Room and contributed to the translation of textbook concepts into real-world cases.
Recognized trends in patient histories in relation to their diagnosis and practiced patient-centered interactions.
ASURE Research Program Field Ecology and Evolution
IUB Student
Bloomington, IN
08.2023 - 05.2024
Learned basic coding and data analysis using R Studio.
Honest, strong scientific writing skills by composing a full comprehensive formal research proposal, including a research question and hypothesis, methods, data analysis, and interpretation.
Conveyed complex scientific information to diverse audiences, including non-scientists, through written assignments, oral presentations, and poster displays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05-2027
High School Diploma -
Penn High School
Mishawaka, IN
05-2023
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Interpretation of findings
Data Collection
Problem-Solving
Clinical Research
Field research
American Sign Language
Chemistry
PRECLINICAL INNOVATION AND EXPERIENCES
Study of Cognitive and Communicative Aspects of Aging SLHS-S303 as IUB StudentAugust 2024 - Present
Developing knowledge of diseases and conditions prevalent in the aging population through case studies.
Actively discuss potential medical innovations to fulfill the needs of the aging population.
Discuss relevant research, methodology, and methodological issues in research on aging.
Study of Speech Science SLHS-350 as IUB StudentAugust 2024 - Present
Completed training on ethical conduct of research involving human subjects.
Data collection and analysis of one research participant over the span of one semester.
Communicate scientific findings through discussions with peers, as well as a scientific abstract, introduction, research methods and results section.
Learning to quanitatively measure aspects of speech by reading MRI's.
Leadership Roles
Treasurer of the National Student Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Association Leads peers in community service projects to increase the associations impact, as well as collects and manage's the group's funds.
Mayor's Youth Advisory Council Secretary, Mishawaka City Government Held a major role in MYAC to design, market, fundraise for, and build a new park. I continue to serve the community as an MYAC alumni volunteer in many capacities.
Accomplishments
Named as a Founder's Scholar, the highest academic distinction for undergraduates (GPA 3.8+), Fall 2023, Spring 2024.
On Dean's list Fall 2023, Spring 2024.
Graduated with Academic and Technical Honors (4.53/4.00) at Penn High School.
Timeline
Research Assistant
NEURAL Research Laboratory, IUB
08.2024 - Current
Extern
Goshen Physicians ENT, Speech & Audiology
05.2024 - 08.2024
ASURE Research Program Field Ecology and Evolution
IUB Student
08.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences