Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
LANGUAGES
Interests
Awards/Scholarship
Timeline

Doreen Luo

Step up Tutor
Baltimore,MD
4
Languages
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Growing up in a quiet, rural town, I learned early on how much community matters when resources are scarce. But it was my own time navigating hospital stays—experiencing medicine from inside the patient’s room—that quietly transformed my perspective and gave my path its true purpose. Experiencing healthcare as a patient showed me that real healing relies as much on steady, comforting presence as it does on clinical skill. Bridging my engineering background in medical technology with a deep love for working with children, I am driven to pursue a path in pediatric anesthesiology, pediatric neurosurgery, or medtech innovation. Whether advancing technical tools or caring for a child in their scariest moments, my goal is to bring gentle empathy, precision, and world-class care back to young patients and rural communities like the one that raised me.

Work History

Intern

3 Months
Formosa Plastics Corp | 05.2026 - 08.2026
  • Field & Plant Experience: Applied engineering principles on-site within industrial plant environments, conducting inspections on wastewater utilities, climbing boilers, and inspecting Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG).
  • Budget & Project Support: Managed project budgeting sheets and cost updates for the E&C Instruments Department, helping track financial metrics.
  • Technical Documentation & Tagging: Maintained equipment compliance and process accuracy by cross-referencing P&ID drawings, tracking instrument tags, and organizing technical evaluation sheets.
  • Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Collaborated with cross-functional plant operators to identify and resolve instrument discrepancies, reducing operational friction and equipment downtime.
  • Safety & Compliance: Adhered strictly to industrial safety protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and OSHA plant standards during daily field walkthroughs and machinery evaluations.

Lifeguard

7 Months
Johns Hopkins Recreation Center | 01.2026 - Current
  • Communicate effectively with coworkers and patrons to promote safety awareness and coordinate emergency responses.
  • Participated in mandatory monthly in-service emergency response drills, practicing CPR/AED protocols, spinal management, and deep-water rescues to maintain peak operational readiness.
  • Coordinated with university recreation staff to enforce safety guidelines, manage lane allocations, and ensure swift emergency action plan (EAP) execution.

English and Math Tutor

7 Months
Step up Tutor | 01.2026 - Current
  • Delivered personalized online math and English tutoring for elementary students (grades 1–5), increasing student engagement from 3 students (6 hrs/wk) during the academic year to 5 students (10 hrs/wk) in summer sessions.
  • Modified lesson plans in reading, writing, and arithmetic to accommodate diverse learning styles, enhancing students' academic confidence and foundational skills.
  • Fostered a supportive, interactive learning environment that encouraged self-reliance, problem-solving skills, and a positive attitude toward learning.
  • Created a supportive, interactive learning environment that promoted self-reliance, problem-solving abilities, and a positive attitude toward learning.

English Teacher Volunteer

1 Month
(TCML) Taiwan Abroad Teaching Camp | 07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Completed intensive teacher training at National Taichung University, collaborating with peers to design a structured, month-long English curriculum.
  • Spent three weeks in Pingtung, Taiwan, residing at a local elementary school to teach introductory English to first-grade students in a resource-limited rural area.
  • Boosted early literacy, listening skills, and speaking confidence through immersive language games, song, and interactive lesson plans.

Teacher Assistant

2 Years 7 Months
Taiwan Chinese Mandarin Learning (TCML) | 01.2024 - 08.2026
  • Supported lead educators in teaching Mandarin Chinese to non-fluent adult and youth learners through interactive vocabulary and grammar exercises.
  • Facilitated cultural appreciation sessions by introducing students to Taiwanese customs, culinary traditions, and regional history to deepen language engagement.

Teaching Volunteer

4 Months
Johns Hopkins University MNF at Henderson-Hopkins School | 01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Taught foundational neuroscience and brain health concepts to twenty kindergarten students at Henderson-Hopkins School, enhancing understanding of complex topics through engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
  • Designed and led hands-on activities and storytelling sessions to spark curiosity in STEM, fostering early cognitive development and participation in science.
  • Translated high-level biological principles into simple language, promoting youth scientific literacy and increasing community engagement in East Baltimore.

Hospital Volunteer

3 Months
Memorial Medical Hospital | 05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Supported nursing staff in rural community hospital by filling inpatient water, changing bed linens, and safely wheeling patients between hospital rooms and diagnostic examination areas to enhance patient comfort and care.
  • Assisted nursing staff in a rural community hospital by filling inpatient water, changing bed linens, and wheeling patients safely between hospital rooms and diagnostic examination areas.
  • Shadowed emergency department nurses during acute patient triage, trauma intake, and bedside procedures, observing critical care interventions in a rural emergency setting.
  • Facilitated front office operations by greeting patients, addressing inquiries, and securely transporting financial deposits and documentation to finance department, ensuring smooth administrative processes.
  • Engaged with medically underserved, rural population, gaining insight into operational dynamics, resource constraints, and health equity challenges facing rural hospitals to inform future volunteer efforts.

Teacher Assistant

1 Year 8 Months
Formosa Chinese School | 05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Assisted lead teachers during 3-hour Sunday sessions, guiding 4- to 5-year-old students through foundational Mandarin vocabulary, phonetics, and writing.
  • Organized age-appropriate learning games, crafts, and storytelling activities to maintain an encouraging, structured environment for young learners.

Lifeguard

8 Months
YMCA | 05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Conducted nightly chlorine and pH water testing to ensure chemical balances complied with state health codes and outdoor safety standards.
  • Maintained active scanning and patron surveillance across an outdoor aquatic facility, accounting for sun exposure, weather hazards, and fluctuating crowd sizes.
  • Communicated pool rules assertively to patrons and collaborated with guards to maintain proactive risk prevention and emergency preparedness.

Coach Swim Lessons

1 Year
YMCA | 01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Taught foundational swimming strokes, breath control, and water safety to children aged 5–7, helping them build confidence and self-reliant swimming skills.
  • Designed age-appropriate lesson plans and drills tailored to beginner skill levels, maintaining an engaging and supportive learning environment.
  • Facilitated team-building activities to promote collaboration and communication among members.
  • Evaluated individual swimmer progress and communicated technical growth and safety milestones directly to parents after each session.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Electrical Engineering

Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore | 05-2028

Expected to graduate in May 2028

No Degree - Summer Class

UMass Amherst | Online | 05.2028

No Degree - Summer Class

University of Texas Permian Basin | Online | 05.2028

High School Diploma

Calhoun High School | Port Lavaca | 05-2024

Skills

First Aid/CPR/AED certification
Certified Bloodborne Pathogens Training Online
Microsoft Office Suite
Canva
Cap Cut
iMovie
Procreate
Educational Technology
Curriculum Development
Breadboard and circuit design
Adaptability
C++
Python
Java
AutoCad
Hands on Breadboard
circuit. Multimeter usage
Student Progress Tracking

Accomplishments

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Department of Neurosurgery | Remote Research Student for Daniel Lubelski.

  • Conduct research on complex spinal oncology and post-surgical functional outcomes, synthesizing clinical data across global literature to generate evidence-based insights.
  • Co-authored a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy, safety, and oncological outcomes of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and Vertebral Cement Augmentation for spinal metastases.
  • Contributed to conducting a comprehensive meta-analysis assessing the prevalence of female urinary and sexual dysfunction following elective lumbar spine surgery, tracking post-operative functional impacts and patient quality of life.
  • Currently leading the new project on 3D-Printed vs. Conventional Vertebral Body Replacement After En Bloc Spondylectomy: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Including Osseointegration and Long-Term Mechanical Outcomes

Certification

  • Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED for Professional RescuersAmerican Red Cross
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration
  • Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector CertificationAmerican Red Cross
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Training CertificationAmerican Red Cross

LANGUAGES

Python, Java, C++
Limited Working
Fluent in Mandarin
Native or Bilingual
Fluent in English
Native or Bilingual
A2 German and Spanish
Elementary

Interests

JHU Marksmanship Club| President (2026 – Present) and Secretary (2025 – 2026)
-Manage club operations
safety compliance
budget allocation
and executive team workflows; previously maintained club records
administrative communication
and membership tracking.
Brain-Computer Interface Society (BCIS)| Head Outreach Coordinator (2026 – Present) and Sensing Subteam Member (2025 – 2026)
-Direct outreach initiatives
external partnerships
and guest speaker engagements; previously contributed to signal processing and hardware/software integration on the sensing engineering subteam.
Global Medical Brigades| Fundraising & Donations Committee Chair (2025 – Present)
-Lead fundraising strategy
donation drives
and community sponsorship initiatives to secure funding and medical supplies for international healthcare missions.
Making Neuroscience Fun (MNF)|Student Ambassador & Science Educator (2025 – Present)
-Serve as a campus ambassador promoting youth STEM outreach while delivering interactive neuroscience modules to local elementary students.
JHU Tea Club| Social Media Chair (2025 – 2026)
-Managed digital content creation
community engagement
and event marketing across social media platforms to expand campus membership.
Princess Polly Student Brand Ambassador (2026-2027)
-Represent the brand within the university community
building authentic connections with followers and promoting campaign initiatives.

Awards/Scholarship

Awarded ROTC Air Force and Space Force Scholarship - 2024

Timeline

Intern

Formosa Plastics Corp
05.2026 - 08.2026Read More

English and Math Tutor

Step up Tutor
01.2026 - CurrentRead More

Lifeguard

Johns Hopkins Recreation Center
01.2026 - CurrentRead More

English Teacher Volunteer

(TCML) Taiwan Abroad Teaching Camp
07.2025 - 08.2025Read More

Teaching Volunteer

Johns Hopkins University MNF at Henderson-Hopkins School
01.2025 - 05.2025Read More

Hospital Volunteer

Memorial Medical Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024Read More

Teacher Assistant

Taiwan Chinese Mandarin Learning (TCML)
01.2024 - 08.2026Read More

Teacher Assistant

Formosa Chinese School
05.2022 - 01.2024Read More

Lifeguard

YMCA
05.2022 - 01.2023Read More

Coach Swim Lessons

YMCA
01.2022 - 01.2023Read More

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor's Degree from Electrical Engineering
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UMass Amherst

No Degree from Summer Class
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University of Texas Permian Basin

No Degree from Summer Class
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Calhoun High School

High School Diploma
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Doreen Luo