Joan Garron

Neuropsychology- Understanding the relationship between behavior and brain function; performing peer-reviewed research on cognitive outcomes in developmental disorders.

Clinical Psychology- Specifically interested in developing diagnostic and assessment tools to analyze mental health disorders.

Sarasota High School, Sarasota, FL

High School Diploma, May 2025

Cambridge AICE Diploma, 10 AICE credits pending August 2025

GPA: 4.81/4.0 Weighted

Class Rank 69 out of 537 students

Cambridge AICE Diploma - (05/24/2024)

• Received the Cambridge AICE Diploma as a junior

Score on the AICE English Language Exam - (08/14/2024)

• Received the school’s highest score on the AICE English Language Exam

National History Day Contest Winner - (01/26/2021)

• Awarded by the Sarasota County School District for my documentary on the history behind "Amber Alert"

Most Valuable Player - (05/20/2023)

• Awarded ‘Most Valuable Player’ for my leadership on Sarasota High School’s beach volleyball team

The Mathematical Masterpiece Contest Winner - (02/02/2024)

• Competed and placed in the 2024 Mathematical Masterpiece Contest with my photographed piece, "The Bohemian Code"

Creative Arts County Fair Winner - (03/04/2024)

• Won 1st place in the county fair for my mosaic art piece displaying a local sunset.

Sarasota County Fair Contest - (04/20/2023)

• Awarded two 1st place ribbons for both of my submitted photography pieces.

Most Improved Player - (11/17/2022)

• Received ‘Most Improved’ from Sarasota High School’s Indoor Varsity Volleyball coaches by demonstrating significant growth in skills and teamwork

Varsity Beach Volleyball, Captain (9th grade – Present)

- Unite my team - Encourage other players - Give strategic advice to players and coaches Varsity 

Indoor Varsity Volleyball, Captain (9th grade - Present) 

- Effectively communicate with both the players and coaches - Organize fundraising events - Mentor and guide teammates - Enforce the program's core values 

Nautical Nine, Participant (12th grade)

 - Boost school spirit - Create and hang posters for the school's sports teams and clubs

National Honors Society, Participant (11th grade - Present)

- Attend and participate in meetings - Create holiday cards for retirement homes - Volunteer throughout the school and community at events such as ‘All Hands-on Deck’, ‘Spin Night’, ‘Bellringing at Publix’.

La Sertoa - Participant (12th grade)

- Collaborate with community-based female run organizations - Attend and participate in meetings

Math and English Tutor – Independent Tutoring (10th grade – Present)

- Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with children grades 1-7 - Develop personable relationships with students - Research teaching techniques - Improve students’ test scores

Laurel Oak Life Babysitting - Nanny (10th grade – Present)

- Look after children ages 3-13 - Clean and organize the house to minimize parents' clean up time 

- Ensure children are fed, bathed, and in bed prior to parent's return

Cotillion - Participant (9th grade - 11th grade)

-Developed social and conversational skills -Learned proper etiquette and to network

Volunteer - Tuttle Elementary School (August 2024 - Present)

- Organize classrooms - Mentor and help students complete assignments - Plan activities with teachers

Volunteer - The Miracle League (September 2022- October 2024)

- Served customers in the concession stand -Assisted management and coaches - Maintained safety on and off the field - Helped adults with mental and physical disabilities play baseball

Secretary - National Charity League (September 2021 – July 2022)

- Publicly presented and led meetings - Managed and organized philanthropy activities - Inspired social awareness

Camp Counselor - Pillar Volleyball Camp (10/23/2023 - 10/26/2023)

- Supervised children of varying age and developmental levels - Organized and guided group activities and drills - Developed and implemented team rules - Worked and collaborated with coaches

Mentor - Nike Volleyball Camp (09/15/2024 - 09/18/2024)

- Guided campers through procedures - Organized the camper's schedule - Prepared the recreation area for scheduled activities - Led drills and activities

Mentor - Elite Beach Volleyball Camp (March 2024)

- Assisted players with leadership, technique and strategy - Encouraged and coached younger players the fundamentals of volleyball - Organized and scheduled games

Camp Counselor - Youth Sports Camp (07/10/2022 - 07/13/2022)

- Helped build positive group dynamics - Monitored and ensured a safe environment - Planned, co-organized, and conducted drills - Interacted with parents in a professional manner

Employee - 3Natives (May 2023 – September 2023)

- Prepped food - Prepared meals - Cleaned the store - Attended to customers - Took inventory

Volleyball, Music, Cooking, Reading, Writing, Psychology, Creative Photography

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