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Work History
Education
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Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Julia McNaughton

Needham,MA

Summary

A dedicated health science student, eager to leverage exceptional communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills in a professional setting. Interested in pursuing a career in medicine and research to better patients' quality of life. Effective, reliable, adaptive, and compassionate worker ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Apprentice

Dr. Jamil Kirdar, Research Advisor
Needham, MA
12.2024 - Current
  • Conducting research on the psychological impact of a heart disease diagnosis.
  • Design, development, and execution of research projects.

Florida Cicerone

University of Florida Alumni Association
Gainesville, FL
01.2023 - Current

Student Ambassador

  • Selected out of 700+ applicants to represent the university by completing 100+ service hours through leading 90-minute walking tours to prospective students and families and organizing alumni outreach events.

Recruitment Standing Committee

  • Attended recruitment events to teach potential new members about our service and values.

Intern

Newton Wellsley Hospital
Newton, MA
06.2024 - 08.2024

Surgical Front Desk Escort.

  • interacted with dozens of patients daily, and brought them and their loved ones to their exam rooms.
  • In this role, I learned to read each patient, to give them the attention they need to feel comfortable and reassured.

Sterile Processing Team Member

  • Responsible for sterilizing instruments and delivering them to operating rooms, working alongside the SPD and the Surgical staff

Summer Camp Counselor

Wellesley Country Club
Wellesley, MA
06.2019 - 08.2023
  • Managed a group of up to 30 campers ranging from the ages of 4 to 9
  • Provided tennis instruction and guided campers in completion of arts and crafts projects
  • Responsible for pro-shop transactions, scheduling court time and answering phone calls

Peer Tutoring

Needham High School
Needham, MA
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Tutored a student with learning disabilities twice weekly in all academic subjects, increasing the tutee's GPA by 0.7 points.
  • Assisted with the submission of applications to higher education programs.
  • Over 120 volunteer hours logged.

Intern

Inspire Happy Jewelry
Needham, MA
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Designed and created jewelry items sold to support the Usher Syndrome Society.
  • Contributed to the company’s social media campaign.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Science Major

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Needham High School
Needham
06-2023

Some College (No Degree) - 1-Week Medical Academy

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Skills

  • Project planning
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strong interpersonal communication
  • Customer service
  • Effective presentation development and delivery

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • CPR, AED, and First Aid
  • EMT practical training

Affiliations

singing, ukulele, intramural sports, pickleball, running

Accomplishments

  • NHS Mathematics Merit Award, 2023
  • Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish, 2023
  • NHS Award for Excellence in Sportsmanship, Student representative at MIAA Sportsmanship Summit, 2022
  • Award for Best Imperialism Documentary in AP US History class at NHS, 2022
  • Award for Literary Narrative in AP Language and Composition class at NHS, 2022
  • Award for Best National History Day Competition Exhibit at NHS, 2021

Timeline

Research Apprentice

Dr. Jamil Kirdar, Research Advisor
12.2024 - Current

Intern

Newton Wellsley Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024

Florida Cicerone

University of Florida Alumni Association
01.2023 - Current

Peer Tutoring

Needham High School
09.2021 - 05.2023

Intern

Inspire Happy Jewelry
09.2020 - 11.2020

Summer Camp Counselor

Wellesley Country Club
06.2019 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Health Science Major

University of Florida

High School Diploma -

Needham High School

Some College (No Degree) - 1-Week Medical Academy

Georgetown University
Julia McNaughton