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McKenna Boersma

West Lafayette,IN

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Researcher

Purdue Aphasia Lab
05.2024 - Current
  • Developed top-level skills in collaboration, participant relationships, and writing through hands-on work and training.
  • Increased overall understanding of research methodologies by leading various participants, through research protocol.
  • Built strong relationships with faculty advisors through regular meetings to discuss project goals, challenges faced, and potential solutions.
  • Recorded data in university database while using software such as PRAAT, Audacity, and CLAN.

Dance Coach

William Henry Harrison High School
04.2023 - Current
  • Organized successful dance schedules to balance practice, competition, game performances, and community outreach.
  • Facilitated workshops on injury prevention and mental health, promoting dancer safety and wellness.
  • Managed all team finances, for 18 dancers, including fundraising, sponsorships, team orders, and team fees.
  • Established strong relationships with parents and guardians, providing updates on student progress.
  • Fostered a culture of respect, inclusivity, and teamwork within our team through consistent reinforcement of team values

First Aid Provider

Purdue Athletics
05.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with medical professionals, ensuring seamless transitions from on-site care to advanced treatment facilities when necessary.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate first aid treatment in various emergency situations.
  • Provided emotional support to athletes in high-stress situations.
  • Documented all relevant information regarding patient assessment findings and treatments provided in a clear and concise manner for record-keeping purposes.

Undergraduate Researcher for "Summer Fun" Program

Purdue Child Language Lab
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Developed relationships with many children with delayed language disorder while leading research sessions multiple times a day.
  • Tasked with all data entry for the entirety of the study.
  • Cooperated with others in team-based environment to identify points from data analysis.
  • Participated in regular meetings to discuss aspects of research and experiments.

Dance Team Member

Purdue Dance Team
03.2021 - 08.2023
  • Promoted school spirit while leading by example through out campus
  • Facilitated games and choreography with children during team clinics
  • Managed a rigorous schedule while balancing school, a job, practice, and games

Education

Bachelor of Science - Speech Language And Hearing Sciences

Purdue University- Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN
05.2025

Skills

  • Proficient in Excel, Audacity, PRAAT, and CLAN
  • Scientific writing
  • Patient relationships
  • Time Management

Languages

American Sign Language
Full Professional

Timeline

Undergraduate Researcher for "Summer Fun" Program

Purdue Child Language Lab
06.2024 - 07.2024

Undergraduate Researcher

Purdue Aphasia Lab
05.2024 - Current

Dance Coach

William Henry Harrison High School
04.2023 - Current

Dance Team Member

Purdue Dance Team
03.2021 - 08.2023

First Aid Provider

Purdue Athletics
05.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Speech Language And Hearing Sciences

Purdue University- Main Campus

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