McKenna Boersma
West Lafayette,IN
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher
Purdue Aphasia Lab
West Lafayette, IN
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
West Lafayette, IN
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
West Lafayette, IN
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
West Lafayette, IN
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, IN05.2025
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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