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MIA BUGARIN

ALTADENA,CA

Summary

Accomplished student-athlete and dedicated leader with a strong commitment to academic excellence, community service, and personal growth. Recognized for resilience, compassion, and the ability to connect with others, both in the classroom and through extracurricular involvement. Passionate about representing the values of the Rose Court with integrity, kindness, and enthusiasm while serving as a positive role model for peers and the community.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

CATCH club president/ Swim Lesson Instructor

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05.2023 - Current
  • Teach children with hand disabilities and indifferences how to swim
  • In relation to the CATCH club at La Canada Highschool
  • Provided feedback to swimmers on their progress in a positive and encouraging manner.
  • Developed lesson plans tailored to meet the needs of each swimmer's skill level.
  • Instructed swimmers on proper stroke technique, including freestyle and backstroke.

US-Japan council student delegation

US JAPAN COUNCIL
Higashimatsushima, Japan
08.2025 - 09.2025
  • Collaborated with diverse teams to plan and execute cross-cultural activities.
  • Went to Higashimatsushima, Japan to gain insight on tsunami/ disaster recovery in Japan and how I can apply that to fire-recovery back home
  • Met with governors and presidents of different prefectures
  • Leadership roles - now able to be apart of the US - JAPAN council of leaders where we work to fuse and connect the two cultures and relationship between the two countries

Rose Court Float Decorating

Sierra Madre Float Association
Sierra Madre, California
12.2019 - 12.2024
  • Early morning float decorating
  • Carefully putting individual flowers on the float
  • Cutting materials necessary for the float
  • Organizing volunteers

CAMP CHLA Internship

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • assist surgeons and world-renowned doctors
  • first person look at some of the most complex surgeries
  • professional meetings with PAs, directors, etc

-shadowing a variety of careers in a hospital setting

Dermatologist Shadowing

Dr. Razi Soltanzadeh
Pasadena, California
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Diagnosed skin conditions through comprehensive patient evaluations and examinations.
  • Conducted research on emerging dermatological treatments to enhance clinical knowledge.
  • Diagnosed common ailments such as acne, dandruff, fungal infection and nevi to advise on severity of condition as well as pros and cons of treatment options.

Rosebowl Aquatics Swim Instructor

Rosebowl Aquatics
Pasadena, CA
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Scheduled private lessons upon request from clients interested in more personalized instruction.
  • Resolved conflicts between swimmers while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
  • Created weekly lesson plans tailored to the specific goals of each group or individual participant.
  • Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.

City of Hope Volunteer

CITY OF HOPE
Duarte, CA
05.2023 - 03.2024
  • VOLUNTEERING AT HOSPITAL- DUTIES TO BE DETERMINED.
  • Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
  • Organized and maintained records of volunteer hours and donations.
  • Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.

Arcadia Methodist Hospital Volunteer

USC ARCADIA
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • VOLUNTEER ON WEEKLY BASIS AND ASSIGNED TO ADMITTING AND DISCHARGE
  • ASSIST PATIENTS AND ESCORT TO AND FROM HOSPITAL, ASSIST NURSES WITH HOSPITAL ERRANDS, AND PROVIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE.
  • Assisted nurses with non-medical tasks, such as delivering meals and running errands.
  • Organized patient rooms, restocked supplies, and tidied up common areas.
  • Answered phones, took messages, and directed calls to appropriate staff members.

Lifeguard

Gerrish Swim and Tennis
Altadena, CA
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
  • Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
  • Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
  • Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
  • Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.

SIERRA MADRE MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • VOLUNTEERED AT ASSISTED SENIOR LIVING FACILITY
  • INTERACTED WITH SENIORS, PLAYED BOARD GAMES, AND HELPED WITH ARTS AND CRAFTS.

Education

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Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Time management
  • Fundraising
  • Collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Scheduling
  • Attention to detail
  • Perfectionist
  • Adaptable

Interests/ Hobbies

  • Swimming
  • Concerts/ Music Festivals
  • Foodie!!
  • Sunset-Watching
  • Baking
  • Huge reader!! (poet at heart)

Language/ Skills/ Certifications

  • Basic Communication Skills in Spanish
  • CPR and AED certified

Achievements/Honors/ Activities

  • 2x Scholastic All American in the Nation for swimming
  • Junior National open water finalist
  • Rosebowl academic and athletic award
  • 3x Honor roll

Future plans/ Career Goals

  • Aspire to go into the medical field, after a personally effect on my mother which inspired my drive to become a plastic surgeon (cancer reconstructions or burn patient recovery)
  • Interested in orthopedics
  • Would like to also go into oncology research or cancer cell research and manipulation

Timeline

US-Japan council student delegation

US JAPAN COUNCIL
08.2025 - 09.2025

CAMP CHLA Internship

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
08.2024 - 08.2024

Dermatologist Shadowing

Dr. Razi Soltanzadeh
06.2024 - 08.2024

Rosebowl Aquatics Swim Instructor

Rosebowl Aquatics
05.2024 - 08.2024

CATCH club president/ Swim Lesson Instructor

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
05.2023 - Current

City of Hope Volunteer

CITY OF HOPE
05.2023 - 03.2024

Lifeguard

Gerrish Swim and Tennis
04.2023 - 10.2023

Arcadia Methodist Hospital Volunteer

USC ARCADIA
08.2022 - 02.2024

Rose Court Float Decorating

Sierra Madre Float Association
12.2019 - 12.2024

SIERRA MADRE MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
09.2019 - 03.2020

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MIA BUGARIN