Summary
Work History
Education
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Mycayla Canlas

MEDLIFE
Chestnut Hill,MA
Mycayla Canlas

Summary

Neuroscience major with a finance minor on the pre-medical track, bringing strong analytical skills and proven experience in operations, event coordination, and education-focused service. Demonstrates ability to manage complex logistics, collaborate across teams, and execute projects efficiently. Interested in the intersection of health, culture, and resource allocation, with a commitment to community impact and mentorship.

Work History

Ever to Excel Mentor

3 Months
Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies at Boston College | 2026.03 - Current
  • Led small group discussions for high school and college-aged participants on faith, Jesuit spirituality, and personal development
  • Delivered personal testimonies and reflections to groups of peers in a structured program setting
  • Collaborated with program staff to execute event logistics and daily programming for 700+ participants
  • Led small group discussions for high school and college-aged participants on faith, Jesuit spirituality, and personal development
  • Delivered personal testimonies and reflections to groups of peers in a structured program setting
  • Served as primary point of contact for assigned participants throughout a week-long intensive residential program
  • Welcomed and oriented participants and families to Boston College from across the U.S. and internationally during check-in and check-out

English and Math Tutor

9 Months
Step Up Tutoring | 2025.09 - Current
  • Leading bi-weekly tutoring sessions, setting measurable learning goals and tracking student progress over time, up to four 45 minute sessions per week
  • Conducting initial and ongoing academic diagnostics to identify skill gaps and tailor lesson plans accordingly
  • Building supportive mentor–student relationships that fostered confidence, accountability, and sustained academic engagement

Service Leadership Trip Member

1 Year 9 Months
MEDLIFE | 2024.09 - Current
  • Volunteering in underserved communities, such as Boston Healthcare for the Homeless, ensuring medical access and education
  • 40+ hours of service in Latin America to healthcare professionals during mobile clinics by helping with patient intake, vital
    signs stations, health education talks, and clinic logistics, and partake in a larger development project
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of international volunteers, adapting to fast-paced clinical and community environments
    while maintaining cultural sensitivity

Co-Productions Coordinator

1 Year
Philippine Society of Boston College | 2025.04 - 2026.04
  • Coordinated end-to-end production logistics for large-scale cultural performances in conjunction with 11 other Greater
    Boston colleges/universities, overseeing planning, rehearsals, technical execution, and day-of operations.
  • Lead up to 50 dancers in multiple-month-long rehearsals per semester, ensuring performance readiness, high morale, high
    quality choreography, and incorporation of cultural tradition
  • Coordinated transportation, costumes, props, and budget-aligned purchasing to support efficient, on-schedule
    performances.
  • Liaised with audio/visual and production partners to deliver audio mixes, lighting cue sheets, and technical schedules,
    while directing on-site operations during live events.

Youth Squad Captain & 3rd Rider

1 Year 11 Months
Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance and Rescue Squad | 2022.08 - 2024.07
  • Coordinated and led weekly youth squad drill nights, designing and organizing scenario-based training exercises
  • Served as liaison between youth squad members (15+) and squad leadership, communicating expectations, feedback, and operational
    updates
  • Served as a third rider on ambulance calls, observing patient assessment, triage, and real-time decision-making under EMT
    supervision
  • Communicated with receiving hospitals to provide call debriefs and support patient arrival preparation
  • Ensured operational readiness by checking, stocking, and restocking ambulance equipment before and after calls

Biotechnology Research Intern

1 Month
Hepatitis B Foundation of the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center | 2023.07 - 2023.08
  • Conducted supervised laboratory research on quality control of hepatitis B biomarkers for early detection and diagnostic development for 6+ hrs/day
  • Developed laboratory skills in quality assurance, data integrity, and research protocol compliance
  • Presented research findings and program outcomes to scientific mentors and peers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience & Finance

Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | 2028-05
  • Undergraduate Research Assistant: The Bernhard Lab (Psychology & Neuroscience)
  • Study Abroad: Paris, Fr. & London U.K. - Comparative Healthcare Economics
  • Philippine Society of Boston College Co-Production Coordinator
  • Volunteering Organizations: Project Sunshine of Boston College & Boston College MEDLIFE

High School Diploma

New Hope-Solebury High School | New Hope, PA | 2024-06
  • First Student Scholarship Recipient
  • High Honors Student & National Honor Society Member
  • Multi-Cultural Club Founder

Emergency Medical Technician Hybrid Training

Emergency Training Academy, Inc. | Thorndale, PA | 2023-08

Skills

Project Management
Efficiency Optimization
Online Teaching Ability
Lesson Planning
Video Editing + Sound Engineering
Data Collection + Entry
Limited Chinese (Mandarin) Proficiency

Interests

Dance (Filipino Traditional
Hip Hop
Hawaiian Polynesian) + Choreography
Sports Media Marketing (incl. Adobe Premiere Pro)

Timeline

Ever to Excel Mentor

Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies at Boston College
2026.03 - CurrentRead More

English and Math Tutor

Step Up Tutoring
2025.09 - CurrentRead More

Co-Productions Coordinator

Philippine Society of Boston College
2025.04 - 2026.04Read More

Service Leadership Trip Member

MEDLIFE
2024.09 - CurrentRead More

Biotechnology Research Intern

Hepatitis B Foundation of the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center
2023.07 - 2023.08Read More

Youth Squad Captain & 3rd Rider

Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance and Rescue Squad
2022.08 - 2024.07Read More

Boston College

Bachelor of Science from Neuroscience & Finance
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New Hope-Solebury High School

High School Diploma
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Emergency Training Academy, Inc.

Emergency Medical Technician Hybrid Training
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Mycayla Canlas