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Sophia Chu

San Diego,California

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience at Palomar Health, excelling in patient care and teamwork. Proven ability to enhance volunteer participation by 80% as President of Catalyst for Success. Skilled in research and analysis, with a strong foundation in chemistry lab applications. Committed to impactful community engagement and effective communication.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Palomar Health
02.2026 - Current
  • Worked hands on with patients and provided basic patient care
  • Fixed and applied telemetry leads
  • Ambulated patients to the restroom
  • Restocked isolation carts

Vice President

Chemistry Club
05.2025 - Current
  • Documented member attendance for club meetings
  • Researched scientific publications to brainstorm plastics degradation project
  • Created informational Instagram posts about recycling to inform public about synthetic biology project

Secretary

IGEM
02.2025 - Current
  • Documented member attendance for club meetings
  • Researched scientific publications to brainstorm plastics degradation project
  • Created informational Instagram posts about recycling to inform public about synthetic biology project

President

Catalyst for Success
05.2024 - Current
  • Sent emails to 15+ elementary schools and scheduled 40+ 1-hour science learning sessions
  • 100+ volunteer hours spent running science experiments on biology, chemistry, and physics for 3rd-5th grade students
  • Organized student volunteers and transportation for science fairs
  • Increased volunteer participation by 80%

Cluster 6 - Biodiesel From Renewable Sources

COSMOS UCSD
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Cluster 6 Ethics Contest Award
  • Cluster 6 Best Presentation on the Chemical Recycling of Biodegradable Polyurethanes
  • Created research poster for laboratory project
  • Learned how to utilize chemistry lab applications such as FTIR, rotavap, and ESI mass-spec

Education

Westview High School
13500 Camino Del Sur
04.2026

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Fast learner
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Interpersonal and social skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Research and analysis
  • Scheduling

Timeline

Intern

Palomar Health
02.2026 - Current

Cluster 6 - Biodiesel From Renewable Sources

COSMOS UCSD
07.2025 - 08.2025

Vice President

Chemistry Club
05.2025 - Current

Secretary

IGEM
02.2025 - Current

President

Catalyst for Success
05.2024 - Current

Westview High School