Talia Angles
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Will be attending Columbia University in the Class of 2029, studying Earth and Environmental Engineering with a concentration in Sustainable Energy and Materials at the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Private AP Chemistry Tutor
Self-employed
Los Angeles, CA
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Tutored students over Zoom, using my expertise, passion, and personal experience as a recent AP Chemistry student
- Gave practice problems, go over challenging homework questions, and offer encouragement
- Provided a different perspective from their typical classroom environment
Paid Summer Intern
UCLA Cancer and Stem Cell Research Lab
Los Angeles, CA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Made cultures for melanoma cells by changing media, observing growth, and splitting
- Froze cells for future research in the lab, performed cell counts, and extracted DNA for lab testing
- Conducted and presented research on in-vitro tumor cell growth to Dr. Antoni Ribas and colleagues
- Completed lab maintenance tasks (cleaning, taking out biohazard waste, restocking supplies, taking inventory of cells)
Coach, Photographer, Social Media Manager
Pacific Soccer Academy, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Took photographs and videos for the camp website and advertisements
- Created and ran the social media pages for PSA-LA, editing my photos and videos into Instagram Reels, Tik Toks, etc. to advertise the camp
- Coached the younger kids, leading them in drills and scrimmages
Summer Intern
Leadership Initiatives at Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Worked with neuroscientists and neuroengineers, including Dr. James Giordano and Dr. Rachel Wurzman
- Wrote a research paper on Deep Brain Stimulation for patients struggling with alcohol addiction
- Led a team of fellow interns in our research
Summer Intern
UCLA BrainSPORT
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with the researchers and neurologists to design a youth concussion study focused on young athletes at local community organizations and schools who suffered brain injuries
- Promoted the study by reaching out to organizations and leading social media campaigns, designing creative posts
Education
High School Diploma -
Marymount High School
Los Angeles, CA05-2025
Skills
- Technological literacy (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop)
- Social media marketing
- Cell culture
- Research presentation
- Team leadership
- Public speaking
Affiliations
- Model United Nations (4 years) - Member, Press Secretary, Co-Secretary General
- Alliance of Latin American Students (4 years) - Representative, Vice President, President
- Honor Council (3 years) - Representative, Co-President
- Sunset Literary and Arts Magazine (4 years) - Adobe InDesign Editor
- Soccer - JV Captain (2 years), Varsity (2 years)
- Senior Retreat Leader
- Better Self for a Better World (3 years) - Executive Team, Co-Conference Coordinator
Accomplishments
- Mother Butler Award Recipient (highest honor given at Marymount High School)
- Outstanding Scholar Award (highest academic honor given at Marymount High School) - Graduated with departmental distinctions in Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, English, and Spanish
- Los Angeles Athletic Association 2024-2025 Scholar Athlete Award (highest GPA of a student athlete at Marymount High School)
- Graduated cum laude (top 20% of class)
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Gold Medal Scholar Award Recipient
- PSAT National Hispanic Recognition Award
- AP Courses - World History (5), United States History (5), Calculus AB (5), Chemistry (5), Spanish Language and Culture, English Literature, Calculus BC, Biology, Physics C: Mechanics
- 4.58 Weighted GPA, 3.98 Unweighted GPA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Private AP Chemistry Tutor
Self-employed
08.2024 - 05.2025
Summer Intern
Leadership Initiatives at Georgetown University
07.2024 - 07.2024
Paid Summer Intern
UCLA Cancer and Stem Cell Research Lab
06.2024 - 08.2024
Summer Intern
UCLA BrainSPORT
06.2023 - 08.2023
Coach, Photographer, Social Media Manager
Pacific Soccer Academy, Los Angeles
06.2022 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Marymount High School
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