Valerie Champagne
Pekin,Illinois
Summary
A current student at the University of Chicago who has the intention of majoring in psychology and working to complete a pre-medical track. The fields of Psychiatry, Neuroscience, and Dermatology are potential professions the student is interested in. Some additional interests deal with topics of social justice, law, music, soccer, art, and media.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student
Envision National Youth Leadership Forum Medicine
07.2021 - 08.2021
Was nominated for, accepted into, & attended this camp where students learned the basics of medicine/the fields of medicine
Advice Columnist for School Newspaper
IMG Academy
01.2021 - 05.2021
Representative
Female Student Athletes At IMG Academy
02.2021 - 02.2021
Would meet with CEOs, COOs & House Parents, of IMG Academy to discuss treatment of female student-athletes to improve student experiences.
Organizer
The Pekin Community Of Commuters
01.2020 - 05.2020
Initiated a movement to fix sidewalks and stoplights around Pekin so pedestrians could walk safely.
Club Member
High School
Key Club (2019), Black Student Union(2021-22), Gay/Straight Club (2021), Green Team (2021-22), School Newspaper (2021-22)
Education
Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology -
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL06.2026
High School Diploma -
IMG Academy(11 & 12) & Pekin Community HS (9 & 10)
Bradenton, FL06.2022
YWCA Outstanding Student Award
Pekin, IL2018
Skills
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Teamwork and Time Management Skills
- Observational and Adaptability Skills
- Coding experience
Volunteer Work
- Math Tutor at Pekin Community High School
- Sofia’s Kitchen in (Peoria, Illinois)
- St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Food Drive (Pekin, IL)
Athletic Achievements
SOCCER TEAMS:
- FC Peoria (2016-2018), Central Illinois United (2018-2020), Illinois Fire Juniors (2018-2020), Pekin Community High School Lady Dragons Soccer (2019-2020), IMG Academy GA 04 Team (2020-2022), University of Chicago Women’s Soccer Team (current)
ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Illinois Fire Juniors Illinois State Cup Champions, Illinois Olympic Development Team, Midwest Regional Team, Invited to the Olympic Development Team Midwest Regional Showcase in Boca Raton, Invited to the Olympic Development Team International Tournament in Portugal (was cancelled due to COVID-19), Olympic Development Midwest Regional Team International Tournament in Costa Rica
Certification
June-August 2023
Neuroscience Biology Research, Yeo Lab,
- Tissue Culturing, Microscopy and Imaging, Image Analysis, PCR, Digest, Gel Electrophoresis, Calcium Imaging, Tape Station
Timeline
Student
Envision National Youth Leadership Forum Medicine
07.2021 - 08.2021
Representative
Female Student Athletes At IMG Academy
02.2021 - 02.2021
Advice Columnist for School Newspaper
IMG Academy
01.2021 - 05.2021
Organizer
The Pekin Community Of Commuters
01.2020 - 05.2020
Club Member
High School
Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology -
University of Chicago
High School Diploma -
IMG Academy(11 & 12) & Pekin Community HS (9 & 10)
YWCA Outstanding Student Award
June-August 2023
Neuroscience Biology Research, Yeo Lab,
- Tissue Culturing, Microscopy and Imaging, Image Analysis, PCR, Digest, Gel Electrophoresis, Calcium Imaging, Tape Station
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