Honor Society® member
Catalina Ordoñez Siza
STEM Center Tutor Manager at ● Provided academic support to an average of 5 students per 4-hour shift in math, chemistry, physics, and biology courses as a tutor. ● Assisted students in comprehending key concepts, completing homework assignments, preparing for tests, and undertaking other academic tasks. ● Adapted teaching approaches and strategies to meet the unique needs and learning styles of individual students.
- Biology, Pre-Medicine. French minor.
- Class of 2023
- Deer Park, TX
Member since May 2023
About
I am a passionate biology graduate, that is interested in pursuing medical school. Have been working on cancer research for the past 2 years, which has ignite an interest in me and now want to further explore these field in medicine. Apart from that, I love learning new languages and traveling the world getting truly inmerse in the different cultures. I am a hardworker and very motivated into becoming the best version that I can, and consider myself a sponge as I try to absorb as much knowledge as I can by being a life long learner. On my free time, I practice figure skating and read a lot (my goals this year is 100 books).
Education
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Gannon University
Biology (Pre-Med)/ French
2019 – 2023
Honors and awards
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St. Catherine Medal
Recipient of the prestigious medal awarded to an outstanding undergraduate student who demonstrates exceptional service, leadership, and embodies the highest ideals of a Catholic University. Distinguished for exemplary involvement in campus and commun
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Sigma Xi Research Conference
Second place on Undergraduate Conference for Research Project Role of SCAMP3 Regulating CXCR4 Trafficking
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Doctor, Surgeon
- Graduate school interests
Medical School
- Outside the classroom
Figure skating, reading, traveling and learning new languages
Experience
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STEM Center Tutor Manager
● Provided academic support to an average of 5 students per 4-hour shift in math, chemistry, physics, and biology courses as a tutor. ● Assisted students in comprehending key concepts, completing homework assignments, preparing for tests, and undertaking other academic tasks. ● Adapted teaching approaches and strategies to meet the unique needs and learning styles of individual students.
Aug 2021 – May 2023
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Resident Assistant
● Developed and executed engaging hall programs to foster a positive community and enhance residents' university experience. ● Maintained a safe and secure environment by enforcing university housing policies and resolving any conflicts or disagreements among residents. ● Monitored and ensured compliance with hall rules and regulations, while actively promoting a respectful and inclusive living environment.
Aug 2021 – May 2022
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Center for Social Concerns and Global Exploration Intern
● Served as a representative of the CSCGE office at various campus events and contributed to the achievement of office goals and initiatives through leadership on impactful projects. ● Supported the planning, management, preparation, and execution of signature CSCGE programs such as Travel and Mission trips.
May 2021 – May 2022
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Transition Guide
● Facilitated a seamless transition for first-year students to college by organizing and coordinating activities to help them adapt to the new environment. ● Guided first-year students throughout the entire orientation process and provided support and resources to ensure a positive experience.
Aug 2020 – Aug 2021
Volunteering
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● Volunteered at the Arizona border, learning about current migration issues and assisting with related tasks. ● Facilitated weekly meetings to discuss trip logistics and reflect on service-learning outcomes. ● Coordinated and planned a service trip for a group of 8 students.
Alternative Break Service Trip - Gannon University
Jan 2023 – Apr 2023
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Volunteered in San Lucas, Guatemala, where I helped build homes and gained insight into the local school and healthcare system, as well as the women's center shelter and coffee production.
Alternative Break Service Trip - Gannon University
Aug 2021 – Apr 2022
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Collaborate with nurses to provide exceptional patient care by assisting with a variety of tasks, including transporting patients, delivering meals, and maintaining a clean and sanitary environment.
UPMC Hamot, Surgery Center
Feb 2021 – May 2022
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Advanced
- French (France) Intermediate
- Italian Beginner
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