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Sofia Spies

San Diego

Summary

Ambitious candidate for Bachelor of Science in Biology from San Diego State University in Weber Honors College. Student on a pre-medical track with strong communication, organization, and time management skills interested in gaining clinical and research experience.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

San Diego State University
07.2023 - Current
  • Conducted qualitative research for the Department of Exercise and Nutrional Science on the barriers and facilitators of physical activity among American undergraduate students.
  • Independently performed literature reviews to inform the development of an interview guide.
  • Collaborated with a mentor on a weekly basis to discuss progress, refine research goals, and address any challenges.
  • Utilized the developed interview guide to conduct interviews with participants, ensuring comprehensive data collection.

Medical Assistant

Carlsbad Center for Integrative Medicine
04.2023 - 08.2023

Front Office:

  • Managed front office responsibilities, including answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and checking patients in and out.
  • Collected and updated patients' insurance information.
  • Handled document management tasks, including scanning and faxing medical records and other relevant documents.

Back Office:

  • Conducted comprehensive physicals with patients, focusing on integrative medicine approaches.
  • Collected and recorded vital signs, ensuring accurate and up-to-date patient health information.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms, restocking supplies as needed.
  • Collaborated closely with healthcare providers to facilitate smooth patient care and assist in various medical procedures.

Science Teacher

Parker Anderson Enrichment Program
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Teacher of three second-grade classrooms, of 30 students each. Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
  • Followed a program-assigned curriculum, designing and implementing engaging activities and lesson plans in a variety of science-based topics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

San Diego State University
San Diego
12.2024

Lorenzo De Medici International Institute
Florence, Italy

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Team collaboration
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Time management and organization
  • Research and analysis
  • Proactive
  • Technologically savvy

Community Service

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla  

01/2022-Present

Volunteer weekly in the Oncology unit, and previously in Orthopedic Trauma and Postpartum units. Responsibilities include attending to patient call light requests, communicating patient needs to nursing staff, ensuring rooms are stocked with supplies, and guiding hospital guests.


Weber Honors College Student Society Vice-President of Philanthropy 

08/2022-05/2023

Responsible for planning and executing three service-based events per semester for students of the honors college. Facilitate partnerships with other organizations and support fellow officers as schedule allows. Attend weekly board meetings and provide updates regarding events, ideas, and planning.


The National Charity League (NCL), Ventura County Chapter          2016-2021

National non-profit organization focused on community service and volunteering opportunities for mothers and their daughters. Elected board positions held include: Philanthropy Representative, Event Liaison, and Recording Secretary. Responsible for attendance and meeting minutes, planned volunteer service opportunities, and informed others of upcoming opportunities to volunteer. Through this six year experience, a great appreciation for the power of community and a strong sense of leadership and cooperation was gained.

Timeline

Research Assistant

San Diego State University
07.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Carlsbad Center for Integrative Medicine
04.2023 - 08.2023

Science Teacher

Parker Anderson Enrichment Program
06.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

San Diego State University

Lorenzo De Medici International Institute
Sofia Spies