Alexandra Kruse
Alexandra Kruse
3911 N. Francisco
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EDUCATION
Brown University Providence, RI Expected Graduation May 2021
• Declared Computational Biology, Pre-med track
• Past courses include: Unequal From Birth: Child Health from a Social Perspective; Genetics; Cell and Molecular Biology; Equilibrium, Rate, and Structure; Analytical Mechanics; Multivariable Calculus; Linear Algebra, Organic Chemistry; Introduction to Scientific Computing and Problem Solving
Jones College Prep Chicago, IL Graduated June 2017
• Salutatorian, GPA: 5.3/4.0
• National Merit Scholar Finalist, Principle’s Award, AP Scholar with Distinction, Gold Medal Honor Le Grand Concours, AP Capstone Diploma Recipient, Young Scholar at the University of Chicago
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES
Connect for Health, Resource and Desk Advocate Providence, RI Fall 2018-Present
• Detailed research into and communication with healthcare resources to advocate for high-risk and underserved clients, as well as collaboration and problem solving with other Resource Advocates (Resource Advocate)
• Advocacy, problem solving, and follow-up for clients needing to be connected to health-related supports in a professional setting (Desk Advocate)
Self-Expression for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Workshop Leader Providence, RI Fall 2017-Present
• Collaboration with adults with disabilities to aid in teaching basic writing skills and facilitate opportunities for creativity, organizing lessons and promoting inclusion and disability awareness
Brown Afterschool Elementary Mentoring at William D’Abate Elementary School, Mentor Providence, RI Fall 2017-Present
• Teaching third, fourth, and fifth graders about creative storytelling while providing a constructive after-school space by mentoring and engaging with them while collaborating to create a cohesive learning space alongside two co-teachers
Best Buddies, Peer Buddy Chicago, IL and Providence, RI 2015-Present
• Mentoring a peer with disabilities to build a friendship and incorporate them into our school and larger community
Service in Curriculum Development/Elementary School Classrooms Chicago, IL 2010-Present
• Engaging with elementary school students as a classroom assistant and providing organizational support in third and seventh grade classrooms
Fusion Dance Company, Member, Choreographer, and Social Chair Providence, RI Fall 2017- Present
• Participation as a dancer and choreographer in this selective, student-run dance group, learning from my peers about creativity, collaboration, and work ethic (Member and Choreographer)
• Detailed planning of social events and facilitation of building a healthy and collaborative community on the company (Social Chair)
• Commitment to learning, improvement, and creativity in many fields of dance since the age of 4
WORK EXPERIENCE
Apachi Summer Camp, Inclusion Aide Chicago, IL Summer 2019
• Working with a 5 y/o with intellectual/developmental disabilities, helping him progressively develop social skills to involve him in the larger camp community, while maintaining a professional, safe, enriching environment for all campers
Chicago Park District, Special Recreation Leader and Inclusion Aide Chicago, IL Summer 2016 and 2018
• Mentoring children with intellectual/developmental disabilities through leadership and demonstration of social skills, involving them in larger communities, and planning structured and productive activities
Tutor Fall 2015-Present
• Tutoring and mentorship to high school students in the areas of SAT and ACT Math and Reading, Biology, Algebra, and Pre-Calculus
Babysitting and Childcare 2012-Present
• Care for children ages 4-15, including children with intellectual/developmental disabilities
SKILLS
Technical: Working knowledge of Python and MATLAB, Microsoft Office Suite, Data base navigation
Language: French (proficient)
Interests: Dance (any style!), classical piano, Beck, travel, NYTimes mini crosswords, The Great British Bake Off
Alexandra Kruse
3911 N. Francisco
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EDUCATION
Brown University Providence, RI Expected Graduation May 2021
• Declared Computational Biology, Pre-med track
• Past courses include: Unequal From Birth: Child Health from a Social Perspective; Genetics; Cell and Molecular Biology; Equilibrium, Rate, and Structure; Analytical Mechanics; Multivariable Calculus; Linear Algebra, Organic Chemistry; Introduction to Scientific Computing and Problem Solving
Jones College Prep Chicago, IL Graduated June 2017
• Salutatorian, GPA: 5.3/4.0
• National Merit Scholar Finalist, Principle’s Award, AP Scholar with Distinction, Gold Medal Honor Le Grand Concours, AP Capstone Diploma Recipient, Young Scholar at the University of Chicago
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ACTIVITIES
Connect for Health, Resource and Desk Advocate Providence, RI Fall 2018-Present
• Detailed research into and communication with healthcare resources to advocate for high-risk and underserved clients, as well as collaboration and problem solving with other Resource Advocates (Resource Advocate)
• Advocacy, problem solving, and follow-up for clients needing to be connected to health-related supports in a professional setting (Desk Advocate)
Self-Expression for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Workshop Leader Providence, RI Fall 2017-Present
• Collaboration with adults with disabilities to aid in teaching basic writing skills and facilitate opportunities for creativity, organizing lessons and promoting inclusion and disability awareness
Brown Afterschool Elementary Mentoring at William D’Abate Elementary School, Mentor Providence, RI Fall 2017-Present
• Teaching third, fourth, and fifth graders about creative storytelling while providing a constructive after-school space by mentoring and engaging with them while collaborating to create a cohesive learning space alongside two co-teachers
Best Buddies, Peer Buddy Chicago, IL and Providence, RI 2015-Present
• Mentoring a peer with disabilities to build a friendship and incorporate them into our school and larger community
Service in Curriculum Development/Elementary School Classrooms Chicago, IL 2010-Present
• Engaging with elementary school students as a classroom assistant and providing organizational support in third and seventh grade classrooms
Fusion Dance Company, Member, Choreographer, and Social Chair Providence, RI Fall 2017- Present
• Participation as a dancer and choreographer in this selective, student-run dance group, learning from my peers about creativity, collaboration, and work ethic (Member and Choreographer)
• Detailed planning of social events and facilitation of building a healthy and collaborative community on the company (Social Chair)
• Commitment to learning, improvement, and creativity in many fields of dance since the age of 4
WORK EXPERIENCE
Apachi Summer Camp, Inclusion Aide Chicago, IL Summer 2019
• Working with a 5 y/o with intellectual/developmental disabilities, helping him progressively develop social skills to involve him in the larger camp community, while maintaining a professional, safe, enriching environment for all campers
Chicago Park District, Special Recreation Leader and Inclusion Aide Chicago, IL Summer 2016 and 2018
• Mentoring children with intellectual/developmental disabilities through leadership and demonstration of social skills, involving them in larger communities, and planning structured and productive activities
Tutor Fall 2015-Present
• Tutoring and mentorship to high school students in the areas of SAT and ACT Math and Reading, Biology, Algebra, and Pre-Calculus
Babysitting and Childcare 2012-Present
• Care for children ages 4-15, including children with intellectual/developmental disabilities
SKILLS
Technical: Working knowledge of Python and MATLAB, Microsoft Office Suite, Data base navigation
Language: French (proficient)
Interests: Dance (any style!), classical piano, Beck, travel, NYTimes mini crosswords, The Great British Bake Off