RACHEL J.

MEGGERS
1 Avenue of the Arts Newport News, VA 23606
(540) 454-3154 rachel.meggers.13@cnu.edu
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND EDUCATION
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Projected graduation: Spring 2017
Major: Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular and Physiological Biology
Minor: Leadership Studies
Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
Inducted: Fall 2015
Current cumulative GPA: 3.86
Related coursework: cellular and molecular biology, environmental biology, anatomy and physiology,
general and organic chemistry, psychology, statistics, Spanish, various leadership courses
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Special Olympics World Class Gymnastics, Newport News, VA
Fall 2013 to Present
Volunteer Gymnastics Coach
Participate in Special Olympics gymnastics practices as a volunteer opportunity
Help special needs children learn fundamentals of gymnastics such as technique and specific
skills on all events
Support gymnasts in competition
Presidents Leadership Program CNU
Fall 2013 to Present
Scholarship Recipient
Admitted to the program based on academic excellence and leadership involvement in high
school
Awarded Jane T. And H. DeSchields Henley Endowed Merit Scholarship
Participate in days of service, leadership courses, seminars, and active in community service
each semester
Phi Mu Fraternity CNU
Fall 2014
Membership Assistant
Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals and Phi Mu Foundation philanthropy work
Organized and helped plan the Spring Formal Recruitment process with the Membership
Director
WORK AND INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
INOVA Physical Therapy Ashburn, VA
Summer 2013 and 2015
Aided physical therapist in compiling proper paperwork and exercises for patients
Learned basics of in-patient physical therapy
Prepared stations for physical therapists and patients to use in the clinic
Leadership Orientation Facilitator CNU
June 2014 and 2015
Led incoming freshmen in the Presidents Leadership Program through their orientation process
Facilitated focused discussions and developmental activities in small groups to better prepare
incoming students for the Presidents Leadership Program
Leadership Studies Tutor CNU
Fall 2015 to Present
Tutored students one-on-one to enhance their leadership understanding
Seasonal Caregiver Ashburn, VA
Summer 2014 and 2015
Scheduled and successfully budgeted daily activities for children
Actively engaged the children in events