SOFIYA VYSHNYA

1121 Newpark View Pl, Mableton, GA 30126

sofiya.vyshnya@wheelermagnet.com | (404) 884 0255

OBJECTIVE Obtain a spring internship in Buckley Lab at Emory University that allows me participate in
medical research and gain exposure to cutting-edge technology

EDUCATION Wheeler High School Expected graduation: May 2018

Marietta, GA
Relevant courses: Post-AP DNA and Genetics (research-based), AP Calculus BC, Essentials
of Healthcare

VOLUNTEER Mu Alpha Theta Secretary (Aug. 2017 present)

EXPERIENCE Network with universities and community organizations to find competitions and math
enrichment opportunities for students; collaborate with teachers to create math tutoring
opportunities
Learning Links Coordinator (Aug. 2016 May 2017)
Facilitate communication between tutors and students in my schools tutoring program
Piedmont Hospital Volunteer (Jun. 2016 present)
Assist nurses on the acute care floor in caring for patients by bringing items to patients and
keeping patients company
Learning Links Tutor (Aug. 2015 present)
Assist students in mastering math and biology concepts
Mu Alpha Theta Tutor (Oct. 2015-present)
Collaborate with teachers to find students requiring support in math and aid those students in
mastering content taught in class

LEADERSHIP Wheeler Academic Research Journal Co-Editor-in-Chief (Jan. 2016-present)

Set peer review and publication guidelines; supervise editing and publication process
Magnet Advisory Board Member (Aug. 2015-present)
Coordinate projects to clean my school and events to introduce 8th graders to my school, such
as open house and student orientations

HONORS AND Highest Average for AP Physics I (Jan. 2017)

AWARDS Outstanding Achievement in Spanish IV (May 2016)
Highest Average in AP Biology (Jan. 2016)

SKILLS Laboratory skills: gel electrophoresis, SDS PAGE, ELISA, making agar plates (basic)
Programming: HTML and LaTeX (basic)
Languages: Russian and Ukrainian (fluent), Spanish (intermediate)