Astrid Lao

Experienced writer, well-versed computer scientist semi-fluent in Java and Python, and significantly
experienced in the biology and biotech field. My strongest assets are in writing and taking initiative in
the workplace, no matter how big the group setting is. I am bilingual in English and American Sign
Language. Furthermore into the language field, I possess an intermediate comprehension in Tagalog and
Japanese.

E-mail ​astridlao17@gmail.com
Phone ​(760)-717-1035

Experience

2016—Present — Administrative Assistant

Gentle Dental, Carlsbad
InterDent Service Corporation
- Aided with directing certain paperwork and filing activities at Gentle Dental
- Helped direct other younger volunteers
2014—2016 — Creative Consultant and Team Member
Odyssey of The Mind, CHMS
Priti Pathak
- Participated in an international academic creativity-based competition that
required skill in basic engineering, spontaneous problem solving, and teamwork
- Helped aid my Calavera Hills elementary and middle school team into achieving
first place in regionals, second place in state, and top 20 in worlds
2019—Present — Post-operational Clinical Assistant and Volunteer
Carlsbad Champions for Health
Adama Dyoniziak
- Demonstrated care for post-op patients in the post-operational clinic at the
Carlsbad Surgery Center for biannual charity event
- Took initiative in organizing medical documents, aiding patients in wheelchairs,
fixing hospital events, and directing other medical activities in the clinic
2019—Present — Math and Reading Tutor
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Oceanside, Kumon Math and Reading Center of
Carlsbad
Marie Nang
- Tutored preschool to high school students on mathematics and reading
2016—Present — Japanese Friendship Garden Volunteer
Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park
Luanne Kanzawa
- Participated in multiple festivals and events surrounding Japanese culture held in
the Japanese Friendship Garden, including cooking, maintaining vegetation, and
keeping maintenance of the outdoor space

Education

- Sage Creek High School — Class of 2021

- So far, throughout the course of my high school career, I have taken several
accelerated classes (english and mathematics) as well as five total AP classes.
- Consistently in honor roll every year since elementary school

Skills
- Extremely experienced in the field of writing and the English language
- Thoroughly confident in public speaking
- Takes leadership initiative in group settings
- Advocates for a wide range of ideas while still continuously keeping an open mind in the
conscious of the group
- Extremely cooperative in teamwork situations