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Kylie Brooks

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General information

Location
Oceanside, CA

Hobbies & Interests

  • Baking
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Travel And Tourism
  • Camping
  • Science
  • Learning
  • Neuroscience

Reading

  • Academic

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

I graduated cum laude from Mount Holyoke College in 2023 with a degree in Neuroscience and Behavior, driven by a deep fascination with cognition and vision. This fall, I will begin the next chapter of my journey at Southern College of Optometry, proudly joining the Class of 2029. My passion for pediatric eye care is fueled not only by academic curiosity but by a strong commitment to serving my community. I've been deeply involved as a volunteer with the youth program at the Braille Institute, where I've had the privilege of supporting visually impaired children as they learn, grow, and thrive. These experiences have affirmed my calling to become a pediatric optometrist and vision therapist, dedicated to empowering young patients through better vision and compassionate care.

Education

Southern College of Optometry

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

2025 – 2029

Majors:
  • Optometry

Mount Holyoke College

Bachelor's degree program

2018 – 2023

Majors:
  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Minors:
  • Psychology, General

Buena Vista High School

High School

2014 – 2018

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Southern College of Optometry
Majors of interest:
Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Career

  • Assistant soccer coach

    Sports · Soccer Shots

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Barista

    Food & Beverages · The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Assistant Soccer Kids

    Sports · Soccer Kids

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

  • referee

    Sports · Carlsbad United Soccer Club

    Jan 2013 – Jan 2014

  • Hostess and Busser

    Food & Beverages · Coyote Cafe

    Jan 2017 – Jan 2018

  • Assistant supervisor of game operators

    Entertainment · HB Leisure at Legoland

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Optometry
Dream career goals:
Optometrist
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
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