
Hobbies and interests
Medicine
Reading
Badminton
Church
Bible Study
Coffee
Key Club
Spanish
Travel And Tourism
Biology
Neuroscience
Community Service And Volunteering
Global Health
Health Sciences
Public Health
Reading
Academic
Adventure
Book Club
Classics
Historical
Young Adult
Health
Psychology
I read books multiple times per week
Valerie Builes

Valerie Builes
Bio
I am a passionate student dedicated to service, leadership, and education. As the secretary of my high school's National Honor Society, I strive to balance academic excellence with community involvement. I am also the co-president of the BRAVE Club, where I work to inspire young girls to pursue their dreams and believe in their potential. During my summers, I have dedicated over 100 hours to the SCOPE program at a local elementary school, assisting with student instruction and experiments while gaining valuable insights into child development. In my free time, I tutor students, including English Language Learners (ELL) in biology in Spanish and created a website with links practice exams and videos in Spanish to better support my school’s ELL population. My lifelong dream is to become a neurosurgeon, and I am committed to combining my passion for science with a desire to make a positive impact in the world.
Education
Island Trees High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
- Medicine
Career
Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
My ultimate goal is to positively influence patient care and make a difference in the lives of those suffering from neurological diseases as a neurosurgeon.
Sports
Badminton
Junior Varsity2022 – Present4 years
Public services
Volunteering
Key Club — Member2022 – PresentVolunteering
Scope — A teacher's helper2023 – 2024