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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 School
2021 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

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

  • Majors of interest:

    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences
    • Medicine
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • 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 Varsity
      2022 – Present4 years

      Public services

      • Volunteering

        Key Club — Member
        2022 – Present
      • Volunteering

        Scope — A teacher's helper
        2023 – 2024

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Volunteering

      Philanthropy