High School Computer Science

Ruoxin Chen

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruoxin-sara-chen

Education

Haverford High School, Havertown, PA Sep 2022 - Present Lower Merion High School, Ardmore, PA Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 GPA (Weighted): 4.547

Coursework: AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science A, AP Environmental Science, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Physics 1. Honors

Honor Societies: National Honor Society (2024-2025 academic year), Science National Honor Society (2023-2024, 2024-2025 academic year), National Art Honor Society (2024-2025 academic year), Mu Alpha Theta (2024-2025 academic year).

Honor Roll: 9th grade (1 semester), 10th grade (4 quarters), 11th grade (4 quarters), 12th grade (3 quarters). Experience

Summer Camp Teaching Assistant, Child Steps Preschool & Kindergarten, Havertown, PA Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

● Supervised and ensured the safety of over 100 children ages 2 to 6 during various activities such as structured crafts and water play.

Summer Residency Program Participant, Accounting Finance Business Initiative, Drexel University Jun 2024

● Created and presented financial statements and marketing materials for a mock business to Drexel professors as CEO of the company. Selected as one of 19 students across PA, NJ, and DE with a full ride scholarship. Business & Leadership Academy Graduate, Girls With Impact (GWI), Remote Jul 2024 - Sep 2024

● Designed a website prototype and a startup business plan for a social enterprise supporting English language learners. Awarded a full-ride scholarship by Nestlé USA. Healthcare Systems Seminar Fellow, Wave Learning Festival, Remote Jul 2023

● Examined the U.S. healthcare system with a focus on insurance policies, the Affordable Care Act, and Medicaid/Medicare. Conducted a case study with the Director of Operations on healthcare access disparities. Environmental Leadership Seminar Fellow, Wave Learning Festival, Remote Jul 2023

● Carried out in-depth research on habitat degradation & invasive species management strategies and contributed to a project evaluating the impacts of prescribed herbivory on grassland resilience. Leadership & Activities

Founder & President, Haverford Chinese Language Association, Haverford High School, Havertown, PA Sep 2023 - Present

● Developed a curriculum and delivered lectures on Chinese language and culture to over 100 club members biweekly.

Captain, Science Olympiad, Haverford High School, Havertown, PA Sep 2022 - Present

● Directed and mentored club members for events like Codebusters, Tower, and Fermi Questions. Organized meetings and led the team in regional and invitational competitions. Member (Sep 2022 - Jun 2023), Captain (Sep 2023 - Jun 2025). President, Badminton Club, Haverford High School, Havertown, PA Sep 2022 - Present

● Coordinated practices, tournaments, and community events. Increased club membership from 7 to over 110. Hosted a successful chocolate fundraiser, raising over $2,100 for equipment and club expenses in one week. Member (Sep 2022 - Jun 2023), President (Sep 2023 - Jun 2025). Senior Representative, Student Advisory Committee, Haverford High School, Havertown, PA Sep 2024 - Present

● Gathered student feedback, organized meetings with administration, proposed policy changes, and oversaw initiatives such as wellness blocks to enhance student engagement and well-being. President, Spanish Club, Haverford High School, Havertown, PA Sep 2023 - Present

● Managed the club’s cultural events and language practice sessions. Facilitated collaboration with local Spanish-speaking communities. Helping to bring back the school’s Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica chapter. Member (Sep 2023 - Jun 2024), President (Sep 2024 - Jun 2025). Senior Officer, Math Institute, Haverford High School, Havertown, PA Sep 2021 - Present

● Helping to establish the school’s National Math Honor Society chapter. Organized the financials, workshops, and weekly AreteLabs competitions for advanced mathematical learning. Member (Sep 2021 - Jun 2024), Senior Officer (Sep 2024 - Jun 2025). Member: Haverford Science Academy (Sep 2022 - Present), Asian Student Association (Sep 2021 - Present), Teens of Future Medicine (Sep 2023 - Present), Girls Who Code (Sep 2023 - Present), Art Club (Sep 2021 - Present). Volunteering (250+ hours)

Summer Camp Counselor, Science National Honor Society (SNHS), Havertown, PA Jul 2024

● Guided 4th to 6th graders to create carnival games and pinball machines. Taught block-based coding and arcade game development using MicroBits.

Total hours: 73.76 hours

Library Page/Youth Program Coordinator, Haverford Township Free Library, Havertown, PA Sep 2023 - Present

● Shelved over 800 books weekly and assisted about 20 patrons per shift. Created 300+ craft kits and boosted the summer reading challenge participation by 9%.

Total hours: 51.7 hours

Community Volunteer, Love for Our Elders, Remote May 2024 - Present

● Composed and sent personalized letters every month to provide emotional support for elderly recipients. Total hours: 89.5 hours

Summer Intern, Girls With Impact (GWI), Remote Jul 2024 - Sep 2024

● Recognized for contributions and commitment to the organization’s Business & Leadership Academy. Total hours: 35 hours

Volunteer Staff, Discover Haverford (HPED), Havertown, PA Sep 2023 - Present

● Managed on-site activities and interacted with over 1,000 local residents during major events such as holiday festivals.

Total hours: 23 hours

Certifications

Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED, American Red Cross, Hybrid Issued Jun 2024 Mandated and Permissive Reporting, University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, Remote Issued May 2024 Get Started with Center-Based Care - Revised 2022, Penn State Better Kid Care Program, Remote Issued Jun 2024 Medical Terminology I, Rice University, Coursera Issued Oct 2024 Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students, University of Pittsburgh, Coursera Issued Oct 2024 Professional Development Certificates - Supervision, Penn State Better Kid Care Program, Remote Issued Jun 2024 Future You: Leveraging AI for Success, Northeastern University, Remote Issued Feb 2025 Medical Terminology II, Rice University, Coursera In Progress Skills & Interests

Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Coding (Java, Swift, Javascript), 3D & Graphic Design (Canva, TinkerCAD, Sketchup)

Languages: English (Native proficiency), Mandarin (Native proficiency), Spanish (Limited working proficiency), French (Basic)

Soft Skills: Leadership, Compassion, Communication, Detail Orientation, Time Management Hobbies: Learn new languages, read historical fiction, play badminton & volleyball with friends, play the ukulele, practice photography

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