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Julian OrtegaEducationThe King’s Academy, West Palm Beach, Florida. Sophomore at Clark UniversityCandidate for High School Diploma, May 2015. Cumulative GPA 4.11.

University of California, Berkeley,California. August 2013.Through the National Student Leadership Conference, attended a Youth Leadership Conference on Medicine and Healthcare. Performed clinical rounds and learned about medical examinations and surgical techniques. Participated in diagnosis and treatment of patients during simulation of a fatal outbreak sweeping the nation.

University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain. July 2013.Certificate for Intensive Course completed in Spanish Language and Culture, Spanish Grammar, Oral and Written Expression, and Cultural Activities.

Sail Caribbean, Northport, NY. June – July 2011.Completed the Marine Biology Seminar Course gaining an understanding of the Caribbean’s tropical marine environment. Assessment of important turtle feeding grounds. Learned sailing techniques and terminology. Honors and Awards

United States Achievement Academy National Mathematic Award – Grade 10 National Honor Society – Grades 10, 11, and 12 Mu Alpha Theta, National Math Honor Society – Grades 11and 12 Science National Honor Society – Grades 11and 12 Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, Spanish Honor Society – Grades 11 and 12 The King’s Academy Certificate for Outstanding Achievement in Community Service,

Bronze and Silver – Grades 9, 10, and 11 The King’s Academy Scholar Athlete for recognition of Academic Excellence while

participating in Swimming – Grades 9 and 10 TKA Academic Achievement Award in Algebra 1and Biology – Grade 9 TKA Academic Achievement Award in Chemistry, Bible, and World History– Grade 10 TKA Lion Heart Award for Outstanding Effort in Spanish – Grade 10 TKA Lion Heart Award for Outstanding Effort in Human Physiology Honors – Grade 11 TKA Academic Achievement Award in English III – Grade 11 National Society of High School Scholars – Grade 10 TKA Honor Roll – Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12

Extracurricular ActivitiesThe King’s Academy SwimmingGrades 9, 10, 11, and 1220 hours per week. 12 weeks.

Varsity Letterwinner for four years. Most Valuable Player and Captain’s Award on Grade 11. The King’s Academy All Time School Records in 100 Fly, 100 Free, 200 IM, 400 Free Relay, 200 Free

Relay, and 200 Medley. Compete at Districts every year. Attend Regionals every year.

Club Lake Lytal Lightning Swim TeamGrades 9, 10, 11, and 1225 hours per week. 30 weeks.

Member of the 5A classification, highest level in the club. Compete in 100 Fly, 100 Free, 200 IM, 200 fly, 100 Breast, and 50 Free. Champion at Swim Miami’s 3.1 Mile Swim for 17-18 year old.

Puerto Rico National Swim Federation, San Juan, Puerto RicoGrades 11 and 1230 hours per week. 4 weeks.

Attended the PR National Championships. Earned position to compete in the 2014 Central American Games in Mexico.

Scuba Diving Grades 10, 11, and 12

Certified in Scuba Diving Certification consisted of four dives with a trainer, training sessions in the ocean, and review of a scuba

diving manual for a written test. Trained by certified instructors for underwater navigation. Work to maintain peak performance buoyancy.

Community Service Community Service all four years of high school. Accumulated more than 150 hours through school, church, and the local community.

Rustic PathwaysGrade 11

Visited Costa Rica and implemented sustainable environmental development programs. Learned about indigenous cultures and the preservation of endangered species.

Work with National Park rangers from the National Wildlife Refuge. Assisted in the conservation of endangered turtle species by marking and dating nests.

Habitat for Humanity, Paint Your Heart OutGrade 9, 10, and 11

Visited communities around the region for special projects including painting houses in neighborhoods that were in decay.

Packed food donations to be distributed to needy families.

Work Experience and CareerWellington Regional Hospital, West Palm Beach, Florida. Grade 11Shadowing Opportunity with Dr. Harvey Montijo

Witnessed two full surgeries, one hip replacement and one knee replacement. Observed interactions with patients during office visits and patient follow ups in the hospital.

Palms West Hospital, West Palm Beach, Florida.Summer 2013Volunteer

Completed hospital trainings including HIPAA, Universal Precautions and Safety. Transported patients from one department to the other. Perform office duties and deliveries around the hospital.