Cedrick Dimaranan

, Virginia Beach, VA 234 crdimaranan@gmail.com (757)

Education
College of William & Mary Williamsburg, VA
Undecided Major—interests in biology, pre-med, environmental sciences Expected Graduation: May 2027
● Programs: Stamps 1693 Scholar
Ocean Lakes High School Virginia Beach, VA
Advanced Studies Diploma, Math and Science Academy Graduate June 2023
● GPA: 4.5124/4.00, Summa Cum Laude designation
● Relevant Coursework: AP Biology; Microbiology; AP, Organic, Analytical, and Biochemistry; AP English
● Extracurriculars: Class of 2023, National Honor Society, French Honor Society, Chemistry Club
Professional & Research Experience
Environmental Microbiology Research Virginia Beach, VA
Researcher and Presenter — 150+ hours January 2022 - June 2023
● Independent research project based around modifying the Kirby-Bauer microbiological test to improve its efficacy
of antibiotic detection for possible usage in environmental antibiotic pollution detection
● Reviewed past studies and literature about environmental antibiotic pollution and current tests for its analysis to
design personal experimentation and write a literature review and research paper
○ Personal project portfolio available at crdmsaresearchportfolio.weebly.com
AP Biology Teacher’s Assistant Virginia Beach, VA
April 2022 - June 2023
● Found and created review resources for teacher’s classes in preparation for the SOL test or AP exam
● Helped with organization, technology, grading, and lab procedures when applicable
● Served as substitute/taught classes new or review material when teacher was absent
Sentara Leigh Hospital Summer Junior Program Norfolk, VA
Junior Youth Volunteer — 120+ hours July & August of 2021 & 2022
● Volunteered on nursing floor: restocked PPE cabinets, assisted nurses in patient care and experience, ran clerical
tasks, helped floor manager with patient room whiteboard redesign project and public staff directory
● Gained experience in multiple sectors of hospital (e.g. laboratory, pharmacy, nursing floor, physical therapy)
Leadership Experience
Ocean Lakes High School Class of 2023 Virginia Beach, VA
President, Executive Board Member September 2019 - June 2023
● Arranged officer and executive board meetings, spearheaded communications with sponsors, fostered class
participation and enthusiasm in school events
● Organized class projects and functions such as prom, end-of-year senior assembly, Hall Decoration events,
construction of school Little Free Library, beach & school campus clean-ups, and various fundraising events
Ocean Lakes High School National Honor Society Virginia Beach, VA
Scholarship & Tutoring Chair, Executive Board Member April 2022 - June 2023
● Re-established in-person peer tutoring program after virtual tutoring during pandemic; created training modules for
potential tutors, organizational systems for tutor and tutee scheduling, reference notes and materials, and a
designated tutoring space; organized AP review book drive
● Helped plan school chapter general assembly meetings for 120+ members, provided input on other committees’
events and community service projects
Competencies, Awards, & Interests
● Certifications: National Workplace Readiness Certification, French Seal of Biliteracy
● Awards: 2023 Edward E. Brickell Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, Outstanding Math / Science / English Male
Student of the Year, various regional science fair / symposium distinctions
● Other Involvements: Middle School Leadership Workshop Staff, Academy Orientation Camp Staff, Math and
Science Academy Ambassador and Tour Guide, youth bowling team captain