I am a medical student with a strong academic foundation in psychology and biology from my previous studies at the University of California. My background combines scientific research experience, peer instruction, and academic support, including work as a Learning Assistant and Research Assistant in a cognitive neuroscience laboratory where I conducted experiments, collected data, and supported participants. In addition to my academic experience, I have managed social media platforms for a university organization, strengthening brand identity and increasing student engagement through strategic content creation. I am fluent in English and Russian and proficient in Spanish, and I bring strong communication skills, analytical thinking, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to both scientific inquiry and patient centered medicine.

Maria Timofeeva

I am a medical student with a strong academic foundation in psychology and biology from my previous studies at the University of California. My background combines scientific research experience, peer instruction, and academic support, including work as a Learning Assistant and Research Assistant in a cognitive neuroscience laboratory where I conducted experiments, collected data, and supported participants. In addition to my academic experience, I have managed social media platforms for a university organization, strengthening brand identity and increasing student engagement through strategic content creation. I am fluent in English and Russian and proficient in Spanish, and I bring strong communication skills, analytical thinking, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to both scientific inquiry and patient centered medicine.

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I am a medical student with a strong academic foundation in psychology and biology from my previous studies at the University of California. My background combines scientific research experience, peer instruction, and academic support, including work as a Learning Assistant and Research Assistant in a cognitive neuroscience laboratory where I conducted experiments, collected data, and supported participants.

In addition to my academic experience, I have managed social media platforms for a university organization, strengthening brand identity and increasing student engagement through strategic content creation. I am fluent in English and Russian and proficient in Spanish, and I bring strong communication skills, analytical thinking, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to both scientific inquiry and patient centered medicine.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Volunteer Counselor at Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Staff member at the foundation, raising funds to support HOYB's cause and volunteering outside of meeting days to qualify to be a member of the staff. During the conference, I helped to manage the meetings and lead interactive activities.
Volunteer Tutor at LA Works and Independent
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2021
Tutored elementary-school students, whose first language was either Russian or Spanish, and helped them get better at reading and writing. As a Russian native speaker and a person who is fluent in English, I helped kids excel in language arts.
Learning Assistant at UC Davis Learning Assistant Program
September 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Provided tutoring for one of the UC Davis Psychology Courses (PSY 001), helping my peers navigate through course-specific academic concepts and provided academic support to students from different academic backgrounds.
Learning Assistant at UC Davis Learning Assistant Program
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Tutored PSY 041; graded assignments; worked with an instructor directly to create new course content.
Research Assistant at UC Davis Luck Lab (Laboratory for Basic and Translational Cognitive Neuroscience)
March 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Conducted experiments, collected research data, and provided instructions to the participants in a cognitive neuroscience lab on the UC Davis campus.
Social Media Manager at UC Davis Slavic Association
October 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Managed and grew the organization’s social media presence, created engaging content, promoted events, and maintained a cohesive brand identity to increase student engagement and community participation.

Education

High School Diploma at Notre Dame High School
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Psychology at University of California, Davis
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2024

Qualifications

Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Award
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Notre Dame High School Athletic Scholarship Award
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
National Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Notre Dame High School Holy Cross Award
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026
Dean's Honor List
September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other