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Kristine Pedersen

Kristine Pedersen

Pre-College Counselor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Doctor of Optometry | Pennsylvania College of Optometry '24

  • Education

    • Stevens Institute of Technology

      2015 - 2020
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Science Communication

    • Stevens Institute of Technology

      2015 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science - BS Biology

      Activities and Societies: Theta Phi Alpha, Club Crew Team, Stevens LEADS I spent five years at Stevens Institute of Technology for the Reduced Load Program. This gave me the opportunity to spend time outside of the classroom to gain experience in professional settings and narrow my interests. I decided to pursue a second major in Science Communication, which led me to take various leadership and public speaking courses. Upon receiving a B.S in Biology and a secondary major in Science Communication, I became more prepared for utilizing my skills as an… Show more I spent five years at Stevens Institute of Technology for the Reduced Load Program. This gave me the opportunity to spend time outside of the classroom to gain experience in professional settings and narrow my interests. I decided to pursue a second major in Science Communication, which led me to take various leadership and public speaking courses. Upon receiving a B.S in Biology and a secondary major in Science Communication, I became more prepared for utilizing my skills as an aspiring Doctor of Optometry. Show less

    • Pennsylvania College of Optometry

      2020 - 2024
      Doctor's Degree

  • Experience

    • Stevens Institute of Technology

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
      Pre-College Counselor

      Worked as a counselor for Stevens Institute of Technology's summer Pre-College Program for prospective high school students interested in studying STEM. Duties consisted of assisting with check-in tables as well as move-in, escorting groups of students to class, assisting professors in a variety of classes and areas of study, attending site visits and excursions, and being an authoritative figure that high school students interacted with each day.

    • Hoboken Smile Specialists

      Mar 2018 - Mar 2020
      Intern

      Attend to patients and assist doctors as needed. In order to help facilitate an efficiently operating office, duties consist of managing office paperwork and patient forms, calling insurance companies, turning over rooms, answering phones, taking patient questions, and restocking supplies.

    • Stevens Institute of Technology

      Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

      Worked as an orientation leader and peer mentor for incoming students. Duties were to serve as a positive role model and a friendly face to welcome new students. Within these responsibilities was to oversee a group of about 20 freshmen per Peer Leader, making sure they were adjusting well and guiding them through orientation and their first semester of college. Monthly meetings were conducted until the end of the fall semester and any concerns or issues brought up by students were reported to the Leadership Team, overseeing all the Peer Leaders. Show less Worked as a Stevens Institute of Technology Resident Assistant for the summer Pre-College program aimed at introducing high school students interested in STEM to hands-on experience with classes and research. Responsibilities included escorting and attending nightly research, resolving conflicts, and hosting floor meetings to welcome students each week and communicate the rules and expectations. As a Resident Assistant, extensive training on diversity, inclusivity, communication, and teamwork were essential to success, both as an authoritative figure but also as a team member. Show less

      • Peer Leader

        Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

      • Pre-College Resident Assistant

        Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

    • InSight Vision Group

      Jun 2024 - now
      Optometry Resident

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Students Conduting No More than Minimal Risk Research - Course

      CITI Program, A Division of BRANY
      Mar 2019
      View certificate certificate

    • Skilled Searcher

      Modern Language Association
      Sept 2018

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kristine Pedersen
      Edwin A. Stevens Scholarship Stevens Institute of Technology Aug 2015 This award is named in honor of the founder of Stevens Institute of Technology. It is awarded to students who have a record of excellence in high school, as evidenced by GPA, class rank, SAT scores and recommendations. The Edwin A. Stevens Scholarship is a four-year (eight full-time undergraduate semesters) scholarship that is renewable as long as recipients meet satisfactory academic progress.
    • Awarded to Kristine Pedersen
      Dean's List - To be eligible for the Dean's List for a given semester, students at Stevens Institute of Technology must be in good academic standing, have earned at least 12 credits, have no missing grades (no course left ungraded) and have a 3.00 Grade Point Average for all courses completed during the term, with no failures and no more than one withdrawal.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Optometry Volunteer

      Issued by Remote Area Medical - RAM® on Apr 2022
      Remote Area Medical - RAM®Associated with Kristine Pedersen

    • Member

      Issued by Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH) on Nov 2022
      Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH)Associated with Kristine Pedersen