Ashtyn DeCoster

Ashtyn DeCoster

Dance Instructor

Followers of Ashtyn DeCoster403 followers
location of Ashtyn DeCosterClarion, Iowa, United States

Connect with Ashtyn DeCoster to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Ashtyn DeCoster to Send Message

Connect
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Presidential Scholar and Pre-Medical Student-Athlete at the University of Miami

  • Education

    • Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School

      2017 - 2021
      High School Diploma

      ValedictorianEarned 43 Dual Enrollment Credits through Iowa Central Community College

    • University of Miami

      2021 - 2024
      BA Psychology ; Exercise Physiology, Biochemistry and American Sign Language Minors Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Senior

      Pre-Medical TrackIntended Major: PsychologyIntended Minors: Exercise Physiology, Biochemistry, American Sign Language

  • Experience

    • The Dance Connection

      Aug 2017 - May 2021
      Dance Instructor

      - Organized and structured dance classes and choreography for students aged preschool to 6th grade.- Instructed groups of 10-25 students in various routines, providing guidance and support.- Led classes 2-4 times a week, adapting teaching methods for different age groups.

    • ABCM Corporation

      Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
      Certified Nursing Assistant

      - Provided preventative care to manage skin related conditions such as pressure ulcers.- Memorized care plans for over 70 residents and build long lasting relationships with them and other care-team members.- Monitored residents by checking vital signs, weight, recording intake, and assisting with everyday tasks as needed.- Administered therapeutic treatments, non-sterile dressings, ice packs and baths.- Performed all duties through and while adapting to the challenges of COVID-19. Show less

    • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

      May 2021 - May 2023
      Clinical Research Assistant for the FAMILY lab

      Assisting Dr. Youngme Kim and the other senior researchers by collecting and analyzing data, and working 9 hours a week doing transcription or managing and organizing data while learning to work with a team.

    • Iowa Specialty Hospital

      Jun 2021 - now
      Medical Scribe/Medical Assistant

      - Accompany physician during patient consultations and assist in recording patient history and physical exam findings into the electronic medical record.- Perform medical secretary tasks, such as faxing, mailing, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence, and ensuring confidentiality of crucial information.- Setting up for and assisting the physician during examinations and surgeries as requested

    • University of Miami

      Sept 2021 - now

      - 3rd Year Veteran performer for the Hurricanette Dance Team, participating in athletic, campus, alumni, media, and community service events.- Dedicate 10+ hours a week to rehearsal, preparing for performances in front of crowds of up to 50,000 people. - Accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence for Dean Mallery- Complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail and proficiency in computer software programs “The Lead Miami Program is a selective student employment program available by invitation to incoming freshman students whose high school work demonstrated leadership excellence.”Develop career and leadership qualities by committing to employment. Selected from numerous other undergraduate students to participate in labs that allowed individual freedom to form your own research plan and conduct it independentlyDeveloped the research planning skills needed to tackle projects across disciplines

      • Miami Hurricanettes Dance Team

        May 2022 - now
      • College of Arts & Sciences Enrollment Office Assistant

        Sept 2021 - now
      • Lead Miami Student

        May 2021 - now
      • Relevant Coursework: BIL/CHM integrative research labs

        Sept 2021 - May 2022
    • Miami Children's Museum

      Sept 2023 - now
      Miami Children's Museum Research Assistant

      - Conduct on-site observations at the Miami Children's Museum to record and analyze children's interactions within the museum environment.- Gather and study literature to support evidence on museum-based learning. Working to publish a literature review to synthesize evidence on museum-based learning and its impact on children's education.- This resarch collaborates with various institutions including the University of Miami, The Creative Learning Center, The Smithsonian, Boston Children’s Museum, and the Strong Museum of Play to evaluate existing museum-based early childhood education programs and develop a museum-based early learning curriculum.- Utilize mixed methodology including child outcome data, surveys, and interviews to evaluate the effectiveness of museum preschool education and its impact on school readiness. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Human Subjects Research (HSR) Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers

      CITI Program
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ashtyn DeCoster
      Presidential Scholar University of Miami Aug 2021 Recipient of the University of Miami Presidential Scholarship, awarded for academic excellence and leadership potential.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Note-taker for the Office of Disability Services

      Issued by University of Miami on Jan 2024
      University of MiamiAssociated with Ashtyn DeCoster
    • Crisis Counselor

      Issued by Crisis Text Line on Dec 2021
      Crisis Text LineAssociated with Ashtyn DeCoster