Sophia Liu

Sophia Liu

STEM Practicum in Athletic Training

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Penn State Student | Dancer | Mental Health & Human Services Professional

  • Education

    • Downingtown High School West Campus

      2018 - 2019
      High School Diploma General Studies + Music Performance

      Choral Ensembles- Masterworks, Vocal Ensemble, Women's ChoirOrchestral Ensembles- Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Ensemble- Vivace! (district-wide orchestra)

    • Downingtown STEM Academy

      2015 - 2018
      High School IB Diploma Programme + Health & Medicine Career Pathway

      Music Ensembles- Concert Choir- Symphony Orchestra, Octet / Chamber Ensemble- Vivace! (district-wide orchestra)Academic Organizations- Science Olympiad- FBLA- Physics Club

    • Philadelphia International Music Festival

      2015 - 2015
      Violin Solo Performance & Chamber Music

      ~ Intensive program in solo performance & chamber music for young musicians ages 13-19 ~The program consisted of 3 private lessons per week w/ world renown members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, daily one-on-one workouts with my faculty accompanist, daily solo performance studio classes, daily chamber music rehearsals, plus 4 hours of required daily private practice.Throughout the program - I also had the opportunity to perform in recitals, participate in competitions, and… Show more ~ Intensive program in solo performance & chamber music for young musicians ages 13-19 ~The program consisted of 3 private lessons per week w/ world renown members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, daily one-on-one workouts with my faculty accompanist, daily solo performance studio classes, daily chamber music rehearsals, plus 4 hours of required daily private practice.Throughout the program - I also had the opportunity to perform in recitals, participate in competitions, and attend performances and masterclasses with PIMF students and faculty from around the world.Although this program was just 2 short weeks, it had a tremendous impact on my life - and I will take all the experiences I had and the lessons I learned in this program throughout my career and the rest of my life. Show less

    • Penn State University

      2019 - 2024
      Bachelor's degree Human Development & Family Studies + Theatre & Dance

      B.S. Human Development & Family Studies: Lifespan Human Services Option• Minors in Theatre & Dance, and RussianStudent Org Involvement—— Main Organizations ——- Social Dance Club -> Current Instructor & VP; Former President, VP, & Secretary- Competitive Ballroom & Latin Dance Club -> Club Member; Former VP—— Other Involvement ——- Russian Club (2019-2021)- Figure Skating Competition Team (2019-2021)- Volé Dance Company (2020)- Asian American… Show more B.S. Human Development & Family Studies: Lifespan Human Services Option• Minors in Theatre & Dance, and RussianStudent Org Involvement—— Main Organizations ——- Social Dance Club -> Current Instructor & VP; Former President, VP, & Secretary- Competitive Ballroom & Latin Dance Club -> Club Member; Former VP—— Other Involvement ——- Russian Club (2019-2021)- Figure Skating Competition Team (2019-2021)- Volé Dance Company (2020)- Asian American Christian Fellowship (2021) Show less

    • Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth (CTY)

      2011 - 2017
  • Experience

    • Kinetic Physical Therapy

      Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
      STEM Practicum in Athletic Training
    • Chester County Hospital/Penn Medicine

      Aug 2018 - Aug 2018
      STEM Practicum in Medicine
    • Mama Wong

      Sept 2018 - Nov 2018
      Hostess
    • Power Play Rinks At Exton

      Oct 2018 - now

      • Group Class Instructor for ages 3-adult• Assistant Coach & Choreographer for Theatre on Ice and Figure Skating Training Camps— Learn to Skate USA® Certified — Snack Bar, Skate Guard

      • Learn to Skate Instructor & Figure Skating Coach/Choreographer

        Jun 2017 - now
      • Snack Bar Employee

        Oct 2018 - Dec 2019
    • Penn State Social Dance Club

      Apr 2020 - now

      - Teaching weekly lessons in salsa, bachata, and social ballroom- Helping run our club's weekly Latin dance practica- Organizing, teaching at, and helping run club & community socials and events- Continuously training to further develop my skills as a teacher and as a dancer - VP (2021-22, 2023-24)- President (2022-23)- Secretary (2020-21)

      • Dance Instructor

        Sept 2021 - now
      • Current VP (Former President, and Secretary)

        Apr 2020 - now
    • UHS

      Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
      Mental Health Technician
    • Dance4Joy USA

      Aug 2022 - now
      Company Dancer & Soloist

      Performing and spreading the joy and culture of authentic Latin American dancing at events throughout the State College areaThe company's main dance styles are salsa, Brazilian samba, salsa choke, and Mexican folklórico but we all do other styles of Latin American dancing as well

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Instructor

      Learn to Skate USA
      Jun 2023
    • Certified Forklift Operator

      FedEx Freight
      Sept 2023
    • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)

      American He
      Nov 2019
    • Safesport™ Trained

      U.S. Center for SafeSport
      Jun 2023
    • One-Minute Habits for Success

      LinkedIn
      Nov 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified U.S. Figure Skating Coach

      U.S. Figure Skating
      Jul 2024
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sophia Liu
      Third Place Honor Award in Violin Solo Performance Crescedo International Music Festival Mar 2019 - Received the Third Place Honor Award in Violin Solo Performance in the 15-18 yr old division- Had the honor of performing my solo at Carnegie Hall alongside some of the best young musicians from around the world (including the US, Italy, and Russia)