Sirun Zhu
Chicago
Summary
I am a high school senior passionate about scientific research, teaching, and collaborative learning. Through hands-on projects, peer education, and leadership roles in student organizations, I have developed strong skills in initiative, teamwork, and responsibility. I value compassion, curiosity, and service to others. Motivated by a desire to help others, my goal is to become a doctor and continue contributing to supportive academic and healthcare communities in the future.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
AP Capstone Research Assistant Intern
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Continued scientific research under Dr. Bustamante Eduardo and Dr. Khan
- Designed and executed experiments including PCR and CRISPR
- Independently performed experiments and analyzed data
- Collaborated with lab members on research projects
AP Capstone Summer Research Assistant Intern
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted microbiological breast cancer research under the guidance of Dr. Bustamante Eduardo and Dr. Khan
- Shadowed and assisted in 20+ experiments
- Presented findings in a symposium at the end of summer
- Performed data analysis and interpretation
- Collaborated with lab members to execute experiments
Kumon Instructor
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Tutored K-11 students in math and reading, focusing on improving literacy rates by ~15% and math skills by ~15%
- Graded 50-70 homework and classwork packets per shift to track student progress
- Instructed students in small groups of 6-8 to ensure personalized attention
- Adjusted teaching methods as needed to address individual learning needs
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve student performance
Education
High School -
Lane Tech College Prep High School
Chicago, IL06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign County, IL05-2030
Skills
- R and Javascript Coding
- Microsoft Excel
- Quantitative research
- Multitasking and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Timeline
AP Capstone Research Assistant Intern
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
08.2025 - 04.2026
AP Capstone Summer Research Assistant Intern
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
06.2025 - 08.2025
Kumon Instructor
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Chicago
09.2024 - 04.2025
High School -
Lane Tech College Prep High School
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign