CATHERINE E.

PIETRZAK
Permanent Address (814) 273-0680 School Address
10805 Greenlee Road CEP5040@PSU.EDU 320 East Beaver Ave, Apt 315
Waterford, PA 16441 State College, PA 16801

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in UCLA’s School of Dentistry program using my skills and heightened knowledge of the field
of dentistry, my extensive volunteer work, and my leadership positions within my extracurricular activities.

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA
Biobehavioral Health, Bachelor of Science Graduation: May 2010
• Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.59, Science Grade Point Average: 3.35
• Emphasis on required predental coursework, health promotion and research development and techniques

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ASDA Pre-Dental Student Association
Pre-dental Member Dec 2008 – Present
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Sight Loss Support Group State College, PA
Volunteer/Reader Jan 2008 - Present
• Participated in Service for Sight seminar and received certification in sight loss sensitivity training
• Assist a Sight Loss Support Group graduate student with completing his dissertation on effective listening and
distance communication by aiding with research, computer interaction and formatting a bibliography
Centre Volunteers in Medicine State College, PA
Dental Assistant Sept 2008 - Present
• Chair-side assist the dental attendee with different procedures such as restorations and extractions
• Set-up and clean-up/sterilize examination rooms before and after dental procedures occur
• Develop, mount and interpret x-rays before and during new patient examination

Brookline Retirement Home State College, PA

Volunteer Sept 2008 - Present
• Aid an older gentleman weekly by maintaining the upkeep of his apartment, taking him grocery shopping and
by stimulating his mind with conversation and company
Other Volunteer Experience University Park, PA
• ESL Tutor, Junior Special Olympics volunteer, Homecoming Day of Service, Spring UP Day of Service,
THON 5K, AIDS Walk, Juvenile Diabetes Walk and Anchorsplash Service for Sight Philanthropy
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Delta Gamma Sorority, Alpha Chi Chapter University Park, PA
Vice President of Foundation Dec 2008 - Present
• Build motivation among chapter members to get involved with different community and on-campus service
opportunities by informing them, giving incentives and by helping them to see the impact they can make
• Head all fundraising attempts for the Alpha Chi chapter which benefit Service for Sight Foundation, including
Anchorsplash, fund raising auctions and March Madness philanthropy
Delta Gamma Sorority, Alpha Chi Chapter University Park, PA
Vice President of Communications Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
• Informed chapter and national head quarters of daily occurrences and future events of other organizations
• Recorded meeting minutes and attendance at weekly formal chapter and executive board meetings

College Achievements/Activities University Park and Waterford, PA

• The ONE Program philanthropy assistant, Biobehavioral Health Society, Health and Human Development
Student Council, Pre-Dental Society, HHD Trustee Scholarship Recipient, and 5 time Deans List Recipient