Andrew Beckett graduated first in his high school class and from Brigham Young University with a BS in Exercise Science. He has extensive volunteer experience including over 600 hours working with patients at Utah State Hospital and mentoring elementary school students. His clinical experience includes working as a physical therapy aide. He received high scores on the MCAT and holds first aid and CPR certifications.
1. Andrew Beckett
425 N Orchard Drive #43 SLC,UT 84054
beckett.andrewj@gmail.com
(435)830-6685
Education
Grantsville HighSchool – Grantsville,UT.Graduationdate:May 2009.
Graduated1st
inclassof 260 students,valedictorian.4.0GPA.
Utah State University– ConcurrentEnrollmentduringsenioryearof highschool.
Brigham Young University– GraduatedJune 2016 witha BS inExercise Science.
GPA: 3.66, CreditsEarned:139.
Work Experience
Clinical Related
Utah State Hospital: Provo, UT
o September2014- April 2015
o PhysicalTherapy Aide
My responsibilitywastolookafter20+ patients,underthe directionof the hospital
physical therapist.Thisincludedmonitoringexerciseandtherapyroutines,training
studentvolunteers,andwritingmonthlypatient progressreports.
Total directpatientcontacthours:478
Non-Clinical Related
Tooele ValleyMosquitoAbatementDistrict: Lake Point, UT
o Full time summeremployee2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
o EmployeeTrainer and Mosquito AbatementTechnician
Roles:Trained3 of the 5 2015 employees. Bledsentinel chickenstoretrieveblood
samplesforWestNile Virustesting. Treatedmosquito-breedingareas inthe countyvia
four-wheeler,andcollectedpopulationsamplesthroughoutcountyviatraps.Helped
create updatedpesticide spraymapsona template forall of the areastreatedinthe
countyfor future use byTVMAD employees.
Volunteer andLeadership Experience
The Church of JesusChrist ofLatter-day Saints: Orlando,FL
o June 2010 – June 2012
o Proselytizing Missionary
Paidmy ownwayto be a missionaryinFloridafortwoyears. Aspart of the mission,we
wouldgive anaverage of 4 hoursper weektocommunityservice outsideof
proselytizing.Alsoservedinaleadershiprole,responsibleforteachingandtraining100+
othermissionariesonaregularbasis.
Total Service Hours:416
2. Utah State Hospital
o January2013 – April 2013
o PhysicalTherapy Volunteer
My role wasto helppatientscomplete theirassignedexercisesandtreatment
modalitieswithpropertechnique.
Total Hours:50
The Church of JesusChrist ofLatter-day Saints
o September2012 – September2013
o VariousPositions – Service CommitteeChairman,Family HomeEvening Coordinator,Regional
Young SingleAdult Representative
As a service committeechairman,Ihelpedorganize meaningful service projectsfor50-
60 youngadultson a monthlybasis.
As a FamilyHome Evening(FHE) Coordinator,myresponsibilitiesincludedpreparinga
spiritual message andplanningfunactivitiesfor agroupof 8-10 youngadultsona
weeklybasis.
As a regional youngsingleadultrepresentativeformychurch group,I wasresponsible
for planningmonthlyactivitiesfor150+ youngadultsin myhometown.
Total Hours:100
Anatomy Academy
o September2015 – November2015
o Foothill Elementary –Orem, UT
o StudentMentor
Program Aim:Combatchildhoodobesity,promotehealthyliving,andencourage the
pursuitof highereducationinthe sciencesthroughthe teachingof anatomyandbasic
nutrition.
Preparedandtaughtbasic anatomy,physiology,andhealthylifestyle practicestoasmall
groupof fifth-grade students.Eachsessionwasonce perweekfor1-2hours.
Total Hours:24
Utah State Hospital/The Church of JesusChristof Latter-day Saints
o January 2016 – July 2016
o Family HomeEvening Coordinator
My role wasto planweeklyactivitiesforpsychiatricpatients desiringtoparticipate.The
lessonswere designedtobe upliftingandandinspirationalforthe patients,andalso
includedsome funactivities.
Total Hours:46
Anatomy Academy
o January2016 – March 2016
o SpectrumAcademy – PleasantGrove,UT
o ProgramCoordinator
Trainedstudentmentorsonproperteachingtechniquesandgave suggestionsonhow
to besthelpthe studentsatSpectrum, a school specializingin helpingautisticstudents.
Coordinatedanddirectedeachlesson,alongwithlogisticsof travel,supplies,etc.
Plannedandcarriedouta classactivitywithall of the studentsonce the mentors
finishedteachingaplannedlesson.
Total Hours:27
Total VolunteerHours: 663
3. Awards and Achievements
MCAT Cumulative Score of 511 (86th
percentile) –June 18, 2016
o Chemical and PhysicalFoundationsof BiologicalSystems:127 (79th
percentile)
o Critical Analysisand Reasoning Skills:127 (83rd
percentile)
o Biological and Biochemical Foundationsof Living Systems:127 (78th
percentile)
o Psychological,Social,and BiologicalFoundationsof Behavior:130 (97th
percentile)
Eagle Scout Award
Ragnar Trail RelayinZion – 1st
Place Men’sTeam2014
DeseretNewsMarathonRunner 2012
Certifications
FirstAidCertifiedthroughthe EmergencyCare &SafetyInstitute asof April 2015.
o OfficiallycertifiedinAdvancedFirstAid;AED;andAdult,Child, andInfantCPR.
BLS for Healthcare ProviderCertified –August20, 2016