Sophia Cai

Education

Cuny Hunter College | BA in Computer Science | GPA: 4.0 August 2022 - Present
Relevant Coursework: Matrix Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Computer Architecture, Software Analysis and Design
Clubs: WiCS - Women in Computer Science; Google Developer Student Clubs
Syracuse University | BS in Psychology | Minor in Art History | Dean's list August 2015 – May 2019
Syracuse University Madrid Center | International Institute January 2018 - May 2018
Bronx High School of Science | High School Diploma

Professional Experience

Lenox Hill Hospital - Department of Vascular Surgery | Practice Office Associate August 2019 - August 2022
• Increased the number of daily pre-authorizations obtained for inpatient and outpatient surgeries, ultrasounds, and radiology imaging for 5 physicians by utilizing online resources
• Assisted patients in scheduling procedures and high-tech imaging by coordinating with other facilities
• Supported front desk staff by helping check-in, creating appointments, collecting co-payments, and training new hires
TRAC - Treatment Research in Academix Competence Lab | Undergraduate Research Assistant September 2018 - May 2019
• Implemented writing interventions on student literacy by visiting local elementary schools weekly
• Collected and scored writing interventions by utilizing SPSS and Excel
• Attended weekly meetings with peers and supervising graduate students to plan for intervention and deadlines
All in One Kids: Daycare & Learning Center | Teacher's Assistant June 2017 - August 2017
• Supervised pre-kindergarten and elementary school students in the classroom, during recess and lunch
• Responsible for feeding children, cleaning, and supervising recess
Natural Acupuncture & Wellness | Receptionist & Administrative Assistant June 2015 – August 2015
• Managed patient check-in, filed and retrieved medical records, checked if patient’s insurances had acupuncture benefits
• Scheduled appointments and organized daily schedules utilizing excel

Achievements

PSI CHI | The International Honor Society in Psychology
Back to the basics: A comparison of writing interventions on student's literacy May 2019
Poster presented at the annual undergraduate poster session hosted by the Psychology Department at Syracuse University

Additional Information

Programming Languages Python C++ HTML CSS
Languages English Shanghainese Mandarin
Interests Cooking/Baking, Art History, Travelling, Yoga