Miah Nakamura
Los Angeles
Summary
Driven biology student with a passion for family medicine and a commitment to patient care. Inspired by a case study in anatomy, dedicated to understanding complex health issues and their prevention. Recent shadowing experience in a fast-paced urgent care environment reinforced the importance of empathetic communication and teamwork in healthcare. Excited to engage fully at UCLA, leveraging education to support future patients and communities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Starbucks
01.2024 - Current
- Being a Starbucks barista was so rewarding, that what started out as a temporary summer job in 2024 turned into a year-round adventure working 12 to 15 hours a week. I work in a fast-paced, customer focused environment making complicated drinks, cleaning equipment and restocking shelves, all while building relationships with coworkers and customers, gaining valuable skills and work ethics.
After School Enrichment Program Leader
Hawaii Baptist Academy Elementary School
06.2026 - 09.2026
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum activities for diverse elementary students.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance instructional strategies and student learning outcomes.
- Mentored teaching staff on best practices in classroom management and lesson delivery.
- Organized school events fostering community involvement and student participation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiological Sciences
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2030
Skills
- Espresso machine operation
- Customer engagement
- Opening and closing duties
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Drink preparation
- Decision-making
- Sanitation practices
- Active listener
- Beverage preparation
- Cleanliness
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLASTIC HONORS
Biology Achievement Award – 2022-2023, 1 of 5 students nominated by the Freshman Biology department, Chemistry High Achievement Award – 2023-2024, 1 f 5 students nominated by the Sophomore Chemistry department, AP Biology High Achievement Award – 2024-2025, 1 of 3 students nominated by the Junior AP Biology department, President’s Honor Roll Certificate – 14 consecutive quarters – 2022 to 2025, Awarded quarterly to students who achieve academic excellence by earning a perfect 4.0 GPA with no grades below an A., Parent Teacher Fellowship Service Award – 2023-2024, 1 of 2 students nominated by the Parent Teacher Fellowship who show dedication to serving the school community., Parent Teacher Fellowship High Achievement Award – 2023. 2024, 2025, For recognition to students who maintains all A’s in every class and every quarter since freshman year., Japanese National Honor Society Certificate – 2024, Nominated by a teacher for outstanding achievement in Japanese language studies., National Honor Society Certificate – 2024, Awarded for demonstrating excellence in scholarship, leadership, service and character while maintaining a perfect GPA.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITES AND ORGANIZATINS
- NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
- University Avenue Baptist Church – 2023
- Remove and re-paint walls and railings to the outside of the church.
- Kualoa Ranch Molii Pond – 2023, 2024
- Clear debris and re-stack rocks around the pond.
- Hawaii Food Bank – 2024
- As co-chair for the NHS Hope for Homeless committee, we volunteered at Hawaii Food Bank’s Food 4 Keiki program, helping pack and distribute nutritious meals to children facing food insecurity.
- Hui
- Ko’olaupoko’s Kaha Garden – 2024
- Help remove evasive plants and clear pathways.
- Hakuhia Pilina – 2024, 2025
- Remove debris from pond and surrounding area.
- INTERACT CLUB
- Honolulu Marathon – 2022
- Pass out water to runners at mile marker 20.
- Lahaina Fire Wildfire Backpack Project – 2023
- As project manager, we helped fill over 1,000 backpacks with school supplies for the Lahaina children affected by the wildfires. Each backpack included notes of encouragement written by students sharing hope and love with the keiki of Maui.
- ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
- Genki Ala Wai Project – 2023
- The Ala Wai Canal has long collected sludge and pollutants, creating a toxic environment. Bioremediation using genki balls containing effective microorganisms absorbs the sludge and reduces odors which helps restore the canal’s bionetwork. Over two years, we made hundreds of genki balls and threw them into the Ala Wai with the hope of bringing balance back to the canal.
- Papahana Kuaola Community Workday – 2025, 2026
- Planting and harvesting kalo, clearing invasive plants, and restoring the irrigation systems.
UNIVERSITY DECISIONS
- SUMMARY OF MY UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS DECISIONS
- Oregon State University – Admitted 11/13/2025
- Point Loma Nazarene University – Admitted 11/19/2025
- San Diego State University – Admitted 12/19/2025
- University of California Berkeley – Waitlisted 3/26/2026
- University of California Los Angeles – Admitted 3/20/2026
- University of California San Diego – Admitted 3/20/2026
- University of Hawaii – Admitted 10/23/2025
- University of Oregon – Admitted 12/22/2025
- University of Washington – Waitlisted 3/3/2026
Timeline
After School Enrichment Program Leader
Hawaii Baptist Academy Elementary School
06.2026 - 09.2026
Barista
Starbucks
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physiological Sciences
University of California, Los Angeles