Esther-Marie Frederika Vazquez-Monnoyeur
High School Graduate & Incoming University of Miami Student
Academic Excellence
GPA & Recognition
- • 4.4 Weighted GPA; 4.15 Unweighted GPA
- • Headmaster's List (all A's) throughout high school
- • SAT Score: 1330
AP Scores & College Credits
- • AP Precalculus: 5 (3 college credits)
- • AP Human Geography: 4 (3 college credits)
Leadership & Community Impact
Founded Scoliosis Support Group (Got Your Back Miami)
Non-profit organization in partnership with the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
- • Hosted support group meetings at Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center
- • Organized Pilates classes for Scoliosis Awareness Month with Shake-A-Leg Miami
- • Actively manages social media accounts, Instagram and website blog
- • Created successful Scoliosis Awareness Month campaign for Sunbelt Rentals (England)
- • Featured in Inspiring Stories section of Voyage MIA magazine
Volunteer at Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center
University of Miami and Jackson Health joint facility
- • Observed patient care and learned about patients' specific injuries & needs
- • Participated in discussions with surgeons about psychological effects of scoliosis
University of Michigan Scoliosis Study Participant
- • Shared personal experiences to aid study development
- • Provided insights & data for scoliosis research
School Activities & Leadership
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
Secretary - 12th Grade
- • Met with healthcare professionals to learn about various careers
- • Organized blood drives & CPR certification opportunities
Additional Clubs
- • Student Ambassadors: Toured visiting families
- • Senior Citizens: Activities with nursing home residents
- • Crochet for a Cause: Made items for children with cancer
- • Walk for Purpose: Organized cancer research fundraising
Summer Experiences & Professional Development
University of Miami Summer Scholars Program
Cancer Biology: Treatment, Management, Prevention (6 college credits)
- • Attended seminars led by experts in oncology, genetics, and biomedicine
- • Explored different careers in the medical field
Vazquez & Associates Law Firm
Multiple summers of professional experience
- • Managed filing and organization of legal documents
- • Assisted with accounting and supported admin staff
- • Developed understanding of legal processes
Immersive French Program in Switzerland
• Enhanced French language skills through cultural immersion
Passions & Personal Interests
Continuing Education
- • Coursera Certificate: Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism (KAIST)
Culinary & Nutrition Passion
- • Develop personal recipes by researching nutritional values
- • Experiment with cooking techniques to maximize nutrients and taste
Cultural Research & Sailing
- • Heritage Research: Studied Basque heritage for cultural understanding
- • Sailing: Active sailor at Key Biscayne Yacht Club
- - Navigate sailboats using knowledge of wind & currents
- - Participate in races & regattas