Stavroula Antonis
Biology Graduate
Intro
Who I am & where I'm headed.
I graduated from George Mason University in December 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
During my time there, I followed a pre-health track to build a foundation in anatomy & physiology, immunology, and clinical applications. My appreciation for science and its real-world applications has driven me to pursue a career in medicine. Through hands-on experiences at Heritage Hall Leesburg and lab courses at GMU, along with university lectures, I have deepened my appreciation for the field.
My next goal is to earn a master's degree in biology or health sciences, followed by a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Ultimately, I'd like to contribute my skills as part of a collaborative healthcare team to make an impact on patient care.
Experience
What I've done & what's next.
2025 – Present
Actively seeking opportunities to contribute and expand my skills in research, healthcare, and laboratory settings.
Gained clinical experience providing care to short-term rehabilitation and long-term patients. Responsibilities included assisting with activities of daily living (dressing, personal hygiene, etc.), bedmaking, infection control, wound care, feeding, recording vitals, transfers, and restorative care.
Education
Lifelong learning.
2021 – 2024
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.82
Fairfax, VA
Completed biology and chemistry coursework on the Pre-Physician Assistant track, gaining a foundation in cell biology, genetics, microbiology, and anatomy & physiology. Completed immunology, biochemistry, medical terminology, and clinical applications of human physiology lectures and labs, in addition to required courses. Active member of the Pre-Physician Assistant Society for two years, engaging with fellow pre-PA students and gaining familiarity with the schooling and profession. Degree completed a semester early with honors recognition.
Graduated with an Advanced Studies Diploma and received education, service, and career awards. Participated in the Langley science fair, earning first place and advancing to the Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Received awards from Fisher Science, AFCEA, and in the project category. Additional science courses included AP Physics 1 & 2, AP Biology, and Anatomy. Was a member of the Medical Club, along with the English, Spanish, and National Honor Societies.
Volunteering
Giving back.
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Performing various warehouse duties, including sorting donated goods for distribution to local families, contributing to efforts to alleviate food insecurity. -
Guiding children through various science experiments at the “Experiment Bar” and Family Science Nights, while also setting up activities, restocking supplies, and maintaining a clean environment.
Awards
Professional and academic achievements.
01
Latin Honors: Magna cum laude
Graduated with a cumulative GPA within the 3.70-3.89 range at Mason.
02
Dean's List
Maintained a GPA above 3.5 at Mason, from freshman year to graduation.
03
Mason Idea Scholarship
Merit-based scholarship awarded to Virginia residents. Granted based on high school academic achievements. This was applied to tuition costs over the 3.5 years attended.
04
Certified Nursing Assistant
Enrolled in the Moon River Nursing Careers nurse aide course, a 140-hour course that involved online instruction, dementia and end-of-life care training, 32 hours of skills lab, and 48 hours of clinical training. Completed a skills assessment and passed the NNAAP exam to receive a license.
05
BLS/CPR
Completed the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program. Skills include CPR, AED use, recognizing signs of cardiac arrest, rescue breathing, understanding team roles in an emergency, and choking relief.
06
CTECS Workplace Readiness Skills Assessment
Completed a course and exam that covered "twenty-two research-based skills" concerning workplace expectations, like communication, problem-solving, and ethics.
07
Sales Writing from Rubin Education
Completed a course and passed an exam that focused on communication skills related to sales, like engaging with sales representatives, entrepreneurs, and customers.
08
Advanced Social Media Networking from Rubin Education
Completed a course and passed an exam that focused on using social media platforms to build brands and network. Skills include increasing audience engagement and strategic content design.
09
Langley High School
Excellence in Civics Education, Governor of Virginia Academic Excellence, Virginia Board of Education Scholastic Excellence, Virginia Board of Education Career and Technical Education, Early College Scholars Program 2021, Excellence in English 12 Honors, LHS Science Fair 1st place.
10
Fairfax County Regional Science and Engineering Fair
1st place in the Fisher Science award, 2nd place in the Systems Software category, and an honorable mention from AFCEA.
Skills
Expertise & abilities.
Clinical
CPR/AED, vitals, patient care (dressing, personal hygiene, bedmaking, infection control, wound care, feeding, transfers, and restorative care).
Lab & Research
PCR, pipetting, centrifugation, slide staining, light spectroscopy, electrophoresis, thin layer chromatography.
Scientific
Scientific writing/literature review, research, medical terminology.
Technical
Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), R, MATLAB.
Soft
Excellent communication skills, strong observational skills, organization, time management, attention to detail.
Languages
English (native), fluent Greek, basic Spanish comprehension.