Mateo Bordona
Lower Earley,Reading
Summary
I am a punctual and studious year 13 student with a passion for oncology, and the innovation of new drugs to aid treatment to those who suffer from diseases in this area.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
A-Level Biology
Piggott school
2024.09 - 2026.02
- I have learnt about the principles of DNA profiling and Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, DNA sequencing, Genomics, Pharmacogenetics, DNA probes, Genetic screening and the principles and techniques of Genetic Engineering. I have also accumulated a lot of lab experience through this course.
Work Experience
Experian
2025.05 - 2025.05
- I attended a three-day work experience program in which I shadowed a variety of different roles within Experian, including HR, CX, Communications, Support Engineering, Finance, Analytics, Procurement, Security, Product Strategy, Sales, GenAI and Crisis Management.
- Through CX I successfully learnt the importance of customer satisfaction within a business, and how culture can radically alter the pathways required to achieve this.
- Within Analytics, I was shown how data is managed and deciphered. Through this I can assess results of experiments and filter through them in ways that are concise to interpret the adequate information resulting from them.
Regular Volunteer
Twyford District Youth Club
2024.10 - 2026.02
- I help new students going into Year 7 to feel comfortable and make friends, I also manage and plan activities for students from Year 7-13, working efficiently and effectively with other volunteers.
- I have helped in leading several community events in which I have successfully advertised and raised money for the funding of new equipment.
- I have run many sessions in which I have needed to lead and manage large groups of people in an effective manner.
- I have been able to connect and provide emotional support to students from a wide range of ages.
Education
GCSEs -
The Piggott School, Wargrave
Skills
- Laboratory Skills
- Spanish C-2
- Intermediate in Python
- School Prefect
Certification
- TEFL
- BEBRAS Computational Thinking Challenge: Merit
Interests
- Karate, through my 6 years at karate I have learnt the importance of both discipline and commitment.
- Scouts, I was promoted to Patrol Leader within this role I was taught how to successfully connect with and lead others.
- Politics, through my interest in politics I have seen the importance of communication and cooperation with others, I have also learnt how teamwork is essential.
Characteristics
- Entrepreneurship, with my grade 9 in Business GCSE I have developed ways to be both innovative and business conscious.
- Friendly, I enjoy working with others and get along easily with other people.
- Inquisitive, I enjoy finding different ways to achieve a goal.
Timeline
Work Experience
Experian
2025.05 - 2025.05
Regular Volunteer
Twyford District Youth Club
2024.10 - 2026.02
A-Level Biology
Piggott school
2024.09 - 2026.02
GCSEs -
The Piggott School, Wargrave